The Culture Shifters

Lisha & Kim
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Real stories of courage, calling, and change. The Culture Shifters brings together nurses and healthcare leaders who are transforming the culture of care across borders and through the moments that matter most. Hosted by Lisha Crytzer and Kim England, co-founders of NurseMatch, who for over 25 years have served this community playing a small part in helping nurses realize their dreams and hospital leaders build sustainable cultures.

Episodes

  1. Aug 18

    Minus 31 Degrees & Missing the Bedside: A Nurse Ready for Her American Dream

    Ann Ocampo has been a nurse since 2003. She started as a live-in caregiver in Canada, worked her way up to LPN, then RN, and now serves as a clinical director of infection prevention and control. She's built a career, raised her kids, and survived Toronto winters that hit minus 31. But for four years, she's been stuck between staying and going. Her friends are already in the U.S. They tell her the same thing: their only regret is not moving sooner. Her family is there. The opportunities are there. The work-life balance is there. But so are the fears. The headlines. The unknowns. The immigration issues that almost derailed everything. And then there's the agency that didn't give up on her when it would have been easier to move on. This is a conversation about what it takes to finally decide. Not just to relocate, but to trust the process, empty yourself out, and take the leap when everything you've built is on the line. Key Timestamps:  [00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:34] Why Canadian nurses consider the U.S. [00:02:34] The moment everything changes [00:03:34] Ann’s role in infection prevention [00:04:18] Why she’s drawn to the U.S. [00:05:08] Fears about the move [00:06:24] Why Ann chose Nurse Match [00:08:42] How Nurse Match supported Ann [00:10:15] Returning to bedside nursing [00:11:48] Her five-year vision [00:13:12] Advice for nurses considering the move Memorable Quotes: "If you're a nurse and if you say, ‘Oh, I know everything,’ I think that's the stop of your learning. You really have to empty yourself out in order for you to learn new things." [00:11:31] – Ann Ocampo "To all nurses thinking about moving to U.S., if you decide to take this step, choose an agency that will truly stand by you." [00:12:28] – Ann Ocampo Connect with us: Website: https://nursematch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NurseMatchCareers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ce-health-careers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NurseMatch Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

  2. Aug 11

    Why One Canadian Nurse Stopped Feeling Pre-Shift Anxiety

    Megan Swidley was making less on paper. Dollar for dollar, the U.S. offer looked like a pay cut. But when she factored in what she could actually keep, what she could save, and what kind of life she could build, the math changed completely. This is the story of a psychiatric nurse who spent 11 years in Canada's system, loved her specialty, but couldn't escape the pre-shift anxiety or the financial strain. After attending a NurseMatch hiring fair in Toronto with her husband by her side, she made a decision that would take her from Alberta to the Texas coast, from emergency psych overload to a structured inpatient role where she finally feels supported. Megan talks about the visa process, the border crossing with a rabbit and a bird (spoiler: only one made it), the green card waiting game, and what it's really like to work in U.S. healthcare when you've been told your whole career it's all about profit. She also shares the one thing every nurse can do this week to shift the culture wherever they are. Key Timestamps:  [00:00:00] Introduction [01:14:00] Megan's nursing journey [02:16:00] The Toronto hiring fair [03:04:00] What financial freedom meant [03:52:00] Psychiatric nursing in the U.S. [04:30:00] U.S. healthcare myths [05:56:00] Why employer values matter [06:41:00] Canada vs. Texas living costs [08:08:00] Earning more by making less [09:26:00] The TN visa experience [10:32:00] The bird that stayed behind [11:22:00] The green card journey [12:42:00] Support from the immigration team [13:43:00] Being "the Canadian" [14:24:00] Life without pre-shift anxiety [16:20:00] Overcoming imposter syndrome [17:19:00] Advice for nurses [18:41:00] What poisons workplace culture Memorable Quotes: "I'm able to live comfortably on my income, plus save for the future. Being able to buy a house, there's land for sale that's actually affordable. When you look at my wage, dollar for dollar sort of, I'm technically making less in the U.S., but what I take home is more." [00:06:56] – Megan Swidley "Since I came down here and started with Ocean, I'm not feeling that pre-shift anxiety." [00:14:17] – Megan Swidley Connect with us: Website: https://nursematch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NurseMatchCareers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ce-health-careers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NurseMatch Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

  3. Aug 4

    Why 97% of These Nurses Stay: The Canadian Recruitment Model Hospitals Are Missing

    Most hospitals are still playing the same staffing game: agency rotations, transactional recruiting, and constant turnover. But there's a pool of experienced, grateful, ready-to-go nurses just across the border that most U.S. hospitals have never tapped into. Lisha Crytzer and Kim England, co-founders of NurseMatch, break down the Canadian nurse recruitment model they've been running for 25 years. They talk retention rates that hit 97%, the simplicity of the TN Visa, and why these nurses show up with something most hospitals are starving for: an attitude of gratitude and a commitment to stay.  If you're expanding, struggling with agency dependency, or just tired of the churn, this episode lays out a strategy that's working while everyone else is still scrambling. Key Timestamps:  [00:00:00] Introduction [00:03:33] Canadian vs. international recruitment [00:04:43] How the TN Visa works [00:06:10] Green card pathways & retention [00:09:20] Why these nurses stand out [00:10:39] 97% nurse retention rate [00:11:28] Accessing experienced nurses [00:14:00] After the job offer [00:16:39] Nurse start timeline [00:18:05] Why culture matters in recruitment Memorable Quotes: "These nurses are so very grateful for the opportunity that you're giving them. It literally impacts the attitude they bring to work." [00:09:04] – Lisha Crytzer "Our retention with our hospitals is sitting at 97 percent. That's unheard of in our industry, and it's because they are looking to stay." [00:11:10] – Kim England  Connect with us: Website: https://nursematch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NurseMatchCareers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ce-health-careers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NurseMatch Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

  4. Jul 28

    Why Canadian Nurses Are Choosing the U.S. (And What Hospitals Need to Know)

    For 25 years, the same four factors have quietly shaped one of healthcare's most consistent patterns. Canadian nurses aren't just chasing higher pay. They're chasing something deeper: career ladders that don't take decades to climb, education they don't have to fund themselves, and the ability to own a home without reapplying for their mortgage every five years. Lisha Crytzer and Kim England, co-founders of NurseMatch, pull back the curtain on what actually drives nurses across the border. This isn't about which system is better, but about choice, stability, and the kind of opportunity that changes not just a career, but a life. If you're a hospital leader wondering why your Canadian hires stay, or a nurse weighing whether the move is worth it, this episode gives you the unfiltered truth. This is more than two decades of pattern recognition and hundreds of stories that all point to the same thing: when nurses feel seen, supported, and given room to grow, they don't just survive. They shift the culture around them. Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:32] Hospitals & Canadian Nurses [00:02:18] No Perfect Healthcare System [00:03:12] U.S. Career Opportunities [00:03:48] Faster Path to Leadership [00:05:12] Education & Certifications [00:07:10] Financial Opportunities [00:08:14] Beyond the Paycheck [00:10:27] Working Multiple Jobs [00:11:27] Rotating Shift Challenges [00:12:49] Lifestyle & Weather [00:14:09] Homeownership in the U.S. [00:16:27] Green Card Sponsorship [00:17:51] Switching Specialties [00:19:14] Top U.S. Locations Memorable Quotes: "If you're solely want to come to the United States just to make more money, I would say you just need to stay put. Just because I just don't think the financial advantage is that significant." [00:09:01] – Lisha Crytzer "I know a lot of our nurses are even working rotating shifts, which I know just from visiting with them, that just the struggles they have physically, one week working days, the next week, working nights." [00:11:32] – Kim England Connect with us: Website: https://nursematch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NurseMatchCareers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ce-health-careers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NurseMatch Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

  5. Jul 28

    25 Years: The Origin Story of NurseMatch

    Lisha Crytzer and Kim England each put $200 into a bank account and bet on something most people thought was crazy. But long before that moment, a series of unexpected events changed the course of both their lives. This is the origin story of NurseMatch, told by two women who've been business partners for over 25 years. It's about a nurse in a pink dress who said the quiet part out loud. It's about career fairs that don't work, Canadian nurses who do, and a faith-based model built on relationship over resume. And it's about what happens when you refuse to let a nurse's spark fade on a desk. If you've ever wondered what it takes to build something that lasts, or why some recruitment feels different, this is where it starts. Key Timestamps: [00:00:00] Introduction [04:06:00] How Lisha and Kim Met [06:52:00] The Oklahoma City Bombing Story [08:30:00] Entering Hospital HR [12:07:00] The Pink Dress Inspiration [16:30:00] Exclusive Nurse Recruitment Events [17:14:00] The 2020 Pivot [22:31:00] Faith-Driven Recruiting Memorable Quotes: "Career fairs, you walk by, you exchange your resume, and you move on. But to be able to sit down for 20 to 30 minutes and make a connection and find out what they're looking for, let them ask questions. You just take the relationship to a whole nother level." [00:13:52] – Lisha Crytzer "I can't tell you how many times we've had the honor of praying over the phone with these nurses and even the girls that work for us have that opportunity. And that just takes that relationship to a deeper level." [00:20:23] – Kim England Connect with us: Website: https://nursematch.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurse.match Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NurseMatchCareers/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ce-health-careers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NurseMatch Produced by Evolved Podcasting: www.evolvedpodcasting.com

  6. Trailer

    Welcome to The Culture Shifters Podcast!

    The Culture Shifters is a podcast that celebrates the people redefining what it means to care. Through honest conversations and inspiring stories, hosts Lisha Crytzer and Kim England, co-founders of NurseMatch, spotlight nurses, healthcare leaders, and changemakers who are transforming the culture of care across borders and in the moments that matter most. With more than 25 years of serving the healthcare community, Lisha and Kim have helped nurses pursue their dreams while partnering with hospital leaders to build stronger, more sustainable cultures of care. Each episode explores stories of courage, purpose, leadership, and innovation from those creating meaningful change in healthcare. Whether you're a nurse, healthcare professional, leader, or someone passionate about making a difference, The Culture Shifters offers conversations that inspire, challenge, and remind us that lasting change begins with people who are willing to lead with heart.

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Real stories of courage, calling, and change. The Culture Shifters brings together nurses and healthcare leaders who are transforming the culture of care across borders and through the moments that matter most. Hosted by Lisha Crytzer and Kim England, co-founders of NurseMatch, who for over 25 years have served this community playing a small part in helping nurses realize their dreams and hospital leaders build sustainable cultures.

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  • Creator
    Lisha & Kim
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Lisha & Kim
  • Show Website
    The Culture Shifters