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Requirements
The portfolio submission for the ACGN or CGN credential will require focused time to write four case studies, plus addressing the other requirements. Of note, a supervisor letter is required, so please be certain to give them time to write the letter and return to you prior to the deadline.
A list of requirements for each credential are detailed here below.
Individuals with similar credentials from other organizations may be eligible or have already acquired the rights for renewal. Send a query to Nurse@Nurseportfolio.org to confirm the status prior to submission of the required information for credentialing.
Requirements
Requirements for a NEW ACGN and CGN credential includes:
- Current RN license
- Specialty practice clinical hours
- ACGN 1500 practice hours and 3 years clinical experience
- CGN 750 practice hours and 3 years clinical experience - Continuing Education Contact Hours in
genomic content within the past 3 yrs
- ACGN 50 contact hours (15 hours of pharmacology)
- CGN 30 contact hours (no pharmacology required)
4. Minimum of three professional development genomics activities (within
3 years)
5. Case study exemplars
Requirements for the RENEWAL of ACGN and CGN credential includes:
- Current RN license
- Current genetics credential
- Specialty practice clinical hours
-ACGN 2500 hr/5 yrs
-CGN 1250 hr/5 yrs - 75 Contact hours in genomic content within the past 5 yrs
- ACGN 25 hrs of pharmacology content
- No pharmacology content required for the CGN
5. Five professional development genomic activities/5 yrs
Individuals with an expiring credential from another organization
may be eligible for renewal. Please contact NURSE@nurseportfolio.org to
confirm status prior to submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How long will it take to receive the access code to upload my documents for review?
A. It will take approximately 5-7 business days for the Via access to be granted to applicants for uploading documents.
Q. What if all of my requirements are not completed but I want to get started working on this credential?
A. Once you receive the Via system access code for your portfolio documents you will have up to 12 months to load the documents for review. Documents can be uploaded and stored for future use and downloads, for up to 5 years.
For portfolio review, you must submit your entire portfolio documents prior to either of the designated deadline dates over a 12 month period. After the access code is received, you can upload the documents one at a time over the next 6 months OR you may upload ALL of the required documents at once (prior to the noted deadlines.)
Q. Do I need to be an ISONG member for a designated period of time in order to receive the discounted fee?
A. No, but International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) members do receive a discount on NPCC application fees. You must join ISONG prior to submission to be eligible for this discount. To find out more about ISONG and how to join, please go to the Price List or Resources menus. ISONG membership status is checked prior to providing access to the portfolio upload for the review process.
Q. What kind of pharmacology continuing education will count for pharmacogenomic contact hours and where can I find more information about the education?
A. Pharmacogenomic courses are suggested but not required at this time. Many pharmacogenomic courses are offered for continued education. A number of courses are listed under the Resources tab on this website; or, google "pharmacogenomic continuing education courses" and identify an option convenient for you. Be certain that the course you attend has contact hours that have been accredited by one of the following:
-Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME)
-Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE),
-American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education.
Q. I have an expiring genomic credential from another organization.
A. NPCC recognizes the genomic credential from other credentialing groups. Please contact HEADQUARTERS@nurseportfolio.org so that we can confirm your ability to renew the ACGN or CGN.
Q. How can I have my credential verified if required by my employer or the State Board of Nursing?
A. Institutional verification's are $40 per request. Submit the request to HEADQUARTERS@nurseportfolio.com and include the individuals last name and initial of first name, the credential number from original certificate and where the verification should be mailed or the phone number to call. The verification will be mailed to the requested office or organization.
Q. What if I have other questions that are not answered on the NPCC website or in the available downloads?
A. For the most rapid response please send an email to HEADQUARTERS@nurseportfolio.org OR Nurse@nurseportfolio.org