Is there a difference between ACNP and AG-ACNP

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Hey everyone! I'm just throwing an easy topic out there... I am an ICU nurse and have taken an interest in becoming an ACNP. I have been looking at programs and I see a few ACNP programs but mostly were AG-ACNP programs. I know the AG stands for adult gerontology, but is there a difference between ACNP and AG-ACNP? just making sure before I apply.

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The certification and title will be changing to AG-ACNP but there will not be a difference. The program teaches a little extra about Gerentology because they are eliminating the Adult Gerentolgy NP degree so they just combined it. You'll be fine in either program.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

All schools that still offer ACNP should be transitioning to AG-ACNP.

ANCC will cease offering the ACNP certification exam after December 31, 2014.

AACN will also no longer accept applicants for ACNP certification after December 31, 2014.

ANCC is now accepting applicants for the new and improved AGACNP-BC.

AACN is also now accepting applicants for a similar test which grants the ACNPC-AG credentials.

More info:

http://www.nursecredentialing.org/AcuteCareNP

ACNPC â€" Certification for Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioners

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you guys are awesome thanks!

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