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Discussing the Void in the Nursing Community

Host David Kemp and Lea Sims, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at CGFNS International, discuss the accelerating nursing workforce crisis, in which over 100,000 registered nurses have left the profession in two years with an additional 600,000 expected to exit within the next three to four years. The conversation explores how organizations like CGFNS are working to bridge the growing gap through international recruitment and credentialing, while navigating the complexities of cross-border healthcare workforce solutions.

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Over 100,000 registered nurses have left the U.S. workforce in the past two years, with projections of 600,000 more departures in the next three to four years.

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CGFNS International plays a critical role in addressing the nursing shortage by credentialing and facilitating the integration of internationally educated healthcare professionals.

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International recruitment presents both opportunities and challenges as healthcare systems seek to fill widening workforce gaps.

In the latest episode of Highway to Health, host David Kemp looks at the concerning void in the nursing community. Joined by Lea Sims, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at CGFNS International, Inc., the conversation highlights the alarming rate at which nurses are leaving the workforce, with over 100,000 registered nurses exiting in the past two years and an anticipated 600,000 more in the next three to four years. As the healthcare industry grapples with this crisis, organizations like CGFNS become crucial in bridging the gap, even as the challenges of international recruitment and training loom.

Over 100,000 registered nurses exiting in the past two years and an anticipated 600,000 more in the next three to four years.

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With experience in coaching college basketball, supporting large healthcare systems through ICD-10, to now leading the healthcare vertical at MarketScale, David enjoys the journey. Craving knowledge is one of David's core values, and he has the opportunity to learn from some of the best as host of the Highway to Health podcast series.

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David Kemp
David Kemp

Host, Highway to Health

David Kemp is the host of Highway to Health, a MarketScale show focused on the future of healthcare. He engages with industry leaders and innovators to explore trends, challenges, and solutions shaping the healthcare landscape. His work spans topics including workforce shortages, healthcare technology, and patient care.

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Lea Sims

Chief Marketing & Communications Officer

CGFNS International

Lea Sims serves as Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at CGFNS International, Inc., an organization focused on credentialing and workforce solutions for internationally educated health professionals. She leads communications strategy as CGFNS works to address global nursing shortages through international recruitment and credential evaluation.

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