What is ACCNS-AG? Acute Care CNS - Adult-Gerontology

ACCNS-AG stands for Acute Care CNS - Adult-Gerontology. It is an advanced practice certification issued by AACN Certification Corporation.

What it is: Acute Care CNS - Adult-Gerontology (ACCNS-AG) is an advanced practice certification. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Who issues it: AACN Certification Corporation. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Who may hold it: Open to advanced practice registered nurses. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Advanced practice role: CNS, adult-gerontology acute care population focus. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Current status: Currently offered by the issuer. (aacn.org handbooks page)
Where it prints: Printed after your name, in position 4 of the standard display order. ANCC: how to display your credentials
How you get it: You need a current, unencumbered US RN or APRN license and a completed graduate-level adult-gerontology CNS program at an accredited nursing school, covering care from wellness through acute care, and then you pass the ACCNS-AG exam. Renewal is every 5 years, using any two of these three: 1,000 APRN practice hours, 150 CE points (25 in pharmacology), or passing the exam again. Source: AACN Certification Corporation
Good to know: Certification determines role/focus/issuer - not independent pick-lists (aacn.org handbooks page)

How it prints on your résumé

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