Southern Careers Institute
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
Associate Degree
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Brownsville
Brownsville, TX
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
75 weeks
App fee
None
Tuition
$40,170 for the Program
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist Certification — AGCNS-BC
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The ANCC Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS) board certification examination is a competency-based examination that provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry-level clinical knowledge and skills of the AGCNS. This certification aligns with the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. Once you complete eligibility requirements to take the certification examination and successfully pass the exam, you are awarded the credential: AGCNS-BC (Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist-Board). This credential is valid for 5 years. You can continue to use this credential by maintaining your license to practice and meeting renewal requirements in place at the time of your certification renewal. The AGCNS certification is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).
Certifying Organization
American Nurses Credentialing Center
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? No
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Yes
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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