Workforce Planning
Why International Medical Laboratory Scientists Are a Long-Term Workforce Solution: Not a Stopgap
In healthcare, Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) are the unsung heroes behind accurate diagnostics and effective treatment. Their expertise ensures that blood tests, cultures and complex analyses are performed reliably, directly impacting patient outcomes. However, the U.S. healthcare system faces a persistent shortage of qualified MLS professionals, exacerbated by an aging workforce, increased demand for laboratory…
Read MoreFrom Risk to Resilience: How Diversified Sourcing Protects Your Nursing Pipeline
By Liz Nesladek, Chief Commercial Officer, Conexus MedStaff Healthcare organizations across America have learned painful lessons about pipeline vulnerability the hard way. They include visa backlogs that suddenly halt recruitment from key markets, political changes that disrupt established pathways and natural disasters that close nursing schools indefinitely. The pandemic demonstrated how quickly global circumstances can…
Read MoreWhy NCLEX Pass Data Is Your Secret Weapon for Future Workforce Planning
By Liz Nesladek, Chief Commercial Officer, Conexus MedStaff The U.S. healthcare system faces an unprecedented nursing shortage. Demand will outpace supply significantly over the next decade. Many healthcare providers still rely heavily on traditional recruitment pipelines from the Philippines and India. Forward-thinking organizations see a different path: diversified international sourcing based on real-world data insights.…
Read MoreWhy the HWRA Could Be a Game-Changer for Hospital Staffing Strategies
By Liz Nesladek, Chief Commercial Officer, Conexus MedStaff The Staffing Crisis Is Escalating The U.S. healthcare system is under mounting pressure. Nurse retirements, pandemic burnout, and the demands of an aging population have created staffing shortages that are especially acute in rural and underserved areas. 293 rural hospitals were at risk of immediate closure in…
Read MoreContract vs. Direct Hire: Rethinking International Recruitment Strategies
By Liz Nesladek, Chief Commercial Officer at Conexus MedStaff What if your $80,000 international nurse leaves after only a few months? Every year, hospitals across the U.S. spend millions of dollars on international direct hire recruitment to secure long-term talent. Yet, the reality is often far less certain and far more costly. In a climate…
Read MoreIs there really a U.S. nursing shortage? And how international talent can provide clinical stability
By Liz Nesladek, Chief Commercial Officer, Conexus MedStaff For years, the phrase “nursing shortage” has dominated U.S. staffing conversations and headlines. However, more recently, questions have arisen: Is this still a problem, or are we witnessing temporary relief following the extreme staffing pressures of the pandemic? It’s true some hospitals have reported fewer critical gaps…
Read MoreNavigating the Immigration Journey: How Hospital and Medical Laboratory Leaders Can Optimize Staffing with International Medical Technologists
The healthcare field relies on the expertise and dedication of medical technologists from around the world, especially as lab test results direct 70% of all medical decisions regarding patient care. The U.S. is facing a shortage of medical technologists, also known as medical laboratory scientists (MLS), with an estimated 25,600 MLS openings per year for the next…
Read MoreRecruiting, Maintaining, and Retaining a Multigenerational Team in Healthcare
In today’s healthcare industry, organizations are faced with the challenge of building and maintaining a team that includes individuals from various generations. With many healthcare professionals planning for retirement as well as new graduates entering the workforce, it is essential for healthcare organizations to understand how to recruit, maintain, and retain a multi-generational team. While…
Read MoreUpskilling Your Healthcare Workforce for Tomorrow
As the health industry continues to face staffing shortages of healthcare professionals, it is crucial that organizations plan for the future. While it remains necessary to solve for the immediate crisis at hand, the shortfall of healthcare professionals will only continue to increase if healthcare organizations do not think ahead and plan long term. Upskilling…
Read MoreSolving for the Nurse Staffing Shortage in Florida
Florida, like many states across the U.S., is facing a nursing shortage that needs to be addressed urgently. According to a 2021 report released by the Florida Hospital Association and Safety Net Hospital Alliance of Florida, the state is projected to face a shortage of 59,100 nurses by 2035. To achieve these staffing levels, Florida…
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