Monday, May 28, 2012
TOR Request Done
I already done with my TOR request to my 2 alma mater. I need to go back next month to get it from them and send it. I hope and pray everything will be okay with my papers. Be with me Lord especially on processing with my papers and studying. Thank you Father.
Friday, May 25, 2012
CES CGFNS
I decided to register online today. I successfully placed my order and paid thru credit card. While I was about to print the documents to be given to the school and PRC, I encountered a problem in the verification of registration instead of Registered Nurse they put Licensed Teacher. I read and searched on what to do and the solution is to write a letter for any correction through mail. I made a letter and sent it today together with my marriage contract and high school diploma. I did the slow mail and it takes 2 weeks to get in there. I hope it will get in there on time. I will post any updates for my application and praying everything will be fine with my papers.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
CGFNS Fees - Updated
I will be starting my first step of my application to take the NCLEX tomorrow. I browsed the website about the payment for the evaluation of my credentials and the new rate for CES Professional Report application is now $335. I was really surprised of the price but I have no choice because I need it. For the information of the rest of CGFNS fees, here it is..
Credentials Evaluation Service fees
VisaScreen® fees
CVS fees
Certification Program fees
CGFNS Thailand ISPN Program fees
Payment information and fees
Payment information
Payment must be in U.S. dollars. If you have applied online and are sending payment through postal mail, please print out the voucher and submit it with your payment. Pay using one of these methods:
- By Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card payment online at https://www.cgfns.org/cerpassweb/login.jsp
- By Visa, MasterCard or Discover credit card through postal mail, download the Credit Card Payment form located atwww.cgfns.org/files/pdf/forms/Credit_Card_Payment_form.pdf
- A bank check or international money order (drawn on a U.S. bank) made payable to CGFNS
Please DO NOT SEND CASH through the mail. Personal checks are not accepted. If paying by postal mail, send to CGFNS International, Suite 400, 3600 Market Street, Philadelphia PA 19104-2651 USA.
2012 Fees
Fees as of 9 January 2012. Fees may change without notice.
Credentials Evaluation Service fees| List of services | APPLY ONLINE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| CES Professional Report application This is for those who are educated outside the United States pursuing licensure to practice in the United States. Incorporates customized, requirements templates for individual U.S. state boards of nursing. May also be required by health care employers, immigration attorneys and recruiters | $335.00 | ||
| CES Professional Report application Expedited Review Service Optional service at time of application for a faster review process for applicants who need to meet a specific deadline. See our news article for further information. | At the time of application | $150.00 | |
| After application submission | $250.00 | ||
| CES Academic Report application This is for those who are educated outside the United States pursuing further education in U.S. institutions of higher learning. Application fee includes one report recipient. | $385.00 | ||
| CES Professional Report reprocess an expired application A reprocess application is for those who want to continue, for another 12 months, their first Professional Report application that was paid in full, but requirements were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after a first Professional Report application expires). | $150.001 | ||
| CES Academic Report reprocess an expired application A reprocess application is for those who want to continue, for another 12 months, their first Academic Report application that was paid in full, but requirements were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after a first Academic Report application expires). | $150.001 | ||
| CES Professional Report re-evaluation This is for those who wish to have an additional Professional Report prepared after the first one has been issued. The CES re-evaluation report is issued to only one recipient, but can be either a different recipient or the same recipient who was issued the first Professional report. | $200.00 | ||
| CES Academic Report re-evaluation This is for those who wish to have an additional Academic Report prepared after the first one has been issued. The CES re-evaluation report is issued to only one recipient, but can be either a different recipient or the same recipient who was issued the first Academic report. | $250.00 | ||
| CES English language proficiency report This is for those who are applying to state boards of nursing that require an English language proficiency report included with the CES Professional Report. | $ 85.00 | ||
| Additional CES report recipients (each) This is for those who want to send a CES report to more recipients than the one report recipient included in the application fee (such as other state boards of nursing or schools) at the time of application. | $100.00 | ||
| Evaluation of additional credential (each) This is for those who want another credential evaluated in their CES Report, in addition to the two post-secondary school credentials or the two non-U.S. license/registration credentials already included in the CES application fee. | $ 75.00 | ||
| Duplicate 'Applicant Copy' of CES report for applicant (each) This is for applicants who want another unofficial 'Applicant Copy' of their CES report sent to them. | $ 75.00 | ||
VisaScreen® fees| List of services | APPLY ONLINE | Paper application |
|---|---|---|
| VisaScreen® application A successfully completed application includes the VisaScreen® ICHP certificate that is valid for five years. | $540.00 | $615.00 |
| VisaScreen® reprocess an expired application A reprocess application is for those who want to continue, for another 12 months, their first VisaScreen application that was paid in full, but requirements were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after a first VisaScreen® application expires). | $175.001 | $250.001 |
| VisaScreen® Renewal Application Application is for those whose VisaScreen® ICHP certificate has expired. Renewed ICHP certificate is valid for five years from the previous certificate's expiration date. | $275.00 | $350.00 |
| VisaScreen® application Expedited Review Service An expedited service to review received, required documents within five work days, and issue a VisaScreen Certificate with next day express mail delivery. See our news article for further information and contact details regarding this service. | $500.00 | — |
| VisaScreen® ICHP certificate verification letter This is for verifying to a designated recipient that a VisaScreen® ICHP certificate was issued and an official letter is sent within 10 work days. | $100.00 | — |
| VisaScreen® Replacement ICHP certificate (limit 1) Replaces an original VisaScreen® ICHP Certificate. | $150.00 | — |
CVS fees| List of services | APPLY ONLINE | Paper application |
|---|---|---|
| Credential Verification Service for New York State application This is for those who are educated outside the United States pursuing licensure to practice in the United States through New York State. A CVS report with verified documents is issued to the New York State Education Department (NYSED). | $390.00 | $465.00 |
| Credential Verification Service for New York State Reapplication Another application after the first CVS report has been issued to verify additional credentials for the same or different healthcare profession. | $390.00 | $465.00 |
| Credential Verification Service for New York State Reissue report (each) An official copy of previously issued CVS report sent to the New York State Education Department, (NYSED). | $100.00 | — |
Certification Program fees| List of services | APPLY ONLINE |
|---|---|
| Certification Program application Application includes the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®, Official Study Guide for the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®, a credentials review, and an English language proficiency verification. | $445.00 |
| Certification Program reprocess an expired application A reprocess application is for those who want to continue, for another 12 months their first Certification Program application that was paid in full, but requirements for approval to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after a first Certification Program application expires). | $175.001 |
| CGFNS Qualifying Exam® Re-Examination application A re-examination application includes a new CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for those who did not pass or did not arrive for a scheduled exam. | $350.00 |
| CGFNS Qualifying Exam® reprocess an expired re-examination application A reprocess Re-Examination application is for those who want to continue, for another 12 months their CGFNS Qualifying Exam®Re-Examination application that was paid in full, but requirements for approval to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® were not met within the first 12 months (only one reprocess application is accepted after a Re-Examination application expires). | $175.001 |
| CGFNS Qualifying Exam® rescoring service The Internet-based CGFNS Qualifying Exam® is computer scored. However, if you have failed the exam and feel that a rescoring of your answers is warranted, you may request this additional service for up to two years after the exam date. | $ 50.00 |
| Certification Program CGFNS certificate verification letter This is for verifying to a designated recipient that a Certification Program CGFNS certificate was issued and an official letter is sent within 10 work days. | $100.00 |
| Certification Program Replacement CGFNS certificate Replaces an original Certification Program CGFNS Certificate. | $150.00 |
Other fees
| List of services | Fee |
|---|---|
| Forwarding education records/transcripts This is a fee to request CGFNS to send official copies of education records/transcripts to licensing boards/authorities, educational institutions and employers (this service does not include an evaluation of the documents). | $ 75.00 |
| Forwarding education records/transcripts and license/registration/diploma documents This is for requesting CGFNS to send official copies of both education records/transcripts and license/registration/diploma documents to licensing/registration authorities, educational institutions and employers (this service does not include an evaluation of the documents). | $100.00 |
| Translations of documents, per page This is the fee to request CGFNS International to have required documents translated into English. | $ 85.00 |
| Return check fee This is the fee that is charged when your check is returned because of insufficient funds in your account. | $ 75.00 |
| Resend certificate This is for resending a certificate after it is returned to CGFNS International because of an address error or there is no one available to sign for the express mail package. | $100.00 |
| Credit card denied fee This is the fee that is charged when your credit card denies payment. | $ 75.00 |
CGFNS Thailand ISPN Program fees| List of services | APPLY ONLINE | Paper application |
|---|---|---|
| CGFNS Thailand ISPN application | — | $300.00 |
1 Applicants are given 12 months to meet the requirements of the application order, after which it expires. If an application that has been paid in full expires, an applicant has up to 12 months to apply for a reprocess (another 12 months on that application) and fully pay the reprocess fee listed above in the fees table (only one reprocess application is accepted after an initial application expires). If an applicant has NOT paid in full, or if fees paid were applied to previous services, and the application order expires, applicants do not qualify for the reprocess, but must submit a new application and pay the full fee to have 12 months to process the application and complete all the requirements. The subsequent 12 months begins when we receive the new application.
Time limits
For applications and payment
Applicants applying for the CGFNS Certification Program, the Credentials Evaluation Service and the VisaScreen®: Visa Credentials Assessment are given 12 months to meet the requirements of the application order, after which it expires. Orders for these three services that have not resulted in the rostering of an applicant to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for the Certification Program, that have not resulted in the issuing of a Credentials Evaluation Service report, that have not resulted in the issuing of an ICHPVisaScreen® certificate within 12 months of the application date or that have not been paid in full will expire.
If an application that has been paid in full expires, an applicant has up to 12 months to apply for a reprocess (another 12 months on that application) and fully pay the reprocess fee listed above in the fees table. Only one reprocess application is accepted after an initial application expires.
If an applicant has not paid in full, or if fees paid were applied to previous services, and the initial application order expires, applicants do not qualify for the reprocess, but must submit a new application and pay the full fee to have 12 months to process the application and complete all the requirements. The subsequent 12 months begins when we receive the new application.
Refund policy
CGFNS has a “no refund” policy for all programs, products and services. No refund is given after an order is submitted. If CGFNS makes an error, consideration for a refund will be given on a case-by-case basis.
What your fees help us to do
The fees reflect the cost associated with processing applications/orders, scanning documents, reviewing applicant credentials and files, postage and, as applicable, obtaining academic records/transcripts, validating license/registration/diploma, preparing reports/certificates and administering the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®.
Appeal Request Service
CGFNS International has an Appeals Procedure that gives applicants the right to appeal an action by CGFNS. Applicants may submit a written notice of appeal to CGFNS for review by the appropriate CGFNS staff. Applicants will be notified whether their appeal request is granted or denied. Granted appeal requests are reviewed by the CGFNS Appeals Committee in accordance with the CGFNS International Appeals Procedure.
Beginning October 3, 2011, a new service fee of $500 will be charged to applicants who have submitted an Appeal Request that has been granted a review by the CGFNS International Appeals Committee. Eligible applicants will receive information and notification regarding the Appeals Procedure and will be instructed to submit their payment online. Appeal requests supported by the Appeals Committee are eligible for a refund of the service fee charged. Applicants should not remit payment until they have received the Official Appeals Procedure that explains the process in detail.
Source: http://www.cgfns.org/sections/apply/fees.shtml
Beginning October 3, 2011, a new service fee of $500 will be charged to applicants who have submitted an Appeal Request that has been granted a review by the CGFNS International Appeals Committee. Eligible applicants will receive information and notification regarding the Appeals Procedure and will be instructed to submit their payment online. Appeal requests supported by the Appeals Committee are eligible for a refund of the service fee charged. Applicants should not remit payment until they have received the Official Appeals Procedure that explains the process in detail.
Source: http://www.cgfns.org/sections/apply/fees.shtml
Saturday, May 12, 2012
NCLEX Exam-Frequently Asked Questions
While I was browsing the net, I found this very good information. Here it is:
If you’re one of the thousands of unemployed nurses, I bet you already know the downside of being one: no financial freedom, utter boredom and worse, mental stagnation.
I’m sure any unemployed person, regardless of profession, can attest to the fact that being jobless can hurt both a person’s pocket and productivity but in the case of a nurse who has been unemployed for almost 1 year or longer, stagnation in terms of nursing knowledge or skill gives the most hurtful blow. And given the current trend of nursing employment in the Philippines, it seems that the disadvantages of being a jobless nurse are starting to pile up like pancakes. But aside from riding the bandwagon of thecall center industry, are there any more options left to give our beloved nurses a chance to practice what they love the most? How can a Filipino nurse rev up his/her productivity without putting those 4 years of backbreaking studies to waste?
Surviving the unemployment trend in the Philippines is not an easy task but with perseverance, patience and a bit of creativity, a Filipino nurse can withstand even the lowest point of being jobless. I’m pretty sure nepotism and the never-ending “backer system” will always remain as your major road blocks but if you really love what you do, then no one and nothing can stop you from getting it. Here are some of the five ways to jump start yournursing career:
1. Get the latest updates from reliable Nursing blogs or websites
In an era when demands for newspapers are declining, people consider online contents as the best way to be informed, entertained and find tons of job opportunities. Gone are the days when internet contents were boring people to death because websites,nursing blogs in particular, are now becoming more interactive and engaging for its readers.
For instance, by getting regular updates from blogs like RNspeak.com, you will not only receive unlimited information and inspiring stories because these past few years, nursing blogs were among the first few to relay the latest local nursing opportunities like RNHEALS and Philhealth CARES to the online community.
You’re probably unemployed now and wasting too much time playing games or giving status updates in several social networking sites so why not visit nursing blogs for a change?
2. Attend Nursing job fairs and conferences
Job fairs can either be a “general” job market catering to different professions or a Nursing job fair focusing on existing demands for Filipino nurses. Either way, an unemployed nurse won’t get hurt if he/she takes the chance and spend the rest of the day submitting resumes or attending short interviews in these job fairs.
Major job search websites like Jobstreet posts regular updates about scheduled job fairs in your area while the Philippine Nursing Opportunities, Conference, Expo & Job Fair (PNOCE) organize annual events every last quarter of the year both in Manila and Cebu so make sure you’re among the first few to know their latest announcements to increase your chances of getting hired.
3. Check major job search websites regularly for the latest opportunities
From company nurse positions to overseas employment opportunities, one can never go wrong with Jobstreetand other job search websites in the Philippines.
In addition to the updated job postings, these websites also offer excellent tips on increasing one’s chances of getting hired like how to create a killer resume and cover letter. If you are ready to think outside the box and grab nursing-related opportunities outside the hospitals, a job search website can also be your best pal. As a matter of fact, you can find here job vacancies from different industries ranging from BPO to communication services.
4. Continue to upgrade yourself by attending various seminars and training programs
They say skills and education are considered good investments and in the case of unemployed nurses, upgrading one’s self is not hard to accomplish. IVT training, First Aid and BLS are just among the list of skills training you can attend to if you want to be a valuable part of both the hospital and your own community.
Some seminars and training programs are free of charge but most of them require a set of fees. It might cost you a few hundreds but always remember that no amount of money can ever equal your patient’s life so make sure you won’t stop from making yourself a better nurse.
5. Earn extra cash while applying for nursing jobs on the side
Applying for jobs and even working as a volunteer/staff nurse (they usually receive small salary or none at all) can be costly that’s why to help you survive these trying times, you need to find other ways to get extra income. Having a part-time job can help you supplement your measly income but it requires more than just the desire tofind a job. From online freelancing (e.g. oDesk or Elance) to joining networking gigs, opportunities are really abundant especially for nurses who are brave enough to get out of their comfort zones.
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