ACNPC-AG — Certification for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

ACNPC-AG^® is an entry-level advanced practice certification for nurses educated at the graduate level as ACNPs to provide advanced nursing care across the continuum of healthcare services to meet the specialized needs of the adult-gerontology patient population (young adults, older adults and the frail elderly) with complex acute and/or chronic health conditions.

The ACNPC-AG exam is in alignment with requirements of the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification and Education. To learn more about the Consensus Model, visit the APRN Resources area of this website. Learn about AACN's Adult-Gerontology ACNP Curriculum Pre-Approval Program. 

The ACNPC-AG exam was launched in January 2013. Eligible candidates may apply online or submit a paper application. The ACNPC-AG exam fee includes:

• Free access to the ACNPC-AG Certification Review Course Online
• Free access to ACNPC-AG Practice Exam Questions

New Candidates

• Initial ACNPC-AG Certification
• How to Prepare for the ACNPC-AG Exam
• Taking the ACNPC-AG Exam
• Schools with Curriculums Approved for ACNPC-AG Certification

Current Certificants

• ACNPC-AG Certification Renewal