Certification is awarded to individuals who meet eligibility criteria based on experience and who pass an examination covering a broad range of knowledge and skills relevant to their professional practice.
Those individuals who achieve ABCGN certification can be recognized by a designation used after their names – CGRN. Once certified, nurses maintain their certification by re-certifying every five years. Candidates may re-certify either by retesting or by completing a specified program of continuing education.
ABCGN's Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN) credential has been accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).
Why Certify?
- Expand your role in providing patient services
- Demonstrate your commitment to your profession
- Improve patient care
- Achieve greater satisfaction in your chosen profession
- Accelerate career growth
Value of CGRN Certification
Gastroenterology nursing certification offers significant benefits for nurses, patients, and healthcare organizations. For nurses, certification provides both personal and professional rewards.
- Validates Specialty Knowledge: Nurses report that certification confirms their expertise in the gastroenterology field.
- Enhances Professional Credibility: Certification bolsters a nurse's reputation and professional standing.
- Contributes to Personal Accomplishment: Many nurses feel a sense of pride and achievement in earning their certification.
- Earnings Potential: Certified nurses often earn higher salaries due to their advanced skills and knowledge.
- Career Mobility: Certification can open doors to new career opportunities and promotions within the healthcare field.
Gastroenterology nursing certification instills confidence in their caregivers' qualifications. Knowing that a nurse is certified can increase trust and foster a stronger therapeutic relationship, positively impacting patient care.
Additionally, certified nurses demonstrate a strong commitment to the profession, which often translates to improved job performance, leading to better patient outcomes and organizational effectiveness.
2024 Certification Statistics
The number of candidates who sat for the CGRN exam in 2024 totaled 585 candidates and resulted in a 62.1% first-time test-taker pass rate. As of 2024, ABCGN has certified 2723 nurses.
Employers
We now offer an online credential verification tool. Visit our CGRN Certification Registry. And learn more about certification and the employer purchase program here.