cgnc.cgfns.orgCertified Global Nurse Consultant - CGNC Program

Who Should Apply How it Works Required Documents Fees FAQs Contact Us Get Started Certified Global Nurse Consultant Certified Global Nurse Consultant The Certified Global Nurse Consultant (CGNC) Program was designed in collaboration with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) to recognize expert nurses who seek to be recognized for their knowledge and experience. As part of the evaluation process, CGFNS International, Inc. (CGFNS) reviews the application and supporting documentation to determine eligibility for certification as a global nurse consultant. Those issued the CGNC Credential consultant will be an expert on a range of topics and issues and a trusted source of nursing consultancy to the International Council of Nurses (ICN), the National Nursing Associations (NNA), governments, and non-government organizations. Ready to Get Started? Apply Now Already Registered? Login Turn your years of professional expertise into consulting opportunities and direct the future of nursing as a Certified Global Nurse Consultant. Apply Now Learn More Who Should Apply to the Certified Global Nurse Consultant Program? Are you a nurse professional or nurse executive with five or more years of experience in your field of practice? Have you been recognized for your contribution to your area of expertise? Do you wish to become recognized as an expert consultant? If yes, you may meet the requirements for the Certified Global Nurse Consultant. How it Works 1. Click Apply Now to create a CGFNS Applicant Portal account and use the service selector to locate the CGNC service. 2. Complete your profile and respond to the applicant questionnaire. 3. Complete your portfolio by providing information about your education, professional development, professional contributions, career information, and consultation experience. You will also be asked to provide a written self-qualification statement and to submit client and professional references. 4. Upload required documents. 5. Pay for the CGNC service using the Shopping Cart. 6. CGFNS will evaluate your application and the associated documents that you uploaded. 7. If you meet the requirements for the credential, you will receive notification of your certification and will be provided with an electronic certificate. Required Documents & How to Submit After you have selected the service, you will be required to complete the following program requirements under the My Profile section of the CGFNS applicant portal. Identity Documents Submit color photocopies of TWO notarized forms of valid identification directly to CGFNS that verify your current name with no abbreviations. One form of identification must be a photo ID. You may also need to submit additional identity documents to verify any other names you may have used that would appear on documents from your educational institutions or license / certification / registration authorities. Acceptable forms of photo identification include: Passport (required) Driver’s License Other government-issued photo identification All photo IDs must include a clear photo of you (color copies are required) and not have expired when received by CGFNS. Other acceptable forms of identification include: Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate Divorce Certificate Legal Name Change Affidavit Document Language If any of these documents are written in a language other than English, they must be translated by a certified translator. Profile Education History You will be asked to supply information about the education you received. Education could include: Education Programs in Nursing and Nursing Specialties Bachelor’s Degrees Master’s Degrees Doctoral/PHD Degrees Post—Doctoral Degrees Non-Nursing Education Programs Any program for any discipline for which the applicant received credit Certification Applicants holding any certification(s) are encouraged to enter information about all of their certification(s) as a way to demonstrate professional development. Applicants can enter any certifications they have achieved through certifying agencies. Information requested includes the name of the board certification held, the name of the granting certifying body, the certification number, and the certification expiration date. License / Registration Applicants are asked to provide the following information about all current nursing licenses/registrations Country/Province/State of License/Registration Legal professional title Date of registration Date of expiration If you do not hold a current license, provide information related to last license/registration held and reason why you are no longer licensed. Applicants are asked to upload copies of each current license/registration. Work Experience Applicants are asked to provide the following information about the practice settings where you worked as a nurse during the past five years: Name of employer Position/Title Type of practice Dates of employment Brief description of responsibilities *If you are not currently employed as a nurse, please provide information about your most recent relevant work experience. Continuing Education Applicants are to submit information about continuing education hours that have been received within the past three years. Applicants are required to provide: The name of the CE course The CE provider The date(s) of the course The number of CE credits awarded. Questionnaire You are required to answer three questions regarding through a supplementary questionnaire. Respond to questions about membership in national nursing association Review and confirm the Code of Ethics Provide information about your area(s) of expertise You are then required to complete portfolio information under the My Portfolio section. There are four values that are required and nine that are optional. Portfolio Consultation Experience Applicants are asked to provide information about consulting services that they have provided during the last 5 years. Consultation work could have been conducted either formally or informally. Applicants are required to submit: A description of the consultation The dates the consultation work was performed The organization for which the services were performed Professional Reference Applicants are required to provide two references. We ask that one of those references be from a current or former supervisor or mentor. You will be asked to provide: The name of the reference Their relationship to you Their contact information. You will also be required to upload the reference as part of your application. * You can submit two professional references if you do not have a client reference. Client Reference Applicants are required to provide two references. We ask that one of those references be from a current or former client. You will be asked to provide: The name of the reference Their relationship to you Their contact information. You will also be required to upload the reference as part of your application. * You can submit two professional references if you do not have a client reference. Written Self-Qualification Statement Applicants are required to submit a brief Self-Qualification statement describing why you believe that you should be a Certified Global Nurse Consultant. The statement will clearly articulate your qualifications and experience and will outline your area(s) of expertise on which you hope to provide consulting experience. We request that this statement be less than 500 words. Curriculum Vitae Applicants have the option to upload a current CV if they would like to have it added to their portfolio. Publications Applicants are asked to submit information about original work that has been published within the past five (5) years. Acceptable publications include books, book chapters, journal articles, and professional newsletter articles. Applicants are asked to provide information the following information about the publications: Title of article or chapter Name of publication (journal name, book title, etc.)...