Certification Name : Clinical Nurse Specialist; Wellness through Acute Care (Adult-Gerontology)
Certification ID & Type: 9468 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
ACCNS is an entry-level advanced practice certification for nurses educated at the graduate level as clinical nurse specialists (CNSs) to provide advanced nursing care across the continuum of healthcare services (from wellness through acute care) to meet the specialized needs of adult-gerontology, pediatric or neonatal patient populations.
Certifying Organization
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses(AACN)(0528)
101 Columbia, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-1491
Contact information : 800-899-2226 Or 949-362-2000 Fax : 949-362-2020 Email : info@aacn.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes