Upcoming Webinar: Common Credentialing Challenges for Internationally Educated Nurses and Strategies for Successful Navigation (October 27, 2026)

Tue, 27 Oct 2026 05:00:00 GMT

UPCOMING SIENNA EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY

SIENNA invites internationally educated nurses, nurse educators, mentors, workforce professionals, and advocates to join this live, moderator-led panel discussion addressing common credentialing and documentation challenges faced by IENs pursuing U.S. nursing licensure, employment, or further education.

Topic: Common Credentialing Challenges for Internationally Educated Nurses and Strategies for Successful Navigation

Date: October 27, 2026

Time: 6:00–7:00 PM EDT

Platform: Live via Zoom

Earn 1.0 Contact Hour

Moderator:

• Olivia Li, EdD, MSN, RN

Chair, Membership Committee, SIENNA

Panelists:

• Erica Fuller, MHA, CSSGB — Director of Regulatory and Workforce Services, Educational Credential Evaluators® (ECE)

• Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC — Chief Nurse Executive, International Education Evaluations (IEE), LLC

• Mukul Bakhshi, Esq. — Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, The Evaluation Company (TEC)

Participants will gain practical insights into verifying credentialing requirements, preparing documentation, addressing deficiencies, avoiding common mistakes, and navigating communication with credential-evaluation organizations, boards of nursing, educational institutions, employers, and other stakeholders.

Join us for an informative discussion designed to support internationally educated nurses in navigating credentialing requirements with greater clarity and confidence.

Sponsored by: SIENNA Research and Publication Committee and Membership Committee

The Society of Internationally Educated Nurses and Nursing Allies is an approved provider of continuing education by the Alabama Board of Nursing, ABN Provider Number 1590 (valid through 2029). This educational activity is approved for one (1) contact hour. Learners must complete the full activity and the required evaluation to receive contact hour credit; partial credit is not awarded.

2nd IEN Global Conference and Policy Congress (November 20, 2026)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the 2nd Internationally Educated Nurses Global Conference and Policy Congress

Toronto, Canada

North York Public Library

November 20-22, 2026

Please register at https://www.siennanursingsociety.org/2ndiengc

The 2nd IEN Global Conference and Policy Congress, hosted by the Society of Internationally Educated Nurses and Nursing Allies (SIENNA), will bring together IENs, clinicians, educators, innovators, and friends of IENs from around the world.

This convention is more than a gathering; it is a platform to elevate the voices, leadership, and contributions of internationally educated nurses across health systems globally.

Limited seats available!

Society of Internationally Educated Nurses and Nursing Allies (SIENNA) upcoming events

Upcoming Webinar: Common Credentialing Challenges for Internationally Educated Nurses and Strategies for Successful Navigation (October 27, 2026)

2nd IEN Global Conference and Policy Congress (November 20, 2026)