GERO-BC Exam Preparation

GERO-BC Exam Preparation and Resources

The ANCC provides a list of suggested references to support candidates preparing for the Gerontological Nursing (Gero-BC) certification exam. These references include foundational gerontological nursing textbooks, professional standards, and clinical resources relevant to the care of older adults, offering guidance across key areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, functional assessment, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary care.

At BoardCerts, we integrate these recommended references and the ANCC Gero-BC exam blueprint into the development of our question banks, ensuring they are accurate, clinically relevant, and aligned with the core competencies required for professional gerontological nursing practice.

Key Concepts on GERO-BC Exam

Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution

GERO-BC Exam Blueprint Focus Areas

Area of Focus	Key Subtopics	Percent of Questions
Assessment and Diagnosis	Physical and psychosocial assessment tools (e.g., fall risk, depression, pressure injury) Age-related physiological changes affecting assessment findings Pharmacotherapy considerations, including polypharmacy and drug interactions Identification of high-risk factors (e.g., cognitive impairment, abuse and neglect)	31%
Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation	Evidence-based interventions and outcome evaluation Medication management for older adults (e.g., Beers Criteria, dosage adjustments) Safety interventions and risk reduction strategies Care coordination and transitions across the continuum	34%
Professional Foundation	Health promotion, disease prevention, and self-management strategies Legal and ethical considerations (e.g., advance directives, advocacy) Diversity, equity, and inclusion in older adult populations Regulatory compliance and quality improvement (e.g., CMS, The Joint Commission) Technology-enabled care (e.g., EHRs, telehealth, remote monitoring)	35%

References Used to Validate the Real GERO-BC Exam Questions

American Nurses Association. Gerontological Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice. 2nd ed. Silver Spring, MD: American Nurses Association; 2019.

Bickley LS, Szilagyi PG, Hoffman RM, Soriano RP. Bates’ Guide to Physical Examination and History Taking. 13th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolter Kluwer; 2023.

Edelman CL, Kudzma EC. Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span. 10th ed. Maryland Heights, MO: Elsevier; 2022.

Eliopoulos C. Gerontological Nursing. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolter Kluwer; 2021.

Fulmer T, Chern of B. Handbook of Geriatric Assessment. 5th ed. Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 2019.

Ignatavicius DD, Rebar CR, Heimgartner NM. Medical-Surgical Nursing: Concepts for Clinical Judgment and Collaborative Care. 11th ed. Maryland Heights, MO: Elsevier; 2023.

Meiner SE, Yeager JJ. Gerontologic Nursing. 6th ed. Maryland Heights, MO: Elsevier; 2019.

Tabloski PA. Gerontological Nursing. 4th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education; 2019.

Touhy TA, Jett KF. Toward Healthy Aging: Human Needs and Nursing Response. 11th ed. Maryland Heights, MO: Elsevier; 2023.

Vallerand AH, Sanoski CA. Davis’ Drug Guide for Nurses. 19th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis; 2023.

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