Credential Verification Service (CVS)
for New York State statistical data

The New York State Education Department requires that internationally educated registered nurses, practical nurses, physical therapists, physical therapy assistants, occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants obtain independent verification of the authenticity of their credentials from a State Education Department approved credentials verification service. CGFNS is authorized to verify the credentials of internationally educated health care professionals for New York State.

Queries about the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® data below should be directed to: Dr. Catherine Davis, CGFNS Director of Global Research and Test Administration.

Reports issued by profession

Profession 4Q 2009 3Q 2009 2Q 2009 1Q 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Registered nurse 1,057 969 1,187 815 4,167 9,651 7,597 6,050 5,509
Licensed practical/vocational nurse 31 <15 18 42 153 243 161 88 239
Physical therapist 17 <15 15 <15 58 169 141 137 145
Physical therapist assistant <15 <15 <15 <15 <15 <15   <15 <15
Occupational therapist <15 <15 <15 <15 35 80 86 71 69
Occupational therapist assistant <15 <15 <15 <15 <15 <15 <15 <15
Overall total 1,115 1,002 1,226 880 4,425 10,150 7,985 6,354 2,543

1Q = First quarter
2Q = Second quarter
3Q = Third quarter
4Q = Fourth quarter

Top five countries of education

Date 1 2 3 4 5
4Q 2009 South Korea (ROK) Philippines India Russia Ukraine
3Q 2009 South Korea (ROK) Philippines India Russia Uzbekistan
2Q 2009 South Korea (ROK) Philippines India Jamaica Taiwan
1Q 2009 South Korea (ROK) Philippines India Jamaica Taiwan
2008 South Korea (ROK) Philippines India Jamaica Russia
2007 Philippines South Korea (ROK) India Jamaica China
2006 Philippines South Korea (ROK) India Canada Russia
2005 South Korea (ROK) Philippines India Russia Canada
2004 South Korea (ROK) Philippines India Russia Canada
 

1Q = First quarter
2Q = Second quarter
3Q = Third quarter
4Q = Fourth quarter

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