ISPN & CGFNS ISPN & CGFNS 2

Question 1

What does the acronym CGFNS stand for?

Accepted Answer

Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools

Answer

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

Question 2

The CGFNS Certification Program is primarily designed for which group?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 3

Which three components make up the CGFNS Certification Program?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Official transcripts and verification of licensure from the source

Answer

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

ISPN & CGFNS Practice Test

ISPN & CGFNS Practice Test

ISPN & CGFNS ISPN & CGFNS 2