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Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)

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Your Study Path

CGRN CGRN License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1You are here

Reinforce general GI nursing care and procedural foundations.

34
hours
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Phase 2

Focus on high-weight procedure/intervention domains with case drills.

52
hours
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Phase 3

Train patient-care interventions and safety/infection-control standards.

40
hours
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Phase 4

Complete timed 175-item simulations and targeted domain remediation.

28
hours
Estimated total study time
154 hours
That's about 16 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CGRN Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Current unrestricted RN license
Experience
Two years full-time in GI/endoscopy nursing within 5 years, or 4,000 part-time equivalent hours within 5 years
Additional Requirements
  • Submit application and references by posted spring/fall deadlines
  • Select Prometric test center or approved remote proctoring option during open window
  • Maintain credential by recertification every 5 years

CGRN Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-18 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Candidates may retake in a future exam window by submitting a new application and paying current fees.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$430 SGNA member / $520 non-member (employer rate $415)
Total Estimated Cost$430-$520 per attempt
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The official pass rate is Approximately 55-60% for first-time test-takers (varies by preparation and experience).. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

GI procedure and patient-safety scenarios aligned to official CGRN blueprint percentages.

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What You'll Study

6 chapters covering everything you need to pass

CGRN Exam Details

Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)

Administered by American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN)

Official Source
450 scaled score
Passing Score
175
Questions
4
Hours
$430 SGNA member or $520 non-member (employer program rate $415)
Exam Fee
Study time: 110-170 hours
Prerequisites: Current unrestricted RN license plus required GI/endoscopy practice experience within the prior 5 years.
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN) content outline

General Nursing Care in the GI Setting21%

Foundational GI nursing assessment, preparation, monitoring, and post-care responsibilities.

Gastroenterological Procedures and Therapeutic Interventions35%

Largest domain covering endoscopic procedures and intervention-specific nursing care.

Patient Care Interventions25%

Clinical interventions, patient safety responses, and coordinated procedural care delivery.

Environmental Safety, Infection Prevention and Control19%

Reprocessing, infection prevention, and environmental safety standards in GI units.

What's Included

6 Chapters

Complete exam coverage

Practice Quizzes

With detailed explanations

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What's Next After the CGRN?

After passing the CGRN, you can pursue these career paths

CEN

Broaden emergency-care competencies that complement GI procedural nursing.

CHPN

Expand into serious-illness and palliative symptom-management pathways.

GI Nurse Educator/Manager Roles

Use CGRN to progress into endoscopy leadership and education tracks.

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CGRN Exam FAQ

Official American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN) Resources

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