•  Candidates must be a registered nurse (RN)
   •  Candidates must recently or currently be employed in gastroenterology and gastroenterology endoscopy practice
   •  Candidates must have been employed in private service or an institution for 4000 part time hours or 2 years full time in the last 5 years in either supervisory, clinical, educational, research or administrative capacities

Download application forms and mail completed forms, documents and fees to:

ABCGN Certification Exam,
1967 Paysphere Circle,
Chicago, IL 60674

   •  General nursing care 18%
   •  Gastroenterological procedures 47.3%
   •  Patient care interventions 22%
   •  Professional standards and responsibilities 12.7%

   •  The exam usually computer based with 150 multiple choice questions.
   •  The exam is timed for 3 hours

   •  The exam is conducted twice a year in spring and fall
   •  Application fees is $300.00 for SGNA members and $385.00 for non-members
   •  Candidates can retake the exam for an unlimited number of times until they pass

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