CGFNS International News

U.S. Department of Homeland Security reauthorizes CGFNS to certify foreign-born health care workers

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:51:23 -0500

CGFNS International and its division, the International Commission on Healthcare Professions (ICHP), were reauthorized by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to certify health care workers born outside the United States in seven occupations covered under section 212(a)(5)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

CGFNS International launches the International Standards For Professional Nurses program in Vietnam

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:33:29 -0500

CGFNS International, with its 30 years' experience testing international nurses, today announced the launch of a program to strengthen international nursing education and practice by introducing the International Standards for Professional Nurses (ISPN) program in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia.

CGFNS International promotes new book for foreign-educated health professionals

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:31:28 -0500

Philadelphia, PA, USA — A primary resource for foreign-educated allied health professionals has just been published by CGFNS International and Springer Publishing Company.

CGFNS responds to the natural disasters in southeast Asia

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:01:31 -0400

CGFNS is aware of the tragic natural disasters that have wreaked havoc in the Philippines, India, Samoa, Vietnam, American Samoa and Indonesia. We extend our sympathy, prayers and thoughts to those affected. more...

Tropical Storm Ketsana causing mail delays

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:48:25 -0400

Due to the tragic weather event of Tropical Storm Ketsana in the northern Philippines, couriers and mail systems are reporting delays and suspensions in more...

CGFNS International Names China Health Human Resources Management Center as its country representative for the People's Republic of China

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 09:12:12 -0400

CGFNS International has named China Health Human Resources Management Center, headquartered in Beijing in the People's Republic of China, as its country representative. more...

CGFNS International promotes new book for foreign-educated nurses

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:20:50 -0400

UPDATE! New Web site link more...

CGFNS International partners with HHRDC to deliver international standards for professional nurses program in China

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:20:50 -0400

UPDATE! Testing starts in November more...

CGFNS International promotes new book for foreign-educated nurses

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:00:00 -0400

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. more...

CGFNS International offers Expedited Review Service for VisaScreen® applicants who have a Request for Evidence or deportation deadline

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:52:13 -0400

Beginning July 1, 2009, CGFNS International will be offering an Expedited Review Service for VisaScreen® applicants who have a Request for Evidence or deportation deadline for their visa application with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). more...

CGFNS International chief executive officer to be bestowed with honorary degree by Drexel University

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:44:07 -0400

Philadelphia, PA, USA — CGFNS International CEO Barbara L. Nichols (DHL, MS, RN, FAAN) is one of ten outstanding individuals who will receive honorary degrees from Drexel University on June 13, 2009. more...

International Centre on Nurse Migration launches redesigned Web site

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:48:50 -0400

The Web site for the International Centre on Nurse Migration, a joint endeavor between CGFNS International and the International Council of Nurses (ICN), which serves as a global resource for the development, promotion and dissemination of research, policy and information on global nurse migration, has been redesigned to showcase the work of the Centre since its inception in 2005.

ICD Call Centers hours change

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:18:20 -0400

International Consultants of Delaware call center hours to change 13 April 2009 to 12:30 to 3:30pm US Eastern Time.

New CGFNS country-specific programs

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:18:02 -0400

CGFNS rolls out two new country-specific programs, the AGNK pilot program in India and the ISPN program in China.

Assessment of General Nursing Knowledge pilot program in India

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:42:02 -0400

CGFNS describes its new in-country Assessment of General Nursing Knowledge pilot program in India.

HHRDC-CGFNS International Standard for Professional Nurses program in China

Tue, 26 May 2009 10:40:54 -0400

CGFNS describes its new HHRDC-CGFNS International Standard for Professional Nurses program in China.