Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast

Ethical recruitment is often discussed as a workforce strategy, but in this episode of Care Anywhere, it’s explored as something much more meaningful: a commitment to protecting, empowering, and investing in the nurses who make global healthcare possible. Host Lea Sims sits down with Health Carousel’s Donita Ross, Associate Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President, and Erik Schuman, Chief Operatin...

Hospitals and healthcare systems around the world are facing an undeniable reality: safe staffing can no longer be solved simply by adding more people to an overstretched workforce. As global nursing shortages continue to rise, healthcare leaders are being forced to rethink not only how care is staffed, but how care itself is designed and delivered. In this special episode of From the Bench, host...

In this episode of Care Anywhere, host Lea Sims sits down with Katie Brown, founder and chief education officer at EnGen , to explore how English language mastery can unlock opportunity for internationally trained healthcare professionals. Together, they discuss why language proficiency is about far more than passing exams—it directly impacts patient care, workplace confidence, career mobility, an...

In this episode of Care Anywhere, host Lea Sims explores the future of digital identity and workforce mobility in healthcare with Dan Giurescu , CEO and cofounder of Credivera . Together, they examine how the healthcare industry is transitioning from outdated paper-based credentialing systems to secure, verifiable digital credentials that can transform how professionals move, work, and build trust...

In this episode of Care Anywhere, host Lea Sims explores the transformative power of storytelling in healthcare through documentary film. She is joined by acclaimed filmmaker Carolyn Jones and creative leader Lisa Frank to discuss how powerful narratives can shape perceptions, influence decision-making, and drive meaningful change across healthcare systems. Carolyn and Lisa share their experiences...

In this episode of Care Anywhere, host Lea Sims sits down with Nigerian nurse entrepreneur and advocate Obafemi Arowosegbe to discuss leadership, mentorship, and the future of nursing in Africa. While still a nursing student, Obafemi founded the Nightingale Summit, a growing conference designed to empower nursing students and early-career nurses with leadership skills, professional development opp...

Gone are the days when a hospital was simply a place where patients received care. Today’s hospitals are rapidly evolving into highly connected ecosystems powered by advanced technology, networked devices, and real-time data. The modern hospital is no longer confined to physical walls—it’s a dynamic digital environment where data flows seamlessly, AI supports clinical decisions, and care can happe...

Recognition is often described as a “nice to have” in healthcare, but on this episode of Care Anywhere, it’s framed as something far more essential. Host Lea Sims sits down with Deb Zimmermann, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN , Chief Executive Officer of The DAISY Foundation , and Bonnie Barnes, FAAN , co-founder of the organization, to explore how meaningful recognition can shape nurse careers, strengthen...

The Care Anywhere podcast is spotlighting a new global partnership designed to strengthen pediatric nursing education and recognition worldwide. In this episode, host Lea Sims sits down with leaders from TruMerit and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) to unpack a new pediatric nursing micro-credential pathway launching in 2026, and why it matters for child health, w...

The Care Anywhere podcast is taking listeners behind the scenes of global health workforce research with a brand-new series: From the Bench. In this kickoff episode, host Lea Sims talks with Dr. Lauren Herckis of TruMerit about how research can move from data to real-world impact — revealing how evidence, collaboration, and curiosity are driving solutions for a stronger, more connected healthcare...

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast , host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing Officer of TruMerit, welcomes Laura Messineo, Chief Nursing Officer at WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions. With more than 35 years of nursing experience and two decades pioneering virtual health, Laura shares her expertise in using telehealth to expand access, empower clinicians, and support interna...

In this bonus Career Journeys episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast , host Lea Sims , Chief Marketing Officer of TruMerit, welcomes Jose Arnold Tariga, Director of Clinical Education and Development at Insight Global Health and one of the Top 10 finalists for the prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award, selected from more than 100,000 applicants worldwide. The conv...

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcas t, host Lea Sims , Chief Marketing Officer of TruMerit, welcomes Kathryn Shaffer, EdD, RN, MSN, CNE, CCFP , Director of Innovation at Thomas Jefferson University’s College of Nursing. Kathryn brings a distinctive perspective on reimagining nursing education and practice through a holistic, self-healing lens. The conversation expl...

In this special episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast , host Lea Sims welcomes two passionate advocates for ethical nurse recruitment: Jocelyn Musni , Chief Clinical Officer at Alere Care Solutions and 2025 recipient of the Daisy Award for Ethical Nurse Recruitment, and Coleen Santa Anna , Managing Owner and CEO of Alere. Together, they shine a light on the pressing need to...

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims welcomes Geoffrey M. Roche , SVP of Healthcare Solutions at Risepoint and a lifelong advocate for healthcare workforce development. With a career shaped by his mother’s journey as a nurse, Geoff shares how personal inspiration, industry insight, and bold leadership are reshaping how we prepare the next generation...

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims welcomes Syl Trepanier, DNP, RN , Chief Nursing Officer for Providence Health and member of the TruMerit Board of Trustees. With responsibility for representing more than 36,000 nurses across a multi-state health system, Syl shares his personal journey from caregiving as a child to becoming a national nursing voic...

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast , host Lea Sims welcomes Pandora Hardtman , an internationally recognized nurse midwife and global health leader. Pandora reflects on her personal journey from the Caribbean to serving as Chief Nursing and Midwifery Officer at Jhpiego and now as a midwifery consultant with the United Nations Population Fund. With a passion for n...

In this episode of Care Anywhere , host Lea Sims sits down with Louis Brownstone , President of WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions , to explore how one of the largest global staffing organizations is giving back to healthcare workers in meaningful, long-term ways. While known for their direct hire placements across the U.S. and Middle East, WorldWide is also investing in workforce development at the...

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast , host Lea Sims , Chief Marketing Officer of TruMerit., welcomes Earl Dalton, MHA, MSL, BSN, NEA-BC , Chief Clinical Officer & VP of Clinical Services at Health Carousel, for a powerful conversation on building a more ethical, sustainable future for global healthcare staffing. Earl shares his personal journey from a small fi...

In the latest episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast , host Lea Sims , Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at TruMerit (formerly CGFNS International, Inc.), is joined by Jim Campbell , Director of Health Workforce at the World Health Organization (WHO), and Peter Preziosi , President & CEO of TruMerit. Together, they explore pressing global nursing workforce cha...

On this special Career Journeys episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast , host Lea Sims sits down with Shailadi Gupta , CEO and Founder of Kindshell Healthcare. A nurse and holistic wellness coach, Shailadi shares her inspiring journey from India to Canada and how her experiences shaped her mission to support other Indian nurses in achieving global career success. Born into a...

In this special episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing Officer and Host at CGFNS International, dives deep into the critical role of English language proficiency in global healthcare workforce mobility. Joined by guest Spiros Papageorgiou, Principal Measurement Scientist at ETS, the discussion unpacks how language proficiency benchmarks are se...

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 bedsid...

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 rehabilit...

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...