What are the differences between the CES report and the CGFNS certificate from the Certification Program?
The Credentials Evaluation Service (CES) report summarizes a health care professional’s credentials. The Credentials Evaluation Service evaluates the educational/professional credentials of first- and second-level nurses, while the Certification Program accommodates only first-level, general (registered) nurses. CES does not require passing the CGFNS Qualifying Exam®. Passing the CGFNS Qualifying Exam® for the CGFNS certificate will indicate one’s likelihood of passing the NCLEX-RN®.
