What is the CGFNS Thailand ISPN Program?

The CGFNS Thailand ISPN (International Standards for Professional Nurses) Program provides first-level, general nurses in Thailand the opportunity to validate their nursing knowledge against international norms. The program consists of initial verification of a candidate’s first-level, general nurse status and evaluation of their nursing knowledge through the Internet-based CGFNS Qualifying Exam^®.

What are the benefits of the ISPN Program for Thai nurses?

Nurses residing in Thailand who are eligible for the ISPN Program will be able to validate their nursing knowledge against international norms to improve their professional status in Thailand and abroad. Thai educators and policy makers can use the aggregate results from those nurses participating in the ISPN Program in Thailand for nursing curriculum evaluation.

What are the qualifications for the ISPN Program in Thailand?

To be eligible for the CGFNS Thailand ISPN Program, you must reside in and be a citizen of Thailand, have graduated from a government-approved nursing school and have your status as a first-level, general nurse verified.

How do I apply for the CGFNS Thailand ISPN Program?

The instructions to apply are located at www.cgfns.org/sections/programs/country/ispnthaiengapply.shtml

What type is the CGFNS Qualifying Exam^®?

The exam takes approximately three hours, is designed by experts and uses objective, multiple-choice questions to assess nursing knowledge in four major areas of nursing: adult health nursing, nursing of children, maternal-infant nursing and psychiatric/mental health nursing.

What is the date for the first CGFNS Qualifying Exam^® for ISPN Thailand?

The first test window is 14–18 November 2011.

When is the deadline for applications?

The deadline to receive all necessary documents is 15 October 2011. Applicants who meet the requirements will receive an Authorization to Test notification with instructions from CGFNS International.

Where will the CGFNS Qualifying Exam^® for ISPN Thailand be given?

ESI (Educational Services International), 319 Phayathat Road, Bangkok 10330 Thailand.

What is the passing score for the CGFNS Qualifying Exam^®?

411.

Does the CGFNS Qualifying Exam^® expire?

No.

Does the CGFNS Thailand ISPN Program certificate expire?

No.

What is the fee for the CGFNS Thailand ISPN Program?

The fee for the CGFNS Thailand ISPN program is US$300.

CGFNS is offering the special price of US$200 (a US$100 discount) to the first 100 Thai nurses who apply for the ISPN Program in Thailand and are eligible to take the November 2011 CGFNS Qualifying Exam^®.

Who is the Institute of International Education (IIE)?

IIE is an organization committed to the development of global leaders and the strengthening of international educational services for human resource development.

Who is CGFNS International?

CGFNS International is an organization that, for more than 30 years, has been conducting certification, verification, evaluation and examination services for nurses and other health care professionals who have been educated and/or were born outside the United States. For more information, go to www.cgfns.org.