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  1. What does the acronym CGFNS stand for?

    Answer: Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools

    CGFNS International stands for the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.

  2. The CGFNS Certification Program is primarily designed for which group?

    Answer: Foreign-educated first-level general nurses seeking U.S. licensure

    The CGFNS Certification Program evaluates foreign-educated first-level general nurses planning to practice in the United States.

  3. Which three components make up the CGFNS Certification Program?

    Answer: Credentials review, the qualifying exam, and an English language test

    The CGFNS Certification Program consists of a credentials review, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and an English language proficiency test.

  4. What is the purpose of the CGFNS credentials evaluation (CES) report?

    Answer: To compare foreign education and licensure to U.S. standards for boards of nursing

    The Credentials Evaluation Service report compares a nurse's foreign education and licensure against U.S. standards for state boards of nursing.

  5. Which document type does CGFNS require to be sent directly from the issuing institution?

    Answer: Official transcripts and verification of licensure from the source

    CGFNS requires official transcripts and license verification sent directly from the educational institution and licensing authority to ensure authenticity.

  6. Passing the CGFNS Qualifying Exam predicts likelihood of success on which U.S. exam?

    Answer: The NCLEX-RN

    The CGFNS Qualifying Exam is designed to predict a candidate's likelihood of passing the NCLEX-RN.

  7. CGFNS International is headquartered in which U.S. city?

    Answer: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    CGFNS International is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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