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Does Virginia Board of Nursing requires CGFNS to employ in that state?


Is CGFNS a requirement to practice nursing profession in the state of virginia? Because some of the states only requires NCLEX for that. does it hold true in the state of virginia?

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Does Virginia Board of Nursing requires CGFNS to employ in that state?


Is CGFNS a requirement to practice nursing profession in the state of virginia?
Definition: acronym for Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools a not-for-profit, immigration neutral organization which governs procedures for foreign educated nurses seeking employment in the U.S. A Certification Program which includes an examination of nursing proficiency (equivalent to the NCLEX) and English language proficiency, as well as a Credentials Evaluation Service are provided by this organization to help ensure that the foreign educated nurses meet U.S. Boards of Nursing registration/licensing requirements.

Have you taken the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Qualifying Exam? Yes _____ No_____ If yes, CGFNS ID#_____________________________________... If no, date scheduled to take examination ________________. The CGFNS certificate must be sent directly from CGFNS to the Board of Nursing before your eligibility for the licensing examination can be determined.

Contact the Virginia State Board of Nursing and they will give you the requirements you need. An RN who is already licensed in the U.S. has reciprocity.

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