Certification

Yes, GNCC will accept late recertification applications. The recertification application received within 30 days after the certification expiration date will be charged a late fee.

You have until your expiration date to submit your recertification application. However, it is recommended that you send the application at least 30 days before the expiration date. Application processing requires 4 weeks to complete.

You can enter continuing education contact hour information into the testing agency’s recertification portal at any time; however, you will not be allowed to submit the information until a minimum of 6 months prior to your certification expiration date. You may save your progress and return at a later time.

Both methods of recertification provide you with the same result. The cost of recertifying by exam is $295, while the cost of recertifying by continuing education is $275.

You can apply to recertify a maximum of 6 months prior to the expiration date of your 5-year certification period. You have a grace period of 30 days to recertify after the expiration date of your 5-year certification period. After that time, you will lose your GS-C certification and will need to begin an initial certification exam application.

Yes, you can recertify by examination if you do not have the applicable NCPD/CNE contact hours. You will still need to provide proof of professional practice hours or professional activity hours of equivalence to recertify through examination.

The GS-C specialty certification is designed for Advanced Practice Nurses working with older adults. This certification shows experience and expertise in the field of gerontology.

You lose your right to use the credential. And you must take the certification exam again in order to gain GNCC certification.

You can submit your recertification application on 6 months prior to the date your certification expires.

An accreditation statement may be present on your NCPD certificates or in the educational activity's description. You may also contact the provider of the educational activity to verify accreditation.