What are the Education and Certification Requirements?
To become an AGNP, one must first obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and become a licensed Registered Nurse (RN). Following this, the nurse must complete a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program with a specialization in adult gerontology. After completing the educational requirements, the individual must pass a national certification exam, such as those offered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
