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Choosing the Correct Service

How do I Choose the Correct CGFNS Service?

For nurses educated outside of the United States, the first step to practicing as a nurse in the U.S. is…

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All FAQ Topics:

Becoming a Nurse in the United States 13

Certification Program & Qualifying Exam 6

CGFNS Standards and Policies 3

Choosing the Correct Service 1

Credentials Evaluation Service 7

Credentials Verification Service for New York State® 6

English Language Proficiency Documents 2

eSAVED ™ (Extended Storage of Authenticated and Verified Electronic Documents) 11

General Document Submission 5

How to Submit Documents 0

CGFNS has an exclusive partnership with Canadian nursing regulators and the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) to evaluate and validate the credentials of internationally-educated nurses looking to practice in Canada.

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