ETS SUSPENDS TESTS IN CHINA

Educational Testing Service has temporarily suspended administrations of the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of Spoken English (TSE) due to continuing health concerns related to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

http://www.ets.org/news/03042501.html

CGFNS TIME-SAVING TIP

Problem: One of the most difficult components of CGFNS certification is urging a nurse's school to promptly forward graduation diplomas and course-sheets. 

Tip: When contacting your school, include a traceable returnable envelope (such as Fed-Ex, UPS, or DHL).  This will allow you to confirm that the envelope has been mailed by your school, trace the movement of the package, and confirm delivery at CGFNS.

www.cgfns.org

PROCESSING STAT

The Vermont Service Center, which processes cases for employer's on the East Coast, is quoting I-140 nurse processing times of only one month!

http://www.hammondlawfirm.com/processing_times_vsc.htm

NEW PUBLICATION

"Nursing in the U.S.", by Sherry L. Neal appears in the May 2003 issue of Irish Nurse Magazine. The article highlights the nursing opportunities in the U.S. and explains how foreign-educated nurses can position themselves to seize current opportunities.

http://www.hammondlawfirm.com/publications/nursing_article05.2003.pdf

CGFNS TO CLOSE TAIPEI, HONG KONG

CGFNS will close its exam sites at Hong Kong and Taipei, Taiwan for the July 9, 2003 Qualifying Exam due to concerns over the SARS situation in the region. Applicants who have requested either of those sites will be notified and rescheduled to their second choice of exam site or the November exam.

http://www.cgfns.org/cgfns/index.html

CGFNS POSTPONES BEIJING OPENING

CGFNS has decided to postpone opening its Beijing test site until November 12, 2003 due to concerns over the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) situation in China. Applicants who requested the Beijing exam center for July will be notified of their alternative options.

http://www.cgfns.org/cgfns/index.html

CINCINNATI ENQUIRER REPORTS NURSING SKILLS IN HIGH DEMAND   

The Cincinnati Enquirer confirms that nursing skills remain in high demand.  Nationally, the average starting nursing salary has jumped 11% in the last year.

http://www.enquirer.com/editions/2003/05/03/loc_nurses03.html

OHIO HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING (JUNE 9-10)

Columbus, OH – Hammond Law Group, LLC will be participating in the upcoming OHA Annual Meeting & Conference as members of the Society of Ohio Healthcare Attorneys.  Steve Albert will be onsite to meet with current and prospective clients.  

Visit www.hammondlawfirm.com for further details.