ISPN & CGFNS CGFNS Credentials Evaluation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does CGFNS verify when reviewing a foreign nursing license for CES?
- That the license was valid and in good standing at the time of graduation (Correct answer)
- That the nurse passed the NCLEX-RN
- That the nurse has at least five years of experience
- That the nurse holds a BSN degree
Correct answer: That the license was valid and in good standing at the time of graduation
CGFNS confirms the foreign nursing license was valid and in good standing when the nurse graduated and practiced.
Question 2: Which component of the CGFNS VisaScreen involves a review of the applicant's professional healthcare education?
- Academic credentials evaluation (Correct answer)
- English language proficiency test
- Occupational health screening
- State board endorsement
Correct answer: Academic credentials evaluation
Academic credentials evaluation is one component of VisaScreen that reviews whether the applicant's healthcare education meets US equivalency standards.
Question 3: An internationally educated nurse's CGFNS CES report is typically submitted to whom?
- State boards of nursing or employers requesting the report (Correct answer)
- Directly to NCLEX testing centers
- The US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- The nurse's home country government
Correct answer: State boards of nursing or employers requesting the report
CES reports are delivered to state boards of nursing or employers who require credential verification as part of the licensure or hiring process.
Question 4: Which English proficiency exam is accepted by CGFNS for VisaScreen purposes?
- TOEFL iBT (Correct answer)
- MCAT
- GRE
- USMLE
Correct answer: TOEFL iBT
CGFNS accepts the TOEFL iBT (among other approved tests) as evidence of English language proficiency for VisaScreen certification.
Question 5: What happens if CGFNS cannot verify a foreign nursing school's accreditation status?
- The credentials evaluation cannot be completed and the report may be withheld (Correct answer)
- CGFNS issues a conditional approval
- The applicant automatically fails the NCLEX
- The application is escalated to ANCC
Correct answer: The credentials evaluation cannot be completed and the report may be withheld
If CGFNS cannot verify a school's accreditation, the credentials evaluation cannot be completed and the report will not be issued.
Question 6: Which CGFNS product specifically helps US employers verify an internationally educated nurse's credentials?
- CES Professional Report (Correct answer)
- VisaScreen certificate
- CGFNS-QE score report
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam admission ticket
Correct answer: CES Professional Report
The CES Professional Report provides US employers with a verified summary of an internationally educated nurse's academic and licensure credentials.
ISPN & CGFNS CGFNS Credentials Evaluation 2
What does CGFNS verify when reviewing a foreign nursing license for CES?