ISPN & CGFNS ISPN & CGFNS 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which English language test is commonly accepted within the CGFNS Certification Program?
- GRE
- TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic (Correct answer)
- SAT
- GMAT
Correct answer: TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic
CGFNS accepts approved English proficiency tests such as the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic.
Question 2: The VisaScreen certificate issued by CGFNS is required for what purpose?
- U.S. state licensure
- Obtaining an occupational visa to work as a healthcare professional in the U.S. (Correct answer)
- Hospital employment in the home country
- Enrolling in a nursing program
Correct answer: Obtaining an occupational visa to work as a healthcare professional in the U.S.
The VisaScreen certificate is required by U.S. immigration law for foreign healthcare workers seeking an occupational visa.
Question 3: VisaScreen verifies all of the following EXCEPT:
- Education comparable to a U.S. counterpart
- English language proficiency
- Valid, unencumbered licensure
- A guaranteed job offer from a U.S. hospital (Correct answer)
Correct answer: A guaranteed job offer from a U.S. hospital
VisaScreen confirms education, English proficiency, and licensure, but it does not require or verify a guaranteed job offer.
Question 4: Which U.S. agency requires the VisaScreen certificate under immigration law?
- The Department of Education
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) (Correct answer)
- The CDC
- The FDA
Correct answer: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services requires the VisaScreen certificate for foreign healthcare worker visas.
Question 5: A nurse's professional license submitted to CGFNS must generally be:
- Expired but recently held
- Current, valid, and unencumbered (Correct answer)
- From any healthcare field
- Issued only by the United States
Correct answer: Current, valid, and unencumbered
CGFNS requires a current, valid, and unencumbered license for its evaluation and VisaScreen services.
Question 6: How long is a VisaScreen certificate typically valid?
- 6 months
- 5 years (Correct answer)
- 10 years
- It never expires
Correct answer: 5 years
A VisaScreen certificate is generally valid for five years from its issuance date.
Question 7: Which credential is most directly comparable in purpose to CGFNS for foreign-educated nurses entering the U.S.?
- A state board credentials evaluation service (Correct answer)
- A teaching certificate
- A pharmacy technician license
- A CPR card
Correct answer: A state board credentials evaluation service
A state board's credentials evaluation serves a comparable purpose, assessing foreign education against U.S. licensure standards.
ISPN & CGFNS ISPN & CGFNS 3
Which English language test is commonly accepted within the CGFNS Certification Program?