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Renowned Nurse Ethicist, Leah Curtin, as CGFNS International’s Senior Advisor for Communications

28 Jul 2016

CGFNS International, Inc. is proud to announce that renowned nurse ethicist, Leah Curtin, DSc(h), RN, FAAN, has joined CGFNS International as a consultant serving in the role of Senior Advisor for Communications. “I am pleased to welcome Leah to the CGFNS team, and wish her much success in her new…

CGFNS International, Inc. Announces New Director of Credentials Evaluation Services, Jasper Tolarba, DNP, RN, NEA- BC

News Release

15 Jul 2016

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…

Human Resources for Health published case study on CGFNS International Inc.’s Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices

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15 Jul 2016

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…

International Council of Nurses address key issues for nursing at 69th World Health Assembly

Health for All, News Release

20 Jun 2016

Geneva, Switzerland, 31 May 2016 Leading a delegation of 69 participants, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) spoke to a number of key agenda items at the 69th session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva, 23-28 May. Speaking on behalf of nursing, as well as in partnership with…

Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, Past President of the Board of Trustees of CGFNS International, Inc., becomes AARP Board President-Elect

News Release

16 Jun 2016

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…

International Council of Nurses Calls for Investment in Nursing and Midwifery

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13 Jun 2016

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).…

5th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector

Announcements

13 May 2016

CGFNS International co-sponsors the 5th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector, in Dublin, Ireland from October 26-28, 2016. The Conference highlights the major problem of work related aggression and violence in the health and social services sector. Please click the image below for detailed information on the conference.…

CGFNS International celebrates National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day

Announcements

12 May 2016

May 6, officially marked the beginning of National Nurses Week 2016 country-wide, with this year’s theme “Culture of Safety – It Starts with YOU”. CGFNS International honored the nursing workforce with the launching of a “Clue of the Day”, an interactive email designed to prepare staff and leadership for their…

CGFNS International loses a friend, colleague and visionary leader

Announcements

22 Apr 2016

Sylvia Hart, founding Dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee (UT), passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at the age of 87. Hart, a past president of CGFNS International, Inc.(CGFNS), served two terms as President of CGFNS. Current CEO, Franklin A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN, FFNMRCSI…

CGFNS International, Inc. Attends The Arrival Ceremony of Right Honorable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House

News Release

31 Mar 2016

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…

CGFNS International, Inc. is proud to support the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s (NCSBN) Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). NCSBN Extended Nurse Compact Licensure.

News Release

28 Mar 2016

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…

FNINR Hosts First Congressional Nursing Caucus Reception

Announcements

8 Mar 2016

On February 10, 2016, the Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR) held a reception for the inaugural Congressional Nursing Caucus that opened crucial dialogue as participants explored and discussed how American Nurses Heal the Nation through Science. FNINR, the advocacy organization advancing the mission of the National…

CGFNS International Board of Trustees Elects Officers and Members

News Release

14 Jan 2016

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…

Dr. Franklin A. Shaffer awarded Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

News Release

21 Dec 2015

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…

Assessing Progress on the IOM Report The Future of Nursing: Recorded Report Release Webinar

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18 Dec 2015

A public webinar was held on Friday, December 4, 2015 for the release of the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report, Assessing Progress on the Institute of Medicine Report The Future of Nursing. The webinar included statements by the committee chair highlighting key findings, conclusions, and recommendations of…

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Renowned Nurse Ethicist, Leah Curtin, as CGFNS International’s Senior Advisor for Communications

CGFNS International, Inc. Announces New Director of Credentials Evaluation Services, Jasper Tolarba, DNP, RN, NEA- BC

Human Resources for Health published case study on CGFNS International Inc.’s Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices

International Council of Nurses address key issues for nursing at 69th World Health Assembly

Dr. Catherine Alicia Georges, Past President of the Board of Trustees of CGFNS International, Inc., becomes AARP Board President-Elect

International Council of Nurses Calls for Investment in Nursing and Midwifery

5th International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector

CGFNS International celebrates National Nurses Week and International Nurses Day

CGFNS International loses a friend, colleague and visionary leader

CGFNS International, Inc. Attends The Arrival Ceremony of Right Honorable Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to the White House

CGFNS International, Inc. is proud to support the National Council of State Boards of Nursing’s (NCSBN) Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). NCSBN Extended Nurse Compact Licensure.

FNINR Hosts First Congressional Nursing Caucus Reception

CGFNS International Board of Trustees Elects Officers and Members

Dr. Franklin A. Shaffer awarded Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Assessing Progress on the IOM Report The Future of Nursing: Recorded Report Release Webinar

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