Career Details

Genetics Nursing - Advanced

Description

The ANCC Advanced Genetics Nursing board certification through portfolio assessment provides a valid and reliable assessment of the entry-level clinical knowledge and skills of registered nurses practicing in the genetics nursing specialty after initial RN licensure and graduate education. Once you complete eligibility requirements and successfully pass the portfolio review process, you are awarded the credential: Advanced Genetics Nursing-Board Certified (AGN-BC). This credential is valid for 5 years. You can continue to use this credential by maintaining your license to practice and meeting the renewal requirements in place at the time of your certification renewal.

Certifying Organization

ANA Enterprise

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? No

How many years until certification must be renewed? 5 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Certification in Pathology: Molecular Genetic Pathology

Certifying Organization

American Board of Pathology

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Genetics Counselor

Certifying Organization

American Board of Genetic Counseling

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment

Certifying Organization

National Consortium of Breast Centers, Inc.

Type

C - Specialty

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