Education

From the C-Suite to the Classroom: A Healthcare Leader’s Bet on the Next Generation

Healthcare isn’t short on strategy right now—it’s short on people, access, and experienced leadership where it matters most. In Texas alone, more rural hospitals have closed than in any other state over the past decade, leaving entire communities with limited access to care. At the same time, many health systems are realizing they haven’t…

The Strongest Leaders Build Belief, Model Discipline and Earn Trust

Workplace leadership is under pressure: employees are continuing to disengage, and many managers are still trying to fix a trust problem with performance tactics. Gallup reported that U.S. employee engagement fell to 31% in 2024, its lowest level in a decade, and its research has found that managers account for at least 70% of…

Unlocking CensisAI²: The Metrics That Matter for Smarter SPD Decisions

Sterile processing departments are swimming in data, from workflow automation and supply data to patient outcome and quality metrics. But the real challenge is not collecting more information; it is knowing which metrics actually improve SPD performance, technician education, OR readiness and patient safety. For Censis, a leader in surgical asset management, the focus…

From Classroom to Clinic: Pre-Clinical Talent Steps Into Healthcare’s Hard-to-Fill Roles

Healthcare systems are facing a workforce crisis that’s no longer temporary—it’s structural. Even before COVID-19, staffing shortages across nursing, technical, and administrative roles were already straining capacity; today, those gaps are wider, costlier, and directly impacting patient access. With labor shortages persisting and burnout rising, health systems are being forced to rethink not just…

The DAISY Foundation: Impacting Nurse Careers Through Recognition

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…

Career Development for Global Pediatric Nurses

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…

From Classroom to Clinic, How HerMD is Closing the Menopause Gap in Medicine

For too long, women’s healthcare has fallen short—shaped by stigma, overlooked by research, and limited by a system that often focuses only on fertility while neglecting a significant portion of a woman’s constant evolution. With women today spending 40% of their lives in postmenopause, the lack of medical training and resources dedicated to this…

Career Journeys: Preparing the Future Nursing Workforce

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…

From Online to On-Site: How Hybrid Models Are Building the Healthcare Workforce of Tomorrow

Health systems across the U.S. are staring down a stubborn talent gap—one that COVID-era lessons, hybrid training models, and employer partnerships are beginning to reshape. In Detroit, Houston and beyond, multi-billion-dollar expansions are colliding with persistent shortages, forcing new pathways into care careers. Meanwhile, loan-repayment and incumbent-worker funds are emerging as powerful levers to…

Transforming Healthcare Workforce Development: Sustainable Solutions Through Early Engagement, Access, and Leadership

Healthcare systems continue to face intense workforce challenges, with nursing at the center of concern. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 5% between 2024 and 2034—faster than the average growth across all jobs in the U.S. economy. While this growth reflects rising demand for…

The Whole Nurse: Design Thinking, Self-healing, and Transformational Belonging

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, 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…

Building Global Capacity through Health Tech Education

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…

Giving Back to Support Nursing Education

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 nursing education in meaningful, long-term ways. While known for their direct hire placements across the U.S. and Middle East, WorldWide is also…

Advancing Global Competency Frameworks for the Nursing Profession – Live from ICN

In this special episode recorded at the 2025 International Council of Nurses Congress in Helsinki, host Lea Sims sits down with Professor Sylvia Fung, President of the Hong Kong Academy of Nursing & Midwifery, and Professor Ying Zhou of Guangzhou Huashang College. Together, they discuss how the nursing profession is evolving in Asia and the…

Advancing Rehabilitative Care Through Global Practice Standards and Credentialing – Live from ICN

Broadcasting from the 2025 International Council of Nurses Congress in Helsinki, host Lea Sims welcomes two inspiring Jamaican nurses—Andrea Christie, MSc, BSN, ENLAC, RM, RN, JP, and Karlene Miller, RN—to discuss the vital but often overlooked specialty of rehabilitative nursing. With decades of combined experience in rehabilitation and midwifery, both guests offer an impassioned…

The Power of Research to Transform Specialty Nursing – Live from ICN

In this special episode recorded live from the 2025 International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress in Helsinki, host Lea Sims welcomes Dr. Oscar Noel Ocho, Director and Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies School of Nursing. With more than four decades of experience in specialty nursing and education, Dr. Ocho brings a…

Culture as a Growth Engine: How People-First Values Create Long-Term Success in a Tech-Driven Age

Companies everywhere are racing to integrate AI and automation into their operations—but what happens when technology threatens the very people who power the business? A recent Mercer study found that while executives see AI as a major driver of productivity, many admit their organizations are struggling to keep their workforce prepared for the pace of…

Demystifying the Global Health Workforce

Global nursing shortages are reshaping healthcare systems, and international leaders share what needs to happen next

Universal Health Coverage: A Catalyst for Global Change

Nursing leaders reveal how frontline healthcare workers are reshaping policy and access across continents

Solving America’s Physician Shortage Through Apprenticeship Programs, Online Training & Hands-On Experience

Alternative pathways to medical training are emerging as healthcare systems race to close a critical workforce gap before 2036

Experience Networking Excellence with Extreme Networks at Gitex

The networking infrastructure leader brings cloud-driven innovations and real-world deployment expertise to Middle Eastern enterprises seeking competitive advan

Health Career Journeys: Olivia Li

A nurse educator reflects on how working across four countries shaped her approach to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals

Raising all Boats: Building Capacity for Global Health

Investing in healthcare education abroad helps developing nations retain talented professionals while strengthening their own medical systems

Key Lessons Learned in Myopia Management

Building a myopia management practice from scratch requires patience, persistence, and a strategic approach to patient education

Education, Empathy, and Social Justice Shaping the Future of Social Work

A growing workforce of professionals is redefining how communities tackle poverty, inequality, and mental health crises

How to Fortify Healthcare Networks: Training and Collaboration on Cybersecurity Best Practices

Human-centered training and cross-team coordination emerge as the most effective defense against healthcare's mounting cyber threats

Beyond the Game: How Educators Influence Personal Growth and Healing, Insights from Former NFL Star Caleb Campbell

A former NFL linebacker reveals how mentors shaped his path from athletic success to emotional healing and self-discovery

People-First Approach Needed for Enhanced Healthcare Performance

Healthcare leaders must prioritize employee well-being and engagement to drive meaningful operational improvements and sustainable performance gains

Revolutionizing Patient Care with Health Education and Digital Access

When patients gain better understanding of their conditions, clinical outcomes and engagement rates improve dramatically across healthcare systems

It’s All Broken: The Imperative for Innovation in Nursing

A perfect storm of retirements and burnout is forcing the healthcare industry to reimagine how it supports frontline caregivers