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Dear Friend,

Here's a little "secret" about the CGFNS test: the CGFNS test is what we in the test preparation field call a "content driven" test.

While some tests are looking to see what you are ABLE to learn, the purpose of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Qualifying Exam, offered by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) International, is to test your understanding of what you have already learned. The goal of the CGFNS test is to make sure you have a minimum competency level to protect the integrity of the testing process.

In other words, it's more about what you know than your ability to solve clever puzzles. This is good news for those who are serious about being prepared, because it boils down to a very simple strategy:

You can succeed on the CGFNS test by learning critical concepts on the test so that you are prepared for as many questions as possible.

Repetition and thorough preparation is a process that rewards those who are serious about being prepared, which means that succeeding on the CGFNS test is within the reach of virtually anyone interested in learning the material.

This is great news! It means that if you've been worried about your upcoming CGFNS test, you can rest easy IF you have a good strategy for knowing what to study and how to effectively use repetition to your advantage.

But it also creates another set of problems.

If you tried to memorize every single possible thing you can for the CGFNS test, the field of possible things to review would be so huge that you could not hope to cover everything in a reasonable time.

That's why I created the Flashcard Study System for the CGFNS Exam: I have taken all of the possible topics and reduced them down to the hundreds of concepts you must know and provided an easy-to-use learning method to guarantee success on the CGFNS test.

I wanted this system to be simple, effective, and fast so that you can succeed on your CGFNS test with a minimum amount of time spent preparing for it.

Here Are Some of the Features of Our Flashcard Study System for the CGFNS Exam

• Study after study has shown that repetition is the most effective form of learning- and nothing beats flashcards when it comes to making repetitive learning fun and fast
• Flashcards engage more of your senses in the learning process- you "compete" with yourself to see if you know the answers to the questions, and the flipping action gets you actively involved in the learning process
• Our cards are printed on heavy, bright white 67 lb. cover stock, and are laser printed at 1200 dpi on our industrial printers- these are professional-quality cards that will not smear or wear out with heavy usage
• We cover all of the major categories of the CGFNS test (see the list below)
• Our flashcards include an edge that is micro-perforated, which means that you are much less likely to have a painful papercut on your fingers when moving quickly through the cards
• Our cards are portable, making it easy for you to grab a few and study while waiting for the bus or the doctor, or anywhere where you have a spare moment that would otherwise be wasted
• Our CGFNS test cards are written in an easy to understand, straightforward style - we don't include any more technical jargon than what you need to pass the test
• The cards are a generous size- 3.67 x 4.25 inches- they fit perfectly in your hands and they aren't so small that you have to use a magnifying glass to read tiny type- all questions and answers are in a normal-size print for easy studying
• Our cards include in-depth explanations- you won't see any "one word" answers on our cards that require you to go get a textbook to understand why your answer was wrong- all of our cards include generous, thorough explanations so you not only get it right or wrong- but you also know why!
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• Our system enables you to study in small, digestible bits of information- unlike using boring textbooks, flashcards turn learning into a "game" you can play until you've mastered the material
• It's easy for a friend to help you study- they don't even have to know anything about the CGFNS test- if they can read, then they can quiz you with our flashcards!

Now, let me explain what the Flashcard Study System for the CGFNS Exam is not. It is not a comprehensive review of your education. There's no way we could fit that onto flashcards- if we claimed to, it would be an insult to what you know.

Don't get us wrong: we're not saying that memorization alone will automatically result in a passing CGFNS test score- you have to have the ability to apply it as well. However, without the foundation of the core concepts, you cannot possibly hope to apply the information. After all, you can't apply what you don't know.

Flashcard Study System for the CGFNS Exam is a compilation of the 552 critical concepts you must understand to pass the CGFNS test. Nothing more, nothing less.

Sample MCQ's From CGFNS Exams (2005)

Sample MCQ's From CGFNS Exams (2005)

1.The nurse should expect a patient who has chronic renal failure to be given epoetin alfa (Epogen) to

a) Elevate the WBC count

b) Enhance the maturation of thrombocytes

c) Increase the production of platelets

d) Stimulate the synthesis of red blood cells

2.When planning care for a 14-year-old female who is pregnant, a nurse should recognize that the adolescent is at risk of

a) Glucose intolerance

b) Fatal chromosomal abnormalities

c) Incompetent cervix

d) Iron deficiency anemia

3.A nurse is planning a community education presentation about testicular cancer

. The target group should be men aged

a) 20 to 34 years

b) 40 to 49 years

c) 50 to 64 years

d) 65 years and older

4.When teaching the care givers of a patient who has dementia of the Alzheimer type, a nurse should stress the importance of

a) Increased stimuli

b) A predictable environment

c) Restricted activities

d) Independent decision making

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Foreign Nurses

The demand for foreign nurses is high in the United States, as the nation struggles to replace nurses who have retired or changed professions. If you are patient and willing to complete a multi-step process, you can find a fulfilling career in the US.

If you are a licensed nurse in another country, there are several steps to take in order to become a nurse in the United States. Should you plan to live here permanently, you need to obtain an Alien Registration Receipt Card, commonly known as a Green Card. The Immigration and Naturalization Service can help you through this process.

Becoming a Nurse in the United States

The first thing to remember is that licensure requirements differ with each state. The state Board of Nursing will be able to tell you what prerequisites you should fulfill to be licensed. You need to know where you will be working before you arrive in order to be sure that you meet all of the criteria.

In addition to state licensing procedures, there are several additional steps to take. We have provided a list of frequently asked questions about the process, and more information is provided by the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools.

• Certification Program
• VisaScreen
• Credentials Evaluation Service

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Commission on Graduated of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGNFS

According to their Web site, the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is "a non-profit, internationally recognized leader in the education, registration and licensure of healthcare professionals worldwide. CGFNS protects the public in relation to evolving healthcare policies and standards of professional practice for migrating healthcare professionals." CGFNS is federally-approved to certify nurses and other healthcare providers.

CGFNS Certification Program

The program is designed for first-level general, or registered, nurses who have been educated in another country and wish to work as professional nurses in the United States.

There are three parts of the certification program: a credentials review, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and an English language proficiency exam. Most Boards of Nursing require foreign nurses to complete the certification program and the credentials evaluation. In addition, the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) requires all healthcare professionals who seek permanent occupational visas to obtain VisaScreen certificates.

Credentials Review

The credentials review looks at theoretical instruction and clinical practice in five major areas of nursing: Adult Medical Nursing, Adult Surgical Nursing, Maternal/Infant Health Nursing (Obstetrics), Care of Children/Pediatrics, and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. Generally, it does not examine additional education in the sciences, humanities, or other areas of study.

Required Language Tests

You need to take the TOEFL, or Test of English as a Foreign Language.

TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years, and you must take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam and TOEFL within 2 years of each other.

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CGFNS Qualifying Exam

The test is designed to see if nurses with international educations are qualified to practice in the United States. If you pass the exam, it means that your credentials are valid and that the educational standards of your school or institution meet those expected of nursing programs in the United States.

To be eligible for the test, foreign nurses must have significant experience in a wide range of nursing fields. A minimum number of hours in classroom instruction and clinical practice are required in the fields of Adult Medical/Surgical Nursing, Maternal/Infant Nursing (Obstetrics), Care of Children (Pediatrics), and Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing. The CGFNS web site has specific information about the instruction and hours needed.

You also need to be a registered first-level nurse in the country where you were educated, and you must hold a current registration/license as an R.N.

Qualifying Exam Eligibility

You must have a license/registration from your country in order to be eligible for the exam.

CGFNS Qualifying Exam for RNs with Secondary-Level Training

Secondary-level training equates to "hospital based training" in the United States, which means that a greater emphasis is placed on hands-on experience instead of theory. As noted above, you must be an RN who has completed a required number of hours in theory and clinical courses to qualify.

If you need to take additional classes or to receive a nursing degree from the United States, you can Find Nursing Schools on our site or go directly to a list of Featured Nursing Schools.

Taking the Qualifying Exam

The Qualifying Exam is offered three times each year in over 40 locations worldwide. To find a test center near you, contact the CGFNS Customer Service Department or consult the CGFNS Certification Program handbook. You can also visit their website.

Re-Taking the Qualifying Exam

Yes, but remember that you must sit for the TOEFL and Qualifying Exam within 2 years of each other in order to have valid scores.

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VisaScreen Certificate

VisaScreen is administered by the International Commission on Healthcare Professions, which is a division of CGFNS. The screening program is federally-approved and is designed for all health care workers who want occupational visas, including RNs and LPNs. The VisaScreen certificate is required by the INS and must be obtained before you can receive a residency visa. When you receive the certificate, you can present it to your consular office with the rest of your visa application.

VisaScreen Process

In order to receive a VisaScreen certificate, CGFNS must conduct credential reviews of your nursing education and licensure, and an assessment of your English language skills. You must also be able to pass either the CGFNS Qualifying Exam or the NCLEX exam. According to the CGFNS, when you receive the VisaScreen packet, you should:

1. Complete the VisaScreen application.
2. Complete the enclosed forms to send to your nursing school(s). Academic transcripts must come directly from the nursing school(s).
3. Complete the enclosed forms to send to your licensing authority(ies). Validations of all licenses, past and present, must come directly from the licensing authorities.
4. You must successfully complete an English language proficiency test and have the scores directly forwarded to ICHP from the testing agency.
5. You must successfully pass either the CGFNS Qualifying Exam or the NCLEX-RN examination if you are a nurse.
6. Enclose a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent.
7. Enclose the application fee.

Credentials Review

The credentials review looks at theoretical instruction and clinical practice in five major areas of nursing: Adult Medical Nursing, Adult Surgical Nursing, Maternal / Infant Health Nursing (Obstetrics), Care of Children / Pediatrics, and Psychiatric / Mental Health Nursing. Generally, it does not examine additional education in the sciences, humanities, or other areas of study.

Language Tests

You need to take the TOEFL, Test of Written English and Test of Spoken English or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery and MELAB oral exams. The CGFNS site lists the scores required to pass these tests.

TOEFL Score Validity

TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years, and you must take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam and TOEFL within 2 years of each other.

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Foreign Students English Proficiency Test Exemption

You can be exempted if:

1. You graduated from a nursing program in Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the United States, United Kingdom or Canada (except Quebec) AND
2. The program's language of instruction was English AND
3. The language of your textbooks was English.

Credentials Evaluation Service

The CES is prepared by CGFNS and will be sent to Boards of Registration, universities, employers, immigration offices and others who may require the information. The service compares your education and licensure to nursing standards in the United States. You do not need to take a test for the CES. There are different types of CES reports, and the recipient - the State Board of Nursing, if you wish to be licensed in the U.S., or a university, if you wish to attend an American school - will tell you which level of report is required.

The CES evaluation is more in-depth than those required by the CP and VisaScreen. The CES looks at the content of your entire professional program in order to confirm that it is comparable to a nursing/professional program of study in the United States.

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Evaluating your CES Application

Each report recipient may have different credentials they want to see. Be sure to check with them individually. After you know for certain, submit copies of appropriate documents - except for academic transcripts and registration/license validations, which must come from the issuing bodies.

CES Applications

After you request or download a CES application, you must first complete the application form and send it to CGFNS.

You must also include all requested documentation and the full payment for the service, which must be in US Dollars - the CGFNS recommends an international money order or a credit card payment from Discover/Novus, Visa or Mastercard.

Requests for academic records and license validations must be sent to CGFNS by authorized institutions, like your professional school or your country's licensing authority. Do not send these yourself.

Non-English School Transcripts

According to the CGFNS Web site, certified word-for-word translations must accompany transcripts in their original languages. If your school cannot provide this service, CGFNS offers translation for a fee.

Closed Schools & Agencies

If your school closed, you need to contact the institution or agency (like the ministry of health) authorized to hold documents for your school. Likewise, regional or national licensing boards might be organizations to contact if your original licensing agency no longer operates. You must find out who has the authority to validate your records: CGFNS will not accept copies of licenses or school transcripts, only official validation from official issuers.

Sending Documentation to CGFNS

CGFNS does not accept documents via fax or email; you must send hard copies through regular postal mail.

Note:This Q&A has been developed in partnership with the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools. We are grateful for their assistance.

Flashcard Study System for the CGFNS Exam

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When you order the Flashcard Study System for the CGFNS Exam, you'll get our set of 552 flashcards specially selected to give you the most CGFNS test performance improvement for the least time. This is just a small sampling of the topics covered:

Pathology	Immune System	Pharmacology	Anatomy/ Physiology
Hiatal Hernia	Primary Immune Responses	Adrenergic receptors	Adenohypophysis
Diabetes Mellitus	Secondary Immune Responses	Decongestants	Respiratory Control Center
HIV and AIDS	CDC Prevention Isolation Guidelines	Cephalosporins	Action Potential
HBV	Gonorrhea	Anti-viral Drugs	Smooth Muscle
Hepatitis Virus	Chlamydia	Aspirin	Kidney Structure
Bleeding Disorders	Phagocytosis	Opiods	Cardiac Control Center
Myasthenia Gravis	Syphilis	Cholinergic Drugs	Receptor Types
Ischemic Heart Disease	Nosocomial Infections	Uricosurics	Nervous System Cell Types
Uremia	Types of Cytokines	Anti-thyroid Drugs	Right vs. Left Lung
Bell's Palsy	Auto-Immunity	Anti-gout Drugs	pH Regulation
Multiple Sclerosis	Virchow's triad	Methylxanthines	Liver Function

Miscellaneous	Medical Testing	Pediatrics	Obstetrics/ Gynecology
Surgical Terminology	Babinski's reflex	Birth injuries and Newborns	Amniocentesis
Dementia	Pyelogram Procedure	Acne	Signs of Pregnancy
J tube vs. G tube	Lithotripsy Procedure	Iron Deficiency Anemia	Variable Decelerations
Two types of Dialysis	Romberg's test	CHF in Children	Benefits of Breastfeeding
Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs	Level of Consciousness	Sickle Cell Anemia	Abruptio Placenta
Fall risk factors	Mental Exam	Intussusception	Pregnancy Weight Gain
Ethical Decision Making	TB testing	Beta Thalassemia	Placenta Previa
Amputation factors	DTR grading	Eating Disorders	Gestational Diabetes
Phantom Pain	Normal Lab Values	Tanner Staging	4 Stages of Labor
Manic Depression Disorder	Hyperkalemia	Vision Development	Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Types of Anxiety Disorders	Glascow Coma Scale	Freud, Erikson, and Piaget	Dysmenorrhea

Wound/Burn Care	Nutrition
3 Phases of Burn Management	Potassium and foods
Pressure Ulcer Classification	Basics about Sodium
4 types of Burns	Role of Lipids
Electrical Burns	Five Food Groups
3 Layers of Skin	Vitamin B-12
Care of Minor Burns	Folic Acid

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How to Take Tests is a follow-up to How to Study. Learn how to analyze test questions and to recognize clues within the questions themselves that lead to the correct answers. Also learn how to prepare for the exams, how to develop and maintain a positive attitude and how to control stress. Following the lessons are 50 sample test questions from a past CGFNS Qualifying Exam that you can take and apply your newly-learned, test-taking skills.

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