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As health systems struggle with nursing shortages, CGFNS International sees a sharp rise in nurses seeking to migrate to the U.S.
Report shows visa certifications hitting a new high in 2023 but a decline is likely with U.S. immigration limits In a report published today, CGFNS International revealed that in 2023 it issued its highest-ever number of occupational visa certifications to nurses and other skilled health workers seeking to migrate to…
Read More New Survey of Immigrant Nurses in the U.S. Reveals their Economic Impact
PHILADELPHIA – In addition to helping alleviate a chronic nursing shortage in the United States, immigrant nurses are estimated to spend well over $46 billion annually in the U.S. economy while providing hundreds of millions more in financial support to family members back home, according to a report from CGFNS…
Read More Nursing Shortage and Migration: The Benefits and Responsibilities
by Frances Hughes, RN, BA, MA, DNurs, FAAN, Col (ret), JP, CNZM , Director Strategic Global Initiatives, FEN advisory member Nurses migrate to more developed countries for better career opportunities, and to provide better income and security for family members back in their home countries. This is not a new phenomenon,…
Read More Embracing Migrants Across The Globe: Benefits For All
by Frances Hughes, RN, BA, MA, DNurs, FAAN, Col (ret), JP, CNZM , Director Strategic Global Initiatives, FEN advisory member Throughout history, people have made the journey from one country to another. There are many reasons why someone chooses to start such a journey, which is why it is important…
Read More Nurses Month 2022 – Week Four: Nursing – Community Engagement Benefits Everyone!
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Learning & Innovation Officer, CGFNS International Community Engagement: The Whys and What’s for Nurses The final emphasis during Nurses’ Month 2022 is dedicated to Community Engagement. You may ask “why is community engagement important in nursing”? Multiple reasons can be identified, and include…
Read More Nurses Month 2022 – Week Three: Nursing and Life-Long Learning
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Learning & Innovation Officer, CGFNS International The Importance of Professional Development for Nurses The third week of Nurses’ Month is all about Professional Development. As a nurse for many decades, I know that it is important to keep up with the changes—not only…
Read More CGFNS Proudly Celebrates International Nurses Day and Nurses Month
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Learning & Innovation Officer, CGFNS International For International Nurses Day (May 12), National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and Nurses Month (May), CGFNS International joins the international community in recognizing the admirable and invaluable contributions nurses make each and every day in the communities…
Read More Nurses Month 2022 – Week Two: Nursing and Meaningful Recognition
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Learning & Innovation Officer, CGFNS International Meaningful Recognition is Key to Nurse Retention The American Nurses Association has identified the month of May as “Nurses Month” and week two (May 8-14) will focus on “Recognition”. This prompts me to ask: What is recognition…
Read More Nurses Month 2022 – Week One: Self Care
by Susan Sanders, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Learning & Innovation Officer, CGFNS International National Nurses Month: You Make A Difference – May 2022 CGFNS joins the world in recognizing the nursing profession during the month of May. This celebration coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale on May 12th. The…
Read More CGFNS International’s Statement on Ukraine
On behalf of CGFNS International, our Board of Trustees, and our staff, we are proud to stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Alongside the global community we support the nurses and allied healthcare professionals currently trying to provide aid and comfort to those in need. We join the…
Read More Dr. Franklin Shaffer and Mukul Bakhshi Co-Author Editorial in Nursing Ethics
CGFNS International’s President and CEO, Dr. Franklin A. Shaffer, and Mukul Bakhshi, Director of Government Affairs of CGFNS’ Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices division, are co-authors of a new editorial in Nursing Ethics titled, “Ethical challenges and nursing recruitment during COVID-19.” Published on February 10, the editorial explores the…
Read More Nursing workforce crisis looms as expected six-million shortfall will be increased by more than four million nurses retiring by 2030
Up to 4.7 million nurses worldwide are expecting to retire by 2030. A new report reveals strategies that must be adopted to help them continue in work and keep health services running. Ageing Well? Policies to Support Older Nurses at Work builds on the World Health Organization’s State of the World’s Nursing…
Read More Dr. Shaffer Named Keynote Speaker at ENNSSA International Conference 2020
Dr. Franklin A. Shaffer, President and Chief Executive Officer of CGFNS International, Inc., was named a Keynote Speaker for the Egyptian Novice Nurse and Students’ Scientific Association (ENNSSA) International Conference (EIC) 2020. Dr. Shaffer will speak on Saturday, December 12, 2020 at 16:00 GST (11:00 EST). His presentation will discuss…
Read More WHO Recruitment Code 10-year Review Calls for Increased Safeguards, Engagement from Private Sector Actors
In the 10 years since its adoption, the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel (WHO Code) has sought to strengthen global health systems and to create an ethical framework for international recruitment and migration. In a recent review for the World Health Assembly, the…
Read More CGFNS Attends NANNNA’s 10th Annual Scientific Conference on Global Health
CGFNS International, Inc. attended the National Association of Nigerian Nurses in North America’s (NANNNA) 10th Annual Scientific Conference on Global Health outside Chicago in Glenview, IL from November 7-10, 2019. The conference promotes learning and networking among Nigerian nurses from across the U.S. and Canada. This year, it was attended…
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