Franklin A. Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN

Frank Shaffer, EdD, RN, FAAN, began his nursing career as the first male graduate from the Mercer Hospital School of Nursing. Today, he is the chief executive officer (CEO) of The Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS) International, expanding and diversifying their scope of services and influencing healthcare on a global level. Along the way, Frank's career has been filled with unique experiences, all guided and influenced by his passion for learning (learning for himself and helping others learn), collaboration at all levels (one to one, between organizations, and between healthcare professions), building relationships, and moving nursing forward in all practice settings.