CGFNS
CES,CVS,VisaScreen
CGFNS: New CES Reports
Jan 30th
CGFNS Credentials Evaluation Services (CES) announced the creation of two new CES reports designed to address specific needs, starting on February 1, 2011.
These two new reports was named CES Professional Report and CES Academic Report, replacing CES Healthcare Profession and Science Report and CES Full Report, respectively.
The new CES More >
CGFNS exam to go online!
Dec 5th
Starting March 2011, CGFNS Qualifying Exam for Certification Program (CP) will be Internet-based.
Dr. Barbara L. Nichols, CGFNS International CEO announced today in CGFNS website that the move to go online “expands our reach and strategic value to our global community”.
CGFNS has selected Kryterion as its test delivery agency to administer the Internet-based examination.
Nurse-Applicants More >
CGFNS Services Fees: Plus $75 for Paper Application
Jul 12th
On a website post dated June 25,2010, CGFNS added $75 for any services ordered thru Paper Application. Here’s the short notice on CGFNS.ORG:
CGFNS International will begin charging an additional US$75.00 for each paper application received after Friday, 16 July 2010. Applicants are encouraged to apply for CGFNS Services online through More >
CGFNS Application Forms 2010
Jun 13th
CGFNS revised its Certification Program(CP, with Exam), Credential Evaluation Service(CES) and Credential Verification Service(CVS, for NY) forms and handbook for 2010. Visascreen Application forms and handbook remains the same with its 2008 version.
Here are the new CGFNS forms/handbook for download:
These CGFNS Application forms are in pdf files, so it requires Adobe Reader.
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VisaScreen Application Handbook
Jan 22nd
The International Commission on Healthcare Professions (ICHP), a division of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS International), administers the VisaScreen: Visa Credentials Assessment Program for registered and practical nurses, physical therapists, speech language pathologists and audiologists, medical technologists, medical technicians, occupational therapists, and physician assistants who are More >
CGFNS fee increases on 2010
Dec 22nd
CGFNS announces the new fee schedule of its core services and other ancillary services. Applications for the Certification Program(with Qualifying Exam), the Credentials Evaluation Service, the VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment program, the Credential Verification Service for New York State and ancillary services received on or after January 1, 2010, will More >
NCLEX Application Vermont with CES: How to apply
Sep 29th
Here are some of the information on NCLEX Application at Vermont Board of Nursing for graduates of international nursing schools, including the Philippines.
Vermont requires:
- CES Report Application from CGFNS
- Vermont NCLEX Application Form
- Passport in lieu of SSN
- Payment thru money order, bankdraft.
Additional Notes:
- Vermont NCLEX Renewal is every odd year (e.g. 2011, 2013…)
- You can put your Vermont license in Inactive status.
If More >
How to apply online for CGFNS CES Report in any state
Sep 14th
The CGFNS International Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) analyzes the credentials of multiple types and levels of health care professionals who are educated outside of the United States and who wish to pursue licensure (by NCLEX) or academic admission in the United States.
There are two methods of CES Application, online and using downloadable More >
CGFNS International promotes new book for foreign-educated nurses
Sep 14th
Philadelphia, PA, USA -A primary resource for foreign-educated nurses who continue to be part of the health care system in the United States (U.S.) has just been published by CGFNS International and Springer Publishing Company. The Official Guide for Foreign-Educated Nurses, What You Need to Know About Nursing and Health Care in the United States, provides invaluable insight about More >
How to fill up Fingerprint Card for NCLEX Application
Sep 14th
Some state boards of nursing(California, New Mexico, Illinois, Florida, etc) require submission of fingerprint cards (FD-258 FBI card) for criminal background checks, as part of NCLEX application.
Applicants can request for fingerprint cards from their respective state board of nursing, and it’s usually mailed by the board in 2-3 weeks. It’s very important that fields be filled up More >



