Geriatric Nurse Directory
National Geriatric Nurse directory
Find a geriatric Registered Nurse or Adult-Gerontology NP for senior care at home, in assisted living, skilled nursing, and acute care for elders. License-verified, specialty-trained.
Directory listings are self-reported and cross-checked on a rolling schedule — they are not an official licensing or certification record. Always verify credentials independently through the relevant state board of nursing, Nursys, or the issuing certification body before making a care, hiring, or referral decision.
What is a Geriatric Nurse?
A Geriatric Nurse — also called a Gerontological Nurse — specializes in the care of older adults, with deep expertise in age-related conditions, polypharmacy, dementia care, fall prevention, and goals-of-care conversations.
Geriatric RNs work in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, home health, hospital ACE (Acute Care for Elders) units, and geriatric primary care. Advanced practice Adult-Gerontology NPs (AGNPs) deliver primary and acute care to older adults.
Geriatric Nurse credentials & licensing
What it takes to practice as a geriatric nurse in the United States.
Active state RN license; APRN authorization for AGPCNP and AGACNP roles.
GERO-BC (Gerontological Nursing) from ANCC; AGNP-C/BC for nurse practitioners; CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) optional.
NICHE (Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders) modules; dementia-capable care; CHF and COPD self-management coaching.
2,000+ hours of gerontological nursing required for GERO-BC eligibility.
Common practice settings
Find a geriatric nurse in your state
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Featured geriatric nurses
A sample of verified nursing professionals in the HealthcareApex directory.
Geriatric Nurse questions, answered
What is the difference between geriatric and gerontological nursing?+
The two terms are used interchangeably. 'Gerontological nursing' is the formal name used by ANCC and the American Academy of Nursing for the specialty.
Can a geriatric nurse provide care at home?+
Yes — home health geriatric nurses are central to aging in place, providing skilled nursing visits, medication management, and care coordination for older adults.
What is an AGNP?+
An Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) is an APRN trained to deliver primary care (AGPCNP) or acute care (AGACNP) to adults across the lifespan, with a focus on older adults.
How do I find a dementia-trained nurse?+
Search for geriatric nurses with the CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) credential or experience in memory care, ACE units, or PACE programs.
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