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CGFNS International, Inc., the largest credentials evaluation organization in the world, is investing in a communications and digital transformation to better serve migrating healthcare professionals. As the first step in the organization’s process of digital transformation, a newly reengineered website offers applicants quick and easy access to essential information concerning…

Philadelphia, PA — CGFNS International, Inc. awards Ms. Barbara Nichols, DNSc (hon), MS, RN, FAAN, former Board President and Chief Executive Officer of CGFNS, as its 2017 International Distinguished Leadership Award Recipient. Ms. Nichols will be the ninth individual to be inducted into this esteemed group of global nursing leaders.

CGFNS International, Inc. will host its 9th International Distinguished Leadership Symposium, at the Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse, on September 18, 2017. The theme of this year’s symposium, Beyond Borders: Connecting Tomorrow’s Workforce, will address global workforce conditions and the need for solutions in caring for populations around the world. Speakers will…

CGFNS International, Inc., the world’s largest credential evaluation organization for nursing and the healthcare community, is pleased to announce that leading Canadian nurse regulator, Mary-Anne Robinson BN, MSA, RN is joining CGFNS International as a consultant serving in the role of Chief Client Engagement Officer (CCEO). “I am very excited…

CGFNS International, Inc., the world’s largest credentials evaluation organization for nursing and the healthcare community, is proud to announce the addition of Jasper Tolarba, DNP, RN, NEA-BC as Director of Credentials Evaluation Services. Dr. Franklin A. Shaffer, President and CEO announced, “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Tolarba to the…

CGFNS International, Inc., the world’s largest credentials assessment organization for Human Resources for Health (HRH), is proud to announce the publishing of a case study on CGFNS’ Alliance Code for Ethical International Recruitment Practices in the Human Resources for Health Journal, a division of BioMed Central- Open Access Publisher. The…

June 13, 2016 CGFNS International, Inc. is proud to announce Catherine Alicia Georges, EdD, RN, FAAN, has been elected president-elect of AARP Board of Directors. Dr. Georges’ service to CGFNS spans many years and in a variety of roles, culminating as Board of Trustees President from 2004-2005. Currently, Dr. Georges…

Geneva, Switzerland, 26 May 2016, – A series of meetings held by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) in advance of the World Health Assembly highlighted the need for governments to invest in nursing and midwifery in order to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).…

Philadelphia, PA; March 31, 2016 On Thursday, March 10, 2016, President Barack Obama and the First Lady, Michelle Obama, welcomed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, PC, MP, of Canada and Mrs. Sophie Grégoire Trudeau to the White House. CGFNS International’s Chief Executive Officer, Franklin A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN, FFNMRCSI was…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 28, 2016 Chicago – The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), www.ncsbn.org, enhanced NLC has received a letter of support from CGFNS. This organization joins a list of more than 25 others that recognize that nursing care in the 21st century must be dynamic…

CGFNS International is the world’s largest credentials evaluation organization for nursing and a globally recognized authority on credentials evaluation of the education, registration and licensure of nurses and health care professionals worldwide. Two officers were re-elected and a new trustee was elected to its Board of Trustees. CGFNS International Board…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 21, 2015 For further information, please contact communications@cgfns.org. It is with pride and joy that CGFNS International, Inc. shares the celebratory news that on December 7, 2015, its Chief Executive Officer, Franklin A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN, was awarded the prestigious title of Ad Eundem Fellow…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2015 For further information, please contact communications@cgfns.org On August 14, 2015, CGFNS International, Inc. (CGFNS) was notified that it has been approved by the United Nations’ Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) with consultative status to the United Nations. This status…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2014 CGFNS UNIVERSITY LAUNCHES eCOACH LEARNING SERVICES PHYSICAL THERAPY REMEDIATION PROGRAM CGFNS University today announced the launch of a new service to assist internationally educated physical therapists and physical therapist assistants in developing education remediation plans to meet requirements of evaluation tools for licensure and…