AGACNP
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
AGACNP stands for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Nurse practitioner prepared to care for acutely and critically ill adults from late adolescence through older age, typically in hospitals, ICUs and specialty services. Certification is AGACNP-BC from ANCC or ACNPC-AG from AACN.
Example: Hospitalist team adds AGACNP to cover admissions and rapid responses overnight.
Usage notes
The adult-gerontology titles replaced older separate adult and geriatric NP certifications after the 2008 APRN Consensus Model. Acute care NPs commonly perform procedures such as central lines and lumbar punctures, depending on hospital privileges. They are not trained for pediatric patients.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.