SGNA
What Being an SGNA Member Means.
ABCGN
What Being Certified Means
Become a CGRN and show your professional commitment to your GI Specialty.
DEADLINE FOR ONLINE CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS
Spring Exam
Application Window: January 1 - February 28 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
Testing Window: May 1 - May 31, candidates will select the time and location through the Prometric website after the application window closes. You will receive an email after your application has been reviewed with your eligibility ID.
Please note that the May 2023 exam window will be a beta exam due to the recent CGRN Job Analysis. This means that immeidate scoring will be unavailable and your score report will be received approximately 6 - 8 weeks after the conclusion of the exam window.
Fall Exam
Application Window: June 1 - July 31 at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time
Testing Window: October 1 - October 31, candidates will select their time and location through the Prometric website after the application window closes. You will receive an email after your application has been reviewed with your eligibility ID.
Application Fees
SGNA Member: $430
Non-SGNA Member: $520
CGRN Exam fees are non-refundable after the application window closes, no exceptions will be made.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & EXAM INFORMATION
Certification Eligibility Requirements >
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Preparing for the Exam >
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Taking the Exam >
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Exam Information >
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Requirements for recertification has changed. Below is the new and old requirements
RE-CERTIFICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Requirements
Total Hours 75
GI-Specific 60
GI-Specific Category 1 (Live Nursing Seminars) 30
ABCGN
The ABCGN Recertification Program requires that the candidate update their knowledge and skills that reflect continuing competence as definded by the ongoing commitment of a registered nurse to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, and judgement with the attitudes,values, and beliefs required to practice safely, effectively, and ethically in a designated role, patient population and/or setting .
The recertification by contact hour program requires that the nurse is actively practicing gastroenterology nursing. All candidates are required to obtain 75 contact hours. Of the 75 hours, 60 must be GI-specific and 30 of those must be from CE-approved nursing seminars or workshops. Gastroenterology is a medical specialty concerned with the study of digestive diseases.
Rationale:
A GI Specific contact hour should provide a knowledge or skill that is essential to providing care to a patient with a gastrointestinal disease or problem. The information imparted should enable the Gastroenterology nurse to anticipate the care and interventions needed to treat the patient; provide the necessary care and interventions, and supply follow up care and teaching.
For complete information on the re-certification process, requirements, and criteria, refer to the Re-certification Handbook and What is Considered GI Specific Tip Sheet.
For help with completing your re-certification application, please use this step-by-step guide.
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Verification Forms
These forms can be use for your documentation needed for recertification.
Category 9: Poster Presentations
Category 10: Preceptorship
Category 11: Involvement in ABCGN/SGNA or SIGNEA organizations or publication
Category 12: Involvement in ABCGN Item-writing/Item-review Committee
Category 13: Involvement in other GI-related organizations or publications
