~6–12 months
Qualification & language
Intensive language training to B2 level and professional qualification in the country of origin. We pre-train candidates at our own expense. Interviews can be conducted at B1/B2 German level.
International nursing professionals.Fully integrated.Placed to stay.
Comprehensive support – from a single source
Comprehensive support – from needs analysis, recruitment, language training and professional recognition in the source countries through to visa, entry and sustainable integration into your facility in Germany. One value chain, one point of contact, one consistent quality standard.
1.100+
Professionals
900+
Apprentices
98%
Success rate
96+
Clients
A look behind the scenes
Founder-direct. No call centre.
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Partner countries
End-to-end in 9 months
Recruitment, recognition & integration from a single source
“Motivated staff doesn't happen by chance”
Jan Hartmann, Hartmann Medical
From interview to launch in Germany in 6-8 months
From pre-selection to recognition: all from one source
Hartmann Medical · Düsseldorf
Trusted by leading partners and institutions
The healthcare workforce shortage demands a new approach
By 2030 Germany will be short of roughly 500,000 registered nurses
Source: Bertelsmann Stiftung, Pflegereport (as of 2022)Demographic change and rising demand for nursing care are putting German healthcare facilities under some of the greatest pressure they have ever faced. The consequences are already visible today.
Overload on existing teams
The nurses who remain work at their limit. Burnout and sick leave are rising sharply. A vicious circle that worsens the shortage further.
Ward and bed closures
Without enough staff, facilities must cut capacity. Beds go unused and entire wards close — compounded by the PPR 2.0 nurse-to-patient ratio, which creates additional staffing demand.
Rising turnover
Dissatisfaction grows. Qualified professionals move into other industries or abroad. Turnover is hitting record levels.
Falling care quality
Fewer staff means less time per patient. The quality of care suffers, with direct consequences for patients and residents.
International recruitment is the answer
Qualified nurses from abroad can close the gap, provided recruitment, language training, professional recognition and integration are handled professionally, end-to-end. That is exactly what we do.
Discover our services
Our own nursing school: IAG Academy
Our own AZAV-Certified Training Academy in Düsseldorf
The IAG is not a partner academy. It is our own AZAV-certified educational institution in Düsseldorf. Kenntnisprüfung preparation with monthly course starts, adaptation programmes, ATA and MTR preparation, plus a new AZAV-funded nursing apprenticeship (programme start 11/2026, apprenticeship start 04/2027). In several federal states the IAG is recognised as a state-comparable institution and can administer the Kenntnisprüfung itself.
- AZAV-certified: fully refinanceable
- Kenntnisprüfung preparation: monthly course starts
- Recognised as a state-comparable institution in several federal states: internal Kenntnisprüfung
- ATA, MTR and nursing recognition under one roof
Benefits for your facility
Your benefit as a facility
Why 95 healthcare facilities choose Hartmann Medical as their partner for international healthcare professionals.
Predictability
Reliable, transparent workforce planning
Our structured four-phase process tells you exactly when new nursing professionals will be available. Clear timelines, regular status reports and transparent communication make reliable workforce planning possible.
Relief
We handle bureaucracy, recognition and process overhead
We run the full recruitment and integration process: from candidate sourcing through language training to professional recognition and visa applications. Your team can focus on what matters most: care.
Quality
Linguistically and professionally trained, values-driven professionals
Our professionals go through intensive preparation: language courses up to B2 level, technical language training, intercultural competence and exam preparation. They arrive linguistically well-prepared and motivated.
Sustainability
Long-term integration and low attrition
Thanks to our continuous mentoring programme, day-to-day support and cultural integration coaching, we achieve a retention rate of over 95%. Investments that pay off for the long term.
What sets us apart
Where traditional agencies only recruit, we accompany the entire journey.
Feature
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End-to-end approach
Own language schools (Tunisia/Türkiye)
Own nursing school (IAG)
Recognition support
Cultural integration
Long-term mentoring
98% success rate
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Own language schools (Tunisia/Türkiye)
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Recognition support
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Cultural integration
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Long-term mentoring
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Our proven four-phase process
A structured path from recruitment to successful integration.
~4 weeks
Recruitment & Selection
Identifying and shortlisting qualified healthcare professionals from our international network.
~3–6 months
Immigration & arrival
Support with visa, work permit, professional recognition and entry into Germany.
Ongoing
Integration & support
Continuous support with professional and social integration in your facility.
Founder-led since 2019
One point of contact. Personal. Empowered to decide.
No account-manager merry-go-round, no call centre, no anonymous dispatching. With Hartmann Medical you talk directly to the founder: lean, digital, personal. That is exactly what makes us fast and decisive.
“Motivated staff doesn't happen by chance.”
- 1,100+
- professionals
- 900+
- apprentices
- 96+
- clients
- 98%
- success rate
Your answer to the staffing shortage
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