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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 |
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<15 |
<15 |
| Occupational therapist |
<15 |
<15 |
<15 |
<15 |
35 |
80 |
86 |
71 |
69 |
| Occupational therapist assistant |
<15 |
<15 |
<15 |
<15 |
<15 |
<15 |
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<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 |
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1Q = First quarter
2Q = Second quarter
3Q = Third quarter
4Q = Fourth quarter
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