CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Flashcards

What does CGFNS verify when reviewing a foreign nursing license for CES?

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.

Which component of the CGFNS VisaScreen involves a review of the applicant's professional healthcare education?

Answer: Academic credentials evaluation

Academic credentials evaluation is one component of VisaScreen that reviews whether the applicant's healthcare education meets US equivalency standards.

An internationally educated nurse's CGFNS CES report is typically submitted to whom?

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.

Which English proficiency exam is accepted by CGFNS for VisaScreen purposes?

Answer: TOEFL iBT

CGFNS accepts the TOEFL iBT (among other approved tests) as evidence of English language proficiency for VisaScreen certification.

What happens if CGFNS cannot verify a foreign nursing school's accreditation status?

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.

Which CGFNS product specifically helps US employers verify an internationally educated nurse's credentials?

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.