Lalit Pattanaik is the founder of Global Nurse Force, an ethical international recruitment agency established in 2000. Inspired by compassionate caregiving he witnessed in the US and backed by his expertise as a US-licensed immigration attorney, he designed fair, compliant recruitment and visa workflows. In 2003, he pioneered a zero-cost recruitment model aligned with WHO and ICN guidelines. His team provides training, relocation, and mentoring, placing thousands of nurses globally. Global Nurse Force is listed by NHS Employers, approved under HealthTrust Europe Framework, and frequently featured on Becker’s Healthcare Podcast.