Start with smarter RNs! Research conducted by AHCA/NCAL in 2016 found that the rehospitalization rates in nursing facilities with at least one RN certified in gerontological nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) consistently have run at least two percentage points lower than the national average since 2011. AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep prepares RNs to take the ANCC board certification exam in gerontological nursing. Through November 30 save $100 on Gero Nurse Prep registration fees.

Gero Nurse Prep increases experienced RNs’ knowledge of gerontological nursing practice. Gero Nurse Prep students see a dramatic 24 percent average increase on their pre- and post-test scores. 

Those specially trained RNs can net tangible results. Lower rehospitalization rates are key to success under the new CMS Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) program. CMS is tracking skilled nursing rehospitalization rates for the SNF VBP program and is using those rates to determine Medicare Part A payment levels as of October 1, 2018.

AHCA/NCAL believes that assisted living settings may experience similar results by increasing their RNs’ gerontological expertise.

Gero Nurse Prep is on sale! Save $100 off the regular registration fee now through November 30 by using promo code REALRN18 (all caps).  AHCA/NCAL Gero Nurse Prep provides tremendous value at this AHCA/NCAL member $590 sale price. (For RNs interested in pursuing Board certification through ANCC, there is an additional and separate cost of $395.)