Honoring the critical role and responsibility that nurses hold, enhancing the patient experience through assessment, education, and advocacy.
Nursing Excellence through Portfolio-Based Credentialing
The Nurse Portfolio Credentialing Commission (NPCC) is a CMS-recognized national certifying body (as of Jan. 1, 2023) dedicated to promoting professional advancement through credentialing of highly qualified Registered and Advanced Practice nurses. The critical role of the nurse enhances a patient's safety and impact's their experience ultimately driving improved outcomes.
Portfolio-based credentialing allows nurses to showcase their unique talents and triumphs in a vast range of clinical settings, allowing underrepresented specialties the chance to recognize individual accomplishments. Outstanding nurses deserve recognition.​
ACGN & CGN Portfolio Overview
The Professional Portfolio is a peer-reviewed by experts within the specialty practice to affirm the advanced level of knowledge, skills and practice. Each portfolio exemplifies one's contribution to their specialty practice through verification of credentials, practice hours, continuing education, professional development activities as well as written case studies demonstrating excellence in four areas of clinical practice.
Currently accepting applications for inital credentialing:
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Clinical Genomics Nurse (CGN)
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Advanced Clinical Genomics Nurse (ACGN)
Currently accepting applications for renewal credentialing:
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Clinical Genomics Nurse (CGN-BC)
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Advanced Clinical Genomics Nurse (ACGN-BC)
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Each formerly recognized as
Genomic Clinical Nurse (GCN-BC) and Advanced Genomic Nurse (AGN-BC)
The Application Process
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Build your portfolio. Purchase the credential you are applying for and begin to build your portfolio within your account.
Submit your completed portfolio.
After submission, your portfolio documents will be scored and peer reviewed to validate your certification.