How Do I Get Certified?

There are 4 nursing certifications for geriatrics:

• Associate Degree/Diploma level -
  Exam: #09
  Credential: RN,C (Registered Nurse, Certified)
• Baccalaureate level -
  Exam: #40
  Credential: RN,BC (Registered Nurse, Board Certified)
• Advanced Practice level -
  Exam: #18 Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontological Nursing
  Credential: APRN,BC (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified)
  Exam: #23 Gerontological Nurse Practitioner
  Credential: APRN,BC (Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Board Certified)

NEW! The Associate Degree/Diploma Gerontological Nurse Exam (#9), Baccalaureate Gerontological Nurse Exam (#40), Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontological Nursing Exam (#18) and Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Exam (#23) are all offered in a computer-based format, and are available 6 days a week at over 300 national test sites.

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• Click here for an ANCC gerontological nursing exam brochure and application.