Geriatric Nurse certification

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Specializes in lots of different areas.

Do any of you have one? And how do I get one? Do I need to take a course, or can I study independently and take the test at a testing center? I have my ASN...

Thanks, Jenny

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Specializes in LTC Family Practice.

I'm an LPN and I know we can get certifications in geriatrics, via NAPNES, I guess as an RN you could also get them...go to their web site and email them and ask.

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Specializes in lots of different areas.

Cool, the more I search online, the more I find. I don't think I have 1,000 hours, and it looks like it may take up to 4,000 clinical hours. I can wait. Are there other certifications I can do while I wait? I work at a NH that doesn't do much for continuing education... I am perfectly fine studying and testing on my own if that's what it takes!

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I am doing things a bit backward, not sure if this helps but for personal reasons am an RCA getting my CNA (almost done) going to school for my LPN and in the mix getting a Gerontology Certificate. It will increase my knowledge as well as my pay even if I wasn't going for LPN and not only have I learned about the nursing aspects but psychological, physical, emotional, laws and guides for seniors and to protect them and elder issues along with a class in nursing geriatrics which is part of the program. It would only take 2-3 semesters possibly 1 yr max to do and that is only because every class wasn't offered every semester.

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

Think I remember (from last I looked), it costs $350 or so to sit for the exam... not including any preparatory course or special materials for study.

From my experience, not many facilities will pay for an employee to secure this cert.

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Specializes in Gerontology, Med surg, Home Health.

If you get certified through the ANCC, you have to have at least a BSN and many hours of actual work. You can not become certified until you are an RN with many many hours/days/years of experience. I got certified before the BSN requirement took place. I've been in long term care since 1982 and didn't find the test too difficult. I let my certification lapse however since it didn't really get me anything. Now I'm certified as a DON in LTC...which still hasn't gotten me anything except more initials after my name and bragging rights!

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

Brag away, CCM! ;>)

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What are the steps to become Board certified in Gerontology nursing. Rhe ANC does not say. Is there a course I need to take or what Need some better info other than cost and requirements

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I'm wondering if I should become certified in Gerontology. Any benefits??

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Specializes in Rehab & Psych.

I'm looking for the best possible practice test questions to take the board certification exam for gerontology as I have worked in long-term care for multiple years and would like to be board certified before any other certification. Any suggestions? Anything I have looked at is geared towards an APRN and I am an RN.

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