Here's a list of US states whose Boards of Nursing no longer require licensure applicants to take the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) Certification Exam. Some of these states still accept the CGFNS certificate but they will also accept alternative screening certifications like the Credentials Evaluation Service. For more detailed information about each state BON and its specific requirements, just google the BON or go to the NSCBN Web site and search for your desired BON from their directory. List of States: Oregon / Minnesotta / North Carolina California / Arkansas / New York Nevada / Illinois / Vermont Arizona / Kentucky / New Jersey Colorado / Ohio / Maryland New Mexico / Florida / Massachusetts Kansas / Georgia / Texas / South Carolina Michigan (New) If you know a state that should belong to this list, please call our attention.
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