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How does an RN find information on becoming geriatric certified?

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Specializes in Geri - Edu - Infection Control - QAPI.

Google is at your fingertips í ½í¸‰

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moved to Geriatric Nursing forum

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

Unless you have a BSN, you're out of luck.

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Specializes in Geriatrics, Dialysis.
Unless you have a BSN, you're out of luck.

A BSN is not required. The eligibility requirements taken directly from the ANCC:

Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or hold the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.

Have practiced the equivalent of 2 years full-time as a registered nurse.

Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in the specialty area of gerontological nursing within the last 3 years.

Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in gerontological nursing within the last 3 years.

Nowhere does it stipulate the degree required, just the years/hours of experience and practice in the field.

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

The last time I looked at any certification on the ANCC website, the minimum was a BSN. I'll check again.

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Hey,

Just google Geriatric Nurse-BC. You have to take a certification exam.

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