What is AGPCNP-BC? Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP - BC

AGPCNP-BC stands for Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP - BC. It is an advanced practice certification issued by American Nurses Credentialing Center.

What it is: Adult-Gerontology Primary Care NP - BC (AGPCNP-BC) is an advanced practice certification. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Who issues it: American Nurses Credentialing Center. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Who may hold it: Open to advanced practice registered nurses. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Advanced practice role: CNP, adult-gerontology primary care population focus. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
Current status: Currently offered by the issuer. nursingworld.org/our-certifications
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: Requires an active RN license and an adult-gerontology primary care NP master's, post-graduate certificate or DNP from an accredited program that included at least 500 faculty-supervised clinical hours. You then pass ANCC's AGPCNP board certification exam, and the credential is renewed every 5 years by meeting professional development requirements. Source: American Nurses Credentialing Center
Good to know: Certification determines role/focus/issuer - not independent pick-lists nursingworld.org/our-certifications

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