2005 News and Alerts

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JANUARY 21, 2005

CGFNS will make every effort to honor requests of the victims of the recent tsunami
for exam date/location changes and refunds

In an effort to accommodate victims of the recent tsunami who have been scheduled to take the March 2005 CGFNS Qualifying Exam, CGFNS will make every effort to honor victims' requests related to change of exam date or location, and refunds. This change in policy is temporary and intended only for those affected by the tsunami.

To request a change of exam date or location, or to request a refund for a scheduled exam, put the request in writing and fax it to CGFNS at +1 (215) 349 6605. In the subject line type or write “Attention: Department T”. Be sure to include the applicant’s name, birth date, and CGFNS Identification Number if available. In addition include a contact number CGFNS can use to contact you. If you are not the applicant, please indicate your relationship to the applicant.

You may also request a refund or a change of date or location by emailing CGFNS directly, at department_t@cgfns.org.

If you have any questions about these provisional policies, you may contact the CGFNS Customer Service Department at +1 (215) 222 8454, extension 476.

CGFNS is an immigration-neutral, nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and is an internationally recognized authority on the education, registration and licensure of nurses worldwide. CGFNS’s mission is to provide responsible leadership in the delivery of relevant services to the global nursing and health care community. The organization was founded in 1977 through a collaborative effort by representatives from the U.S. Department of Labor; Department of Health, Education and Welfare (now the Department of Health and Human Services); the Immigration and Naturalization Service; and representatives from nursing organizations, including the American Nurses Association and the National League for Nursing.

For additional information about CGFNS and its services, contact: CGFNS International, 3600 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19104-2651 USA; telephone: +1 (215) 222 8454.

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