Nurses Who Are Ready from Day One
Hospitals are under pressure to maintain staffing stability and reduce costly first-year turnover, while international nurses face the challenge of adapting quickly to a new clinical environment and culture. The Epic International Staffing Academy solves both sides of that equation: an immersive 8-week program that prepares nurses to thrive personally and professionally from the moment they arrive. Hospitals gain a reliable, fully supported workforce, and nurses gain the confidence, skills, and cultural readiness to succeed from their very first shift.
More Than Training: A Complete Pathway to Readiness
The Epic International Staffing Academy is an immersive program designed to prepare international nurses for success in U.S. hospitals. It combines classroom instruction, hands-on simulation lab practice, and hospital shadowing to build clinical competence and confidence. Beyond clinical skills, the program covers essential acculturation training, helping nurses settle into life in the U.S., from banking and housing to grocery shopping and driving. By the end, nurses emerge fully prepared both professionally and personally.
Built From Real Needs, Real Challenges, and Real Conversations
As Epic International Staffing expanded its work with international nurses and U.S. hospital partners, a clear pattern began to emerge: clinical knowledge alone wasn’t the issue. Hospitals shared that new international nurses often struggled with the everyday realities of practicing and living in the United States. And because those challenges weren’t addressed early, facilities faced disruption, extended orientations, and an average first-year turnover rate of 22% under traditional direct-hire models.
The Epic International Staffing Academy was created to break that cycle. And it didn’t start as a grand plan. It evolved organically as Epic International Staffing listened to nurses’ needs and the obstacles hospitals consistently flagged. Much of the gap wasn’t clinical at all. Nurses needed deeper cultural readiness, stronger familiarity with U.S. equipment and workflows, and support navigating life skills that would directly affect their performance.
For example, many incoming nurses had never driven a car, making reliable transportation a major hurdle on day one. Facilities struggled to coordinate daily pick-up and drop-off. The Epic International Staffing Academy built driving lessons and transportation preparation into the core of the program to remove that barrier entirely.
The same learning-led evolution shaped other components. When a client noted that certain nurses lacked computer proficiency, the Epic International Staffing Academy incorporated technology and keyboard training to meet that need.
Today, those continuous improvements translate into results: through Epic International Staffing’s employer-of-record model and ongoing support, 98% of Epic International Staffing Academy clinicians complete their first year, giving hospitals the stability, readiness, and confidence they’ve been searching for.
A Closer Look: The 8-Week Epic International Staffing Academy Journey
The Epic International Staffing Academy program begins the moment nurses arrive. The first weeks focus on helping them adjust to life in the U.S. They recover from jet lag, set up bank accounts, secure apartments, and even navigate grocery stores and local transportation. These practical experiences give nurses independence and confidence, so they can focus on what really matters: patient care.
As nurses settle in, they dive into classroom instruction, mastering anatomy, physiology, and nursing assessments according to U.S. standards. They learn how nursing practice differs from their home countries, building a strong foundation for clinical excellence.
Next comes the simulation lab, where classroom learning comes to life. Nurses practice heart and lung assessments, patient monitoring, and emergency procedures using high-fidelity mannequins. Every skill is reinforced through hands-on training, ensuring nurses are prepared for the real-world challenges of a U.S. hospital.
Finally, nurses transition into hospital shadowing through Epic International Staffing’s partnership with a local hospital in Brentwood. They observe and support experienced nurses, learning to operate equipment, document in electronic medical records, and communicate effectively with physicians and patients. This immersive experience ties together every aspect of training, leaving nurses confident and fully ready to step into their roles.
Support That Continues Long After Graduation
The Epic International Staffing Academy is just the beginning. Once nurses complete the program and begin their assignments, Epic International Staffing remains deeply involved in their success. As their employer of record, Epic International Staffing provides ongoing coaching, cultural support, and problem-solving throughout the three-year contract. Nurses know they’re never alone. With Epic International Staffing, international nurses have a support system they can return to whenever they need it. Whether they’re navigating a challenging shift, adjusting to life changes, or simply needing reassurance, they have a home base with Epic International Staffing.
At the same time, Epic International Staffing serves as a dedicated partner to every client. The Epic International Staffing team remains in close communication with facilities to ensure nurses are performing well, adjusting appropriately, and meeting unit expectations. If any concerns arise, Epic International Staffing steps in early to support both sides. And if a placement isn’t the right match, Epic International Staffing collaborates with the hospital to resolve the situation and, whenever possible, identify a replacement quickly.
This continued support creates something rare in the industry: nurses who feel grounded, confident, and backed by a team they trust, and hospitals that know they have a reliable partner invested in long-term stability.
How the Epic International Staffing Academy Transforms Care
The Epic International Staffing Academy sets a new standard for preparing international nurses and supporting U.S. hospitals. By combining rigorous clinical training, cultural readiness, and ongoing support, the program ensures nurses arrive confident, capable, and ready to contribute from day one. Hospitals gain continuity, stability, and a workforce they can rely on, while nurses feel supported, empowered, and at home with Epic International Staffing. Together, the Epic International Staffing Academy creates a foundation for long-term success for nurses, facilities, and the patients they serve.