International Nursing as a Strategic Advantage: Building Your Clinical Experience & Leadership Bench

18/11/2025 14 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Healthcare Workforce Unplugged, weexplore how international direct hire nursing is helping hospitals stabilize their teams and strengthen their leadership pipeline. With workforce shortages impacting both patient care and leadership development, many CNOs are searchingfor sustainable solutions, not temporary fixes.We’re joined by Laura Messineo, Chief Nursing Officer at WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions, to break down why international nursing is emerging as a long-term strategic advantage for healthcare organizations.Learn how stabilizing frontline staffing creates“breathing room” for leadership growth and clinical excellence.    Understand what makes international direct hiredifferent from contract staffing.Hear how internationally experienced nursescontribute to stronger teams, mentorship, and future leadership roles.Explore the transition-to-practice and culturalintegration support that ensures long-term success.We also discuss common misconceptions around international direct hire and what leaders should consider when adding it to their workforce strategy.If you’re looking to strengthen your clinical team todaywhile building your leadership bench for tomorrow, this episode is for you.Tune in now, and visit healthstaff.org and medicalsolutions.com to learn more.

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