Is ABCGNs certification program accredited by ABNS?
ABCGN is proud to announce that it received accreditation for its CGRN certification program from the American Board of Nursing Specialties (ABNS) earlier this year. Accreditation status is granted for five years. ABNS is the standard setting body for specialty nursing certification programs and offers a very stringent and comprehensive accreditation process. ABCGN provided extensive documentation demonstrating that it has met the 18 ABNS standards of quality. What does ABNS accreditation mean for those interested in coming CGRN certified or those already certified? It means that a nationally recognized accrediting body has determined that the CGRN credential is based on a valid and reliable testing process and that the structures in place to administer the examinations meet and even exceed the standards of the certification industry from a legal, regulatory and association management perspective. This is a testament to the public about the quality of an individual nurse’s certificatio
