Attaining a CGFNS Certification helps nurses in various ways.
First: The certificate will help nurses meet USA different states requirements for the registered nurse licensure exam. Most states require a CGFNS Certificate from nurse educated abroad before they can take the NCLEX-RN examination.
Second: CGFNS Certificate holders consistently have a higher rate of success on the NCLEX-RN examination than internationally-educated nurses who do not hold a CGFNS Certificate. Passing the CGFNS Qualifying Exam can help applicants to feel reasonably assured of success on the NCLEX-RN examination.
Third: The CGFNS Certificate helps applicants to qualify for an occupational visa.
Fourth: Generally a certified nurse earns between US$ 16.00 to US$ 25.00 per hour depending upon experience and skills. A nurse can work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Fifth: Anyone with an interest in selecting candidates who have a high probability of success on the NCLEX-RN examination will find the program highly beneficial. Nurse applicants, U.S. Boards of Registered Nurses, the U.S. Department of Labor, the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, universities and employers all make use of the CGFNS Certification Program.