This is a Computer-Based Test (CBT)

Credential Awarded: RN-BC (Registered Nurse—Board Certified)

Description of Practice
Nurses who work primarily with older adults incorporate gerontological competencies in order to assess, manage and implement health care to meet the specialized needs of older adults and evaluate the effectiveness of such care. The nurse’s primary challenge is to identify and use the strengths of older adults and assist them to maximize their independence, minimize disability, and where appropriate, achieve a peaceful death. Nurses actively involve older adults and family members, where possible, in decision making which impacts the quality of the older adult’s everyday life.

EligibilityCriteria
All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.

		Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the
		professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country
		Have practiced the equivalent of two years full time as a registered nurse
		Have a minimum of 2,000 hours of clinical practice in gerontological nursing
		within the last three years
		Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in gerontological nursing
		within the last three years