Hello,I was wondering if anyone out there is a Certified Geriatric nurse? I am taking some courses right now and plan to take the certification course at the end. Do you receive any extra money or perks for being certified? I am taking the courses because I really want too, but the facility will reimburse me if I pass. Other than that, the certification is not really recognized in my facility.
Jenny Turner 2 Posts Apr 8, 2005 Hello,I was wondering if anyone out there is a Certified Geriatric nurse? I am taking some courses right now and plan to take the certification course at the end. Do you receive any extra money or perks for being certified? I am taking the courses because I really want too, but the facility will reimburse me if I pass. Other than that, the certification is not really recognized in my facility.I am interested in becoming certified, I am not sure my facility would pay for it but I would like to do it for myself, are you taking your classes on-line? if so where? do you have an email address so I can check into it, I would appreciate any info you have r/t this. Thanks, Jenny @ttony@prtcnet.com. :)
CapeCodMermaid, RN 6,090 Posts Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health. Has 30 years experience. Apr 8, 2005 The ANCC is the group which can certify you. Go to their web site for details. There are courses you can take, but I think you now have to have at least a BSN to sit for the exam.
Schmoo1022 520 Posts Apr 9, 2005 Hi there,I am taking the classes at a hospital in Rhode Island. It's a 14 week course, meeting once a week. I don't think you need to take the courses to sit for the test, but there are other requirements for testing. Like working in Long term care for at least 2 years ( I think?) The hospital is affiliated with a large Long Term Care facility in the area, so maybe you can look into larger nursing facilities in your area?
catlady, BSN, RN 678 Posts Has 21 years experience. Apr 23, 2005 The ANCC is the group which can certify you. Go to their web site for details. There are courses you can take, but I think you now have to have at least a BSN to sit for the exam.I earned my RN, C in gerontology in November 2003. I am a diploma nurse. I didn't take any courses for it. I thought the test was pretty easy for anyone with LTC experience.
