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ANCC Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC)

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AGPCNP-BC ANCC Nursing Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1You are here

Build efficient assessment workflows and diagnostic reasoning.

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Phase 2

Focus on high-weight plan-of-care management and pharmacology.

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Phase 3

Integrate professional-practice, legal/ethical, and collaboration topics.

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Phase 4

Complete timed full-length simulations and targeted review.

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Estimated total study time
198 hours
That's about 20 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the AGPCNP-BC Exam?

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Age
Education
Adult-gerontology primary care NP master's, post-graduate certificate, or DNP from an accredited program
Experience
Minimum of 500 faculty-supervised AGPCNP clinical hours in program preparation
Additional Requirements
  • Current, active RN license (U.S./territory or legally recognized equivalent)
  • Submit required education validation for authorization to test
  • All eligibility criteria must be met at application review and exam time

AGPCNP-BC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Candidates who do not pass may retest after 60 calendar days; no more than three attempts are allowed in any 12-month period.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$395 non-member / $295 ANA member / $340 AANP or GAPNA member
Application Fee$140 non-refundable administrative fee (included in listed exam price)
Total Estimated Cost$395 initial non-member; $295-$340 with membership discounts
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AGPCNP-BC Exam Details

ANCC Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (AGPCNP-BC)

Administered by ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center)

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Scaled score 350 (scale 0-500)
Passing Score
175
Questions
3.5
Hours
$395 non-member / $295 ANA member / $340 AANP or GAPNA member
Exam Fee
Study time: 140-220 hours
Prerequisites: Current RN license plus accredited AGPCNP graduate education with APRN core coursework and supervised clinical hours.
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ANCC (American Nurses Credentialing Center) content outline

Patient Assessment Process24%

Comprehensive assessment, history-taking, and interpretation of findings.

Plan of Care60%

Diagnosis, pharmacology, implementation, and evaluation across adult-gerontology primary care.

Professional Practice16%

Scope/standards, collaboration, evidence-based care, and ethical/legal practice.

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