The ACCNS-AG credential, administered by AACN Certification Corporation, is an entry-level advanced practice board certification for clinical nurse specialists educated at the graduate level to provide advanced nursing care across the continuum from wellness through acute care for the adult-gerontology population (young adults, older adults, and the frail elderly). The exam's test plan is organized around two major dimensions: Clinical Judgment (67%), spanning cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, hematology/immunology/oncology, gastrointestinal, renal/genitourinary, integumentary, musculoskeletal, neurology, psychosocial/behavioral/cognitive health, factors influencing wellness and health status, and multisystem problems; and Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (33%), spanning advocacy/moral agency, caring practices, response to diversity, facilitation of learning, collaboration, systems thinking, and clinical inquiry — all organized under the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care.
ACCNS-AG
Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACCNS-AG) Certification
The ACCNS-AG is an entry-level advanced practice board certification from AACN Certification Corporation for clinical nurse specialists educated at the graduate level to care for adult-gerontology patients, from wellness through acute care. The exam has 175 multiple-choice items (150 scored) and a 3.5-hour time limit.
Certification details
| Certifying body | AACN Certification Corporation (American Association of Critical-Care Nurses). |
|---|---|
| Eligibility | Clinical nurse specialists educated at the graduate level to care for the adult-gerontology population; confirm the current license and education requirements with AACN. |
| Exam format | 175 multiple-choice items (150 scored, 25 unscored), 3.5-hour time limit, computer-based in a linear format that lets you mark items and return to them. |
| Content outline | Clinical Judgment (67%) and Professional Caring and Ethical Practice (33%), organized under the AACN Synergy Model for Patient Care. |
| Renewal | Certification is valid for 5 years; renewal options combine practice hours, CE points, and the exam. |
| Official source | American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) |
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