CGFNS International, Inc.

Sinead Carbery with AMN Healthcare was one of the inaugural winners of the Outstanding International Recruiter award from The DAISY Foundation and CGFNS last year. “As an international nurse recruiter for the greater part of 30 years, I shared the honor with the countless international nurses who have brought their dedication, compassion, and nursing excellence to the United States,” says Sinead. “It acknowledges the tireless efforts of those nurses who go above and beyond in their day-to-day work, often without recognition." If you know an international healthcare recruiter who is deserving of this honor and recognition, NOMINATE TODAY. NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW (12/20). Link to nomination page in Comments. #nurse #nursing #healthcare #nurselife #internationalnurse #nurserecruiter #nursestaffing #healthcarestaffing #healthworkforce

CGFNS International’s President & CEO Peter Preziosi, PhD, RN, CAE, is participating virtually in a session during the 19th annual meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), hosted by the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh.    The session, “Digital Health & Selfcare – Can we replace doctors in PHCs?,” taking place today, will examine how technological innovations are reshaping the dynamics of patient engagement and healthcare delivery. The session will explore the potential roles, risks, and limitations of digital health in augmenting or substituting the role of doctors at primary care, especially in the low- and middle-income countries where doctors are unwilling to go to remote areas.   

On this special bonus episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing Officer 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. Don’t miss this bonus episode available on all your favorite podcast channels. #nurse #nursing #healthworker #alliedhealth #globalworkforce #healthcare #healthIT #globalhealth

Registered nurses who want or need to validate their professional skills and experience in a rehabilitation care setting should take advantage of the study resources available for the Certified Global Nurse - Rehabilitation (CGN-R) exam.    Learn how certification helps you and the entire nursing industry by downloading the CGN-R Handbook and watching the prep videos (link in Comments).    #nurse #nursing #nurselife #podcast #healthcarepodcast #healthpodcast #nurseworkforce #globalnursing G

In case you missed it, episode 6 of Care Anywhere explores the critical issue of credential fraud in healthcare, highlighting its impact on patient safety and the rigorous measures CGFNS employs to ensure process integrity and trust in the global health workforce. Jason Wessel underscores the need for continuous diligence as fraudulent methods evolve. Watch the episode via our channel (link in Comments) or on your favorite streaming channels, like Spotify, YouTube, and Apple. #nurse #nursing #healthworker #alliedhealth #globalworkforce #healthcare #healthIT #globalhealth

Join Our Free Webinar: Integrating Global Perspectives & International Clinicians into Your Workforce Strategy 📅 Date: Thursday, December 12 🕒 Time: 1:00 pm EST Register now and secure your spot today to start building a workforce prepared for tomorrow! https://bit.ly/3Vpg4hr In this session, you'll gain actionable insights on how international nurses can strengthen your workforce by addressing staffing shortages, enhancing DEI initiatives, and preparing for future retirements. We’ll also dive into the complexities of Visa Retrogression and explore recruitment models tailored to your needs. Key Takeaways: 💡 Benefits of International Nurse Staffing – Discover how international nurses can help reduce costs, boost retention, and bring valuable experience to your team. 💡 Navigating Recruitment Models & Visa Retrogression – Learn how to adapt staffing models to meet your workforce needs and address Visa Retrogression challenges. 💡 Selecting the Right Staffing Partner – Understand how to choose a staffing provider focused on ethical recruitment, clinical integration, and cultural success. Don't miss out—register today!

Episode 6 is out. CGFNS experts Emily Tse and Jason Wessel 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. Link to the episode is in the comments. #nurse #nursing #healthworker #alliedhealth #globalworkforce #healthcare #healthIT #globalhealth

Know a nurse recruiter who deserves recognition? It’s not too late to nominate your colleague for the 2025 DAISY Award for Outstanding International Recruiter. CGFNS is proud to partner with The DAISY Foundation in acknowledging the excellent work of those who work in recruiting roles to steward international nurses and health workers toward career opportunities. Nominations are now open and will close on December 20, 2024. Link to nomination page in Comments. #nurse #nursing #healthcare #nurselife #internationalnurse #nurserecruiter #nursestaffing #healthcarestaffing #healthworkforce

Tune in to our next episode of Care Anywhere this Wednesday when host Lea Sims delves into the critical issue of credential fraud with CGFNS International, Inc. experts Emily Tse and Jason Wessel. 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. Subscribe to Care Anywhere now for episode notifications and look for it on your favorite streaming channels [YouTube, Apple, Spotify]. Link to podcast in comments. #nurse #nursing #healthworker #alliedhealth #globalworkforce #healthcare #healthIT #globalhealth

In case you missed it, Episode 5 with Sinead Carbery and Gillian Williams of AMN Healthcare is out now. Watch their inspiring stories in which 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/ep5 or on your favorite podcast platform (link in comments). #nurse #nursing #nurselife #podcast #healthcarepodcast #healthpodcast #nurseworkforce #globalnursing