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In a recent episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at CGFNS International Inc., welcomed Dr. Pam Cipriano, President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), to discuss the transformative impact of nursing on global health. With over 45 years of nursing experience, Dr. Cipriano shared her journey from a bedside nurse to a global leader, highlighting the crucial role of ICN in advocating for the world’s 28 million nurses.
Dr. Cipriano outlined ICN’s dual mission: elevating the nursing profession and addressing global health challenges through policy, leadership development, and disaster response. She emphasized the importance of workforce investment, a theme central to ICN’s recent advocacy at the UN General Assembly. Discussions included global issues like antimicrobial resistance, climate change, and the Pact for the Future, a UN initiative to tackle global crises collaboratively.
A significant portion of the conversation focused on nursing education and workforce development. Dr. Cipriano highlighted the shift toward competency-based education and the growing role of advanced practice nurses in addressing healthcare gaps, particularly in primary care. She also emphasized the importance of attracting diverse talent to the nursing profession, including men and second-career professionals.
Dr. Cipriano’s inspiring message underscored the indispensable role of nurses in delivering health for all, urging governments, health systems, and organizations to invest in nursing as a cornerstone of sustainable healthcare systems. Her closing words resonated deeply: “We cannot afford to operate our health systems without nurses. We would collapse.”
Tune in to the full episode at cgfns.org/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform to hear this inspiring discussion.
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In a groundbreaking move, CGFNS International has launched the first-ever global specialty credential for rehabilitation nurses, the Certified Global Nurse Rehabilitation (CGNR) exam. This credential marks a pivotal step toward addressing the critical need for globally standardized competencies in rehabilitation care. The development of this certification was a multi-year effort, uniting rehabilitation specialists from diverse regions to establish the foundational skills and competencies required for a global standard in rehabilitation nursing.
In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims is joined by key contributors to this initiative: Vanessa Gurie, Prinola Gurie, and Julia To Dutka. Vanessa and Prinola, both seasoned physiotherapists with extensive careers in rehabilitation and occupational health, bring invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the field. Julia, Chief of the Global Health Workforce Development Institute at CGFNS, has been instrumental in convening experts worldwide to develop this credential.
The conversation explores the pressing global need for rehabilitation professionals, the barriers to workforce mobility, and the immense potential of global certifications to create standardized pathways for health workers. Challenges such as regulatory barriers, workforce shortages, and evolving care models are addressed alongside the opportunities provided by digital innovations and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Julia emphasizes the importance of identifying essential competencies that ensure patient safety across diverse healthcare settings, while Vanessa and Prinola highlight the transformative impact of such credentials on career mobility and healthcare delivery. The episode celebrates the collaborative spirit and foresight driving this initiative and underscores its potential to elevate the global standard of rehabilitation care.
With plans to expand credential offerings for health workers in 2025, this initiative is poised to make a significant impact on global health systems. Stay tuned for more insights into the future of workforce development in healthcare.
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On this special bonus episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing Officer & Host at CGFNS International, Inc., sits down with Dr. Olivia Wei Li, RN, MSN, EdD, an International Nursing Educator and Consultant whose remarkable career spans continents and decades. With over 27 years of experience, Dr. Li shares her inspiring journey from China to the United Kingdom, Canada, and finally the United States, where she now thrives as a nurse educator and mentor to aspiring health professionals.
This bonus episode, titled Health Career Journeys, shines a spotlight on the personal and professional pathways of health workers worldwide, offering an intimate look at the challenges and triumphs they face along the way. As part of an ongoing series, future bonus episodes will feature similarly inspiring profiles, showcasing stories of resilience, ambition, and global impact from health professionals who are shaping the future of healthcare.
Olivia’s story begins in her kindergarten classroom, where a childhood dream of being a "guardian angel" planted the seeds of her career in healthcare. Encouraged by her parents, she pursued nursing at China Medical University, building a strong foundation in knowledge and skills. However, witnessing human suffering as an ICU nurse inspired her to further her education, leading her to the University of Wales in the UK for a master’s degree in nursing.
The transition to a new culture and language was challenging. Olivia recalls learning English one sentence at a time, a process that demanded vulnerability and perseverance. Her time in the UK not only enhanced her critical thinking and research skills but also broadened her perspective on global nursing.
After completing her master’s, Olivia faced a 12-year wait to immigrate to the U.S. due to hiring freezes and visa limitations. Despite the delay, her determination never faltered. When the opportunity arose, she moved to California and began her career as a nursing educator.
Now based in Hawaii, Dr. Li empowers the next generation of nurses through teaching, mentorship, and entrepreneurial initiatives supporting internationally educated nurses. Her dedication to helping others achieve their goals reflects her lifelong commitment to making a difference locally and globally.
Dr. Li’s advice to aspiring nurses and health workers is profound: dream big, stay determined, and take actionable steps toward your goals. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, education, and the boundless opportunities available to those willing to embrace career mobility.
To hear Dr. Li’s full story and gain insights into her extraordinary journey, tune in to this inspiring bonus episode of Care Anywhere.
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In the latest episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims delves into the critical issue of credential fraud with CGFNS experts Emily Tse and Jason Wessel. Credential fraud, defined as intentional deception to falsely claim qualifications, poses a significant threat to healthcare systems and patient safety. The discussion highlights the motivations behind fraud, including career advancement shortcuts and the desire to bypass proper training, emphasizing the downstream impact on patient care and trust in the global health workforce.
Emily and Jason share insights into the challenges of fraud detection and prevention. They emphasize the importance of understanding legitimate credentials, verifying primary sources, and leveraging tools like CGFNS's Credential Transfer Portal to ensure data integrity. Diploma mills and accreditation mills also emerge as growing concerns, creating additional layers of fraud and confusion. The guests stress the need for vigilance and caution when evaluating institutions and credentials, noting the potential legal and reputational risks associated with fraudulent documents.
The role of technology in fraud prevention is a key focus. While digitization has streamlined credential access, it has also introduced new opportunities for falsification. Emily highlights how CGFNS employs secure portals and rigorous verification processes to combat fraud, while Jason underscores the need for continuous diligence as fraudulent methods evolve.
Lea concludes by emphasizing that credential fraud has a direct impact on patient safety, making vigilance in credential verification essential. Ensuring healthcare workers are properly trained and qualified safeguards not only the workforce but also the quality of care delivered to patients worldwide. This episode underscores the importance of rigorous standards, collaboration, and technology in building trust and integrity across the global healthcare system.
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On the latest episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims sits down with Sinead Carbery, President of International Staffing Solutions, and Gillian Williams, MSN, BS, RN, Senior Director of Clinical Operations, both from AMN Healthcare. The episode delves into the complexities of global career mobility for healthcare professionals, with Sinead and Gillian sharing their personal experiences as internationally educated nurses who transitioned to the U.S. in search of opportunity.
Sinead, originally from Ireland, and Gillian, from Trinidad, describe the challenges they faced when moving their careers across borders. For Sinead, the journey was an adventure shaped by economic challenges in Ireland and the steep learning curve of adapting to new clinical practices in the U.S. Gillian’s migration was driven by a lack of career mobility in Trinidad, where advancement opportunities were rare. Both emphasized the importance of adaptability, self-care, and building support networks to thrive in a new healthcare system.
Now leaders in international recruitment, Sinead and Gillian are passionate about helping others navigate similar journeys. Sinead, a CGFNS Daisy Award honoree for Ethical Recruitment, shared how AMN Healthcare prioritizes transparency and fairness, ensuring clinicians are supported both professionally and personally. She highlighted that ethical recruitment goes beyond job placement, extending to helping healthcare workers and their families adjust to life in a new country.
Reflecting on the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, Sinead and Gillian noted the increasing importance of technology, such as telehealth and AI, and the need for a growth mindset among clinicians. They emphasized that global career mobility is often about more than economics—it’s about creating better opportunities for families and advancing professional aspirations.
Tune in to the full episode at cgfns.org/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform to hear this inspiring discussion.
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In the latest episode of Care Anywhere, host Lea Sims sits down with Howard Catton, CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), to discuss the state of the global nursing workforce. As a respected figure in global nursing, Howard shares insights from ICN’s recent findings, addressing a projected global shortage of 13 million nurses by 2030. This shortage, compounded by factors like the aging workforce, pandemic-driven burnout, and policy delays, underscores the urgent need for sustainable workforce solutions.
Howard highlights ICN's work on the Sustain and Retain and Recover to Rebuild initiatives, which emphasize workforce investment, better working conditions, and policy reforms aimed at retention and professional development. He discusses the “COVID effect”—the exacerbated burnout and early retirement many nurses face—and emphasizes how ICN's advocacy supports the creation of “decent work” conditions globally, essential for retention and future workforce growth.
Lea and Howard also explore ICN’s advocacy efforts to make nursing roles integral to universal health coverage and advanced practice. Howard underscores the economic value of investing in nursing, which benefits patient outcomes, public health, and broader economic growth. He calls for international collaboration to push governments towards sustainable healthcare workforce policies, reflecting on successes, such as the recent enactment of a Nursing Act in South Korea, which serves as a model of effective healthcare policy reform.
This episode sheds light on ICN's comprehensive strategy to elevate nursing worldwide and the critical steps needed to secure a resilient, skilled workforce capable of meeting future global health challenges.
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In the latest episode of Care Anywhere, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at CGFNS International, Inc., engages in a powerful discussion with Mary Sebert, Director of Global Nursing at Massachusetts General Hospital's Center for Global Health. The episode dives deep into the challenges and opportunities facing the global health workforce, particularly focusing on how capacity building and education are essential in addressing workforce shortages and empowering health professionals to remain in their home countries while advancing their careers.
Lea kicks off the episode by explaining CGFNS's mission to foster career mobility for health workers worldwide, noting that the podcast's goal is to address what’s needed to equip the future global health workforce. Mary, who has had an extensive 39-year career in nursing, shares how her work with Mass General's Center for Global Health has brought her around the world, empowering nurses through education programs, fellowships, and leadership development initiatives.
Mary's journey is a unique one. At the age of 40, mid-career, she joined the Peace Corps, which sparked her passion for global health work. This experience of cultural humility shaped her approach to capacity building and her commitment to fostering education in underserved countries. As Director of Global Nursing, she spearheads programs that equip nurses with skills and knowledge that remain with them for a lifetime, transforming local health outcomes and strengthening entire communities.
The conversation covers key programs led by the Center for Global Health, including the Global Nursing Fellowship, Nursing Leadership Program, and the Nursing Scholarship Program. Mary shares how these initiatives are designed to provide advanced training and leadership skills to nurses in countries such as Uganda and Sierra Leone. The Center's model is built around sustainability—training nurses who can, in turn, train others, creating a ripple effect that enhances healthcare systems.
One standout example Mary discusses is the Center’s Oncology Nursing Fellowship, which started in 2016. The fellowship provided training for Ugandan nurses in oncology care, and today, the program has evolved to the point where local nurses have become trainers, reducing reliance on external experts. This success story reflects the Center’s commitment to sustainability and long-term impact.
Throughout the episode, both Lea and Mary emphasize the importance of collaboration, relationships, and philanthropy in making these programs possible. Mary also reflects on the challenges of operating in resource-limited settings and the innovative solutions that have emerged from the Center's work, such as neonatal care advancements in Uganda that dramatically reduced infant mortality.
The episode closes with Mary offering advice to new nurses, encouraging them to embrace learning opportunities and recognize that their nursing careers can take them in unexpected and exciting directions. Her message is clear: whether through local impact or global outreach, nurses have the power to transform lives and contribute to the global health landscape.
To learn more about the Mass General Center for Global Health and their work, visit their website or follow the link provided in the podcast episode notes.
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In the latest episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, Lea Sims, CMO of CGFNS International, speaks with two leading figures in nursing informatics: Kathleen McGrow, CNIO at Microsoft, and Romina Elias, Healthcare CNIO at Dell Technologies. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the future of nursing and healthcare.
Kathleen and Romina share their personal journeys into nursing, both inspired by family influences. They each found a passion for helping others, which eventually led them into the field of nursing informatics, where technology and data intersect to improve patient care.
The conversation highlights key innovations shaping the industry, including Microsoft’s Copilot, which streamlines clinical workflows, and Dell’s smart patient rooms that enhance care with IoT sensors and remote monitoring. Both guests emphasize the growing importance of AI, particularly ambient voice technology, in reducing the administrative burden on nurses by allowing real-time documentation through speech.
They also discuss the need for nurses to be involved in tech development and decision-making. The next generation of nurses, being digital natives, will expect frictionless technology that integrates seamlessly into their workflows. This will drive healthcare organizations to innovate faster.
Kathleen and Romina agree that nursing offers diverse career opportunities, with technology playing an increasingly important role. They encourage new nurses to embrace technology as a tool to enhance patient care and career growth.
Be sure to tune in to Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast for more insightful discussions on the future of healthcare and the vital role of health workers around the world.
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In the inaugural episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, CMO of CGFNS International, Inc., introduces the organization’s mission to address global healthcare workforce challenges. Joining the discussion are Dr. Peter Preziosi, President and CEO of CGFNS International, Inc., and Julia To Dutka, Chief of the CGFNS Global Health Workforce Development Institute, who explore the evolving landscape of healthcare, workforce shortages, and the need for innovation in credentialing and workforce development.
CGFNS: A Global Leader in Workforce Solutions
Dr. Preziosi describes CGFNS as a global health workforce solutions company with a focus on career mobility, credentialing, and workforce development. "We have a real opportunity here to lift up the health workforce all around the world to better prepare them for the major challenges," he explains, highlighting CGFNS’s pivotal role in shaping the future of global healthcare.
Julia To Dutka adds that CGFNS’s strengths in assessment and certification, along with the creation of the Global Health Workforce Development Institute, position the organization to address healthcare challenges during a critical time.
Addressing Workforce Shortages and Collaboration
The conversation turns to the global workforce shortage, with Dr. Preziosi stressing that the issue is not just about numbers but about deploying healthcare workers more effectively. He notes that many countries face insufficiencies in skills and proper placement, and ministries of health and labor are looking for solutions.
Julia To Dutka emphasizes the importance of breaking down professional silos to improve collaboration. "Unless we can move in those directions, we’re not going to get anywhere," she remarks.
Global Certification for Healthcare Workers
A significant focus for CGFNS is global certification. Julia To Dutka discusses the recent launch of the global certification exam for rehabilitation nurses, which sets a new standard in validating healthcare worker skills. "We now have a model we can apply to other high-need areas," she says, underscoring the organization’s commitment to workforce development.
With a focus on career mobility, certification, and global collaboration, CGFNS is well-positioned to address the complex challenges facing healthcare today and lead future innovations.
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In this preview of the inaugural episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, CMO of CGFNS International, Inc., introduces the organization’s mission to tackle global healthcare workforce challenges. Joining her are Dr. Peter Preziosi, CEO, and Julia To Dutka, Global Assessment Strategist, as they explore critical topics such as workforce shortages, career mobility, and the need for innovation in credentialing.
A Global Leader in Workforce Solutions
CGFNS is leading the way in shaping the future of healthcare by advancing global workforce development. Dr. Preziosi discusses the organization's role in preparing the healthcare workforce to meet global challenges, while Julia To Dutka highlights the importance of collaboration and certification in breaking down silos to improve care delivery.
With the launch of the Global Health Workforce Development Institute, CGFNS is positioned to drive innovation in healthcare workforce solutions worldwide.
Watch the preview now for a glimpse into the first episode.
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The excitement that surrounds the launch of 'Care Anywhere,' a podcast by CGFNS International, Inc. can hardly be condensed into words. This new show, hosted by CMO, Lea Sims of CGFNS International, Inc., seeks to drive significant conversations around the global perimeters of healthcare. The podcast takes a keen interest in healthcare workers' growth, training, and technological empowerment. 'Care Anywhere' aims to bridge the gaps in international health standards, training, leadership development, while endeavoring to address the global shortage of health workers.
Spotlighting the Pioneers of Tomorrow
Featuring multiple personal stories, career journeys, breakthrough initiatives, and practical solutions, 'Care Anywhere' brings you closer to the leaders and organizations transforming global health systems. These inspiring narratives promise to enlighten listeners on the nuances, challenges, and potential of the global healthcare landscape.
Join the Journey
With three decades within the healthcare arena, host Lea Sims brings a wealth of knowledge and an array of experiences to the podcast, providing valuable insights to listeners. Engaging with 'Care Anywhere' transcends mere listenership; it signifies the commencement of a journey to aid and witness the transformation of the global health sector right from the comfort of your headphones.
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Every like, comment, share, and subscription forms the foundation of this global conversation. Enrich this mission to deliver quality care worldwide by engaging with the 'Care Anywhere' podcast. The infusion of your personal touch will contribute to shaping the podcast's ambitious objective. Your interaction goes a long way in fostering an international community that is collectively striving for improved global healthcare.
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Hosted by Lea Sims, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at CGFNS International, 'Care Anywhere' dares to delve into the heart of global health workforce issues. From the rise in workforce shortages to the evolving skill sets required, this podcast calls for an open dialogue with global thought leaders.
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Crucial discussions with regulators, nurses, tech innovators and allied health professionals will offer you an insider's perspective into our changing healthcare landscape. Gain valuable insights and learn about strategies to address the global health sector's biggest challenges.
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