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The American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses, Inc. is a volunteer non-profit organization. Its purpose is to maintain and improve the knowledge, understanding and skill of nurses in the fields of gastroenterology and gastroenterology endoscopy by developing and administering a certification program.


Election 2012: Call for Candidates
    Nomination Form
Call 1-855-25-ABCGN for Questions
Recertify Online
Recertification Tips
NEW! Employer's Guide to Certified Gastroenterology Registered Nurse (CGRN)



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Important Dates
2011 Fall Examination
Computer Based Testing (CBT) Window: October 1 - October 31, 2011
Application Deadline:
August 31, 2011
Recertificattion Deadline:
December 31, 2011
2012 Spring Examination
Computer Based Testing (CBT) Window:
May 1 - May 31, 2012