ANCC AGACNP-BC Certification Exam Syllabus

ANCC AGACNP-BC syllabus for ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGACNP-BC) preparation

Welcome to the official MedicoExam syllabus guide for the ANCC Adult-Gerontology ACUTE Care Nurse Practitioner Certification certification. This page delivers a clear, structured overview of the ANCC AGACNP-BC exam, including key exam details, syllabus topics, and preparation references to support effective study planning. The ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGACNP-BC) is intended for professionals pursuing roles aligned with Nurse Practitioner, with assessment centered on applied competencies such as Acute and critical care clinical management, Diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making, Pharmacologic and therapeutic management within real-world settings like Acute care hospitals, Intensive and critical care units, Specialty inpatient services and related settings.

The syllabus outline below reflects the core domains and expectations defined by the official ANCC certification framework and aligns with the cognitive and professional standards assessed in the ANCC AGACNP-BC exam. Candidates can use this guide alongside official vendor resources and structured practice to align their preparation with current exam standards and professional expectations for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and related roles

ANCC AGACNP-BC Exam Summary and Key Details

Exam Name	ANCC Adult-Gerontology ACUTE Care Nurse Practitioner Certification
Credential	ANCC Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified (AGACNP-BC)
Vendor	American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Exam Code	AGACNP-BC » ANCC AGACNP-BC Certification Practice Exam
Exam Delivery Mode	Computer-based testing at Prometric test centers
Exam Duration	210 mins
Number of Questions	175 (150 Scored Items / 25 Pretest Items)
Passing Score	350 (on a scale of 0-500)
Exam Price	Non-member - $395 Members - $295
Scheduling Window	90-day testing window from authorization to test
Schedule Exam	Prometric
Sample Questions	ANCC AGACNP-BC Exam Sample Questions
Recommended Practice	ANCC AGACNP-BC Certification Practice Exam

ANCC AGACNP-BC Exam Syllabus Topics and Weighting

Topic Areas	Topic Details, Courses, Books	Weighting
Core Competencies	A. Knowledge Advanced pathophysiology Advanced pharmacology B. Skill Advanced physical assessment	24%
Clinical Practice	A. Knowledge Standards of care and evidence-based principles Advanced standardized assessment tools (eg, disease, condition, geriatric, psychosocial, pain) Psychosocial factors (eg, emotional, cultural, spiritual, social determinants of health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI]) Cost-effective care (eg, diagnostics, medications, levels of care) Health promotion and disease prevention B. Skill Risk stratification (eg, physiologic, vulnerable populations) Diagnostic testing and procedures Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments and procedures	43%
Professional Role	A. Knowledge Scope and standards of professional practice Health care policy and advocacy Quality and safety improvement processes B. Skill Research and evidence-based principles application Patient-specific education and health literacy promotion Relationship development (eg, patient, family, multidisciplinary)	33%

Topic Areas

Topic Details, Courses, Books

Weighting

Core Competencies

A. Knowledge

Advanced pathophysiology
Advanced pharmacology

B. Skill

Advanced physical assessment

24%

Clinical Practice

A. Knowledge

Standards of care and evidence-based principles
Advanced standardized assessment tools (eg, disease, condition, geriatric, psychosocial, pain)
Psychosocial factors (eg, emotional, cultural, spiritual, social determinants of health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion [DEI])
Cost-effective care (eg, diagnostics, medications, levels of care)
Health promotion and disease prevention

B. Skill

Risk stratification (eg, physiologic, vulnerable populations)
Diagnostic testing and procedures
Non-pharmacologic and pharmacologic treatments and procedures

43%

Professional Role

A. Knowledge

Scope and standards of professional practice
Health care policy and advocacy
Quality and safety improvement processes

B. Skill

Research and evidence-based principles application
Patient-specific education and health literacy promotion
Relationship development (eg, patient, family, multidisciplinary)

33%

The ANCC AGACNP-BC certification exam is designed to assess both theoretical knowledge and applied professional judgment in Nurse Practitioner. The exam evaluates competencies such as Acute and critical care clinical management, Diagnostic reasoning and clinical decision-making, Pharmacologic and therapeutic management, ensuring candidates are prepared for real-world responsibilities as Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and related roles working in settings such as Acute care hospitals, Intensive and critical care units, Specialty inpatient services and related settings.

To prepare effectively for the ANCC Adult-Gerontology ACUTE Care Nurse Practitioner Certification exam, candidates are encouraged to review official vendor materials, complete structured practice assessments, and gain hands-on experience relevant to their professional role.