Gerontological Nurse Practitioner Alternative Eligibility Ends December 31, 2010
Effective January 1, 2011, ANCC will discontinue its Alternate Eligibility option for the ANCC Gerontological Nurse Practitioner certification. Presently, ANCC offers alternate eligibility criteria for board certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, Adult Nurse Practitioners, and Family Nurse Practitioners to validate additional expertise in advanced gerontological nursing.

Individuals who wish to apply for ANCC Gerontological Nurse Practitioner certification using alternate eligibility must submit an application by December 31, 2010. Applications seeking certification through alternate eligibility that are received after December 31, 2010 will not be processed. The application can be found at: www.nursecredentialing.org/Applications.aspx.

Certification by Reciprocity Ends December 31, 2010
Effective January 1, 2011, ANCC certification by reciprocity will no longer be available. Presently, ANCC offers certification through reciprocity for individuals certified by other certifying organizations in the following areas: Adult Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Case Management Nurse, Medical-Surgical Nurse, and Pediatric Nurse.

Nurses currently certified by another organization who wish to obtain ANCC certification by reciprocity must submit an application by December 31, 2010. Applications received after December 31, 2010 will not be processed. The application can be found at: www.nursecredentialing.org/Applications.aspx.

Credential Awarded: ANP-BC

Eligibility Criteria
Do you qualify to sit for this exam?

Initial Certification Application
This application is a typeable PDF. Applicants have the option of saving the application to their own computer, typing in all of the required information, then printing the application, signing where appropriate, and mailing it. Alternately, all applications may be printed out and then filled in by hand in blue or black ink before mailing.

This exam is a computer-based test. This means you can apply all year and test during a 90-day window at a time and location convenient to you. Applications for this certification will be accepted at any time.

Renewal Application
Certifications must be renewed every 5 years. Renewal applications are due at least 3 months before your certification expiration date.

Pricing valid for 2008-2010 only—additional fees for special services may apply. See application for details.

ACNP Student Member Discount Coupon
For a short time, ANCC is offering ACNP student members an extra $50 off the fee for initial nurse practitioner certification. Simply submit this coupon along with proof of your American College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) student membership when you send in your ANCC certification application.

Accreditation
This ANCC certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification.

Review Resources

Test Content Outline
Use this free study aid to see the subject areas that are covered by the exam.

Test Reference List
Use this free study aid to see the list of references used to build the exam.

Sample Test Questions & Answers
To help candidates prepare for the certification exams, ANCC provides FREE short, interactive online sample tests. The sample questions are similar to those on the exams, but do not represent the full range of content or levels of difficulty.

Adult Nurse Practitioner Online Narrated Review Course
This course contains the same content as our popular Review Seminars, with the voice over of an instructor talking the student through the material. CNE contact hours included.

Adult Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual
Written by nursing experts, thus manual help candidates prepare for the certification exam by enhancing your critical thinking skills and identifying strengths and weaknesses. Contact hours available on-line for an additional fee.

Test Taking Strategies
Has it been a while since you took a test? This refresher course addresses test-taking tricks and tips.