What is a first-level, general nurse?
In order to be eligible for the CGFNS International Certification Program, a nurse must be educated and hold both initial and current registration/licensure as a first-level, general nurse as defined historically by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). A first-level nurse is called a registered or professional nurse in most countries. A general nurse must have obtained theoretical instruction and clinical practice in a variety of nursing areas and must have had his/her nursing education on a post secondary (high school) level.
In order to be eligible for the CGFNS Certification Program, a nurse must be educated and hold both initial and current registration/licensure as a first-level, general nurse as defined historically by the International Council of Nurses (ICN). A first-level nurse is called a registered or professional nurse in most countries. A general nurse must have obtained theoretical instruction and clinical practice in a variety of nursing areas and must have had his/her nursing education on a post secondary (high school) level.
