For New Graduates
It’s never too early to start preparing for national certification.
For
Certified NPs
Consider attending one of our courses for easy contact hours for recertification.
With over 23 years of success, Barkley & Associates knows that attending a Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course is the most effective way to prepare for national certification and truly retain the most up-to-date information for continuing education.
As confirmed by the success of thousands of NP students each year, our Live Courses:
Simply the Best!
Essentials
Premium
Ultimate
Essentials
2 days of Live Course content
Option to purchase Voiceover PowerPoint Presentation after the course conclusion
Access is available upon purchase:
1 week: $59.95
4 weeks: $189.95
3 months: $349.95
Earn up to 21.75 contact hours of continuing education (which includes up to 8.75 hours of pharmacology)
Extensive Course Manual
Comprehensive Course Manual with all the latest updates
The manual will be provided at the Course.
Post-Course Online Video Chapters (OVCs)
Three-month access
to special video content
Unlimited reviews of video content within three months of course conclusion. Additional time may be purchased.
Common Problems Part 2
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Risk Assessment
Evidence-Based Cultural Considerations
In-Person Live Course Guarantee
We guarantee that attendees will pass their initial national certification exam as long as the exam is taken no less than 3 weeks and no more than 3 months, after taking a Barkley & Associates’ In-Person Course or Live Webinar or graduation (whichever comes last).
We know we have what you need to succeed, so in the unlikely event that you do not pass, you will receive complimentary attendance at any In-Person Course or Live Webinar of your choice!
Interactive Practice Questions
Interactive Practice Questions with live Faculty feedback. Only available during the Live Course!
100-item Diagnostic Readiness Test – DRT #1
A 100-item Pre-Course Diagnostic Readiness Test (DRT #1)
2.5 Contact Hours: Before the first day of the Course, you must complete the First Assessment and fully participate in the remediation session. The Final Assessment must be taken within 30 days of the last day of the course with a score of 70% to receive the 2.5 contact hours.
Optional add-on: Audio Streaming
Comprehensive: All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review and Clinical Update Continuing Education Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.
Versatile: Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!
Renewals: Audio streams are available for 3 months from the date of purchase; additional 3-month renewals can be purchased indefinitely with a 50% discount!
Prices subject to change without notice
Premium
2 days of Live Course content
Unlimited review of the Voiceover PowerPoint Presentation for 1 week after the course conclusion; additional 1-week, 1-month, or 3-month renewals can be purchased up to 1-year after the course
Extended access is available upon purchase of renewal:
1 week: $59.95
4 weeks: $189.95
3 months: $349.95
Earn up to 28.25 contact hours of continuing education (which includes up to 10.25 hours of pharmacology)
Extensive Course Manual
Comprehensive Course Manual with all the latest updates
The manual will be provided at the Course.
Post-Course Online Video Chapters (OVCs)
Three-month access
to special video content
Unlimited reviews of video content within three months of course conclusion. Additional time may be purchased.
Common Problems Part 2
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Risk Assessment
Evidence-Based Cultural Considerations
In-Person Live Course Guarantee
We guarantee that attendees will pass their initial national certification exam as long as the exam is taken no less than 3 weeks and no more than 3 months, after taking a Barkley & Associates’ In-Person Course or Live Webinar or graduation (whichever comes last).
We know we have what you need to succeed, so in the unlikely event that you do not pass, you will receive complimentary attendance at any In-Person Course or Live Webinar of your choice!
Interactive Practice Questions
Interactive Practice Questions with live Faculty feedback. Only available during the Live Course!
100-item Diagnostic Readiness Tests - DRTs #1, #2 and #3
Three 100-item Pre-Course Diagnostic Readiness Tests (DRTs #1, #2, and #3) 2.5 Contact Hours each: The First Assessment of DRT #1 and the remediation session that follows should be completed before the first day of the Course, while the Final Assessment must be taken within 30 days of the last day of the Course with a score of 70% to receive the 2.5 contact hours. DRTs #2 and #3 may be completed after the Course. You must fully participate in the remediation session following the first attempt and score at least 70% on the second attempt to receive CE credit.
Review of Antibiotic Classes
Bonus from our CE store:
Review of Antibiotic Classes
1.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 1.5 hours of pharmacology)
Optional add-on: Audio Streaming
Comprehensive: All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review and Clinical Update Continuing Education Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.
Versatile: Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!
Renewals: Audio streams are available for 3 months from the date of purchase; additional 3-month renewals can be purchased indefinitely with a 50% discount!
Prices subject to change without notice
Ultimate
2 days of Live Course content
Unlimited review of the Voiceover PowerPoint Presentation for 1 month after the course conclusion; additional 1-week, 1-month, or 3-month renewals can be purchased up to 1-year after the course
Extended access is available upon purchase of renewal:
1 week: $59.95
4 weeks: $189.95
3 months: $349.95
Earn up to 33.25 contact hours of continuing education (which includes up to 10.25 hours of pharmacology)
Extensive Course Manual
Comprehensive Course Manual with all the latest updates
The manual will be provided at the Course.
Post-Course Online Video Chapters (OVCs)
Three-month access
to special video content
Unlimited reviews of video content within three months of course conclusion. Additional time may be purchased.
Common Problems Part 2
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Risk Assessment
Evidence-Based Cultural Considerations
In-Person Live Course Guarantee
We guarantee that attendees will pass their initial national certification exam as long as the exam is taken no less than 3 weeks and no more than 3 months, after taking a Barkley & Associates’ In-Person Course or Live Webinar or graduation (whichever comes last).
We know we have what you need to succeed, so in the unlikely event that you do not pass, you will receive complimentary attendance at any In-Person Course or Live Webinar of your choice!
Interactive Practice Questions
Interactive Practice Questions with live Faculty feedback. Only available during the Live Course!
100-item Diagnostic Readiness Tests - DRTs #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5
Five 100-item Pre-Course Diagnostic Readiness Tests (DRTs #1, #2, #3, #4 and #5) 2.5 Contact Hours each: The First Assessment of DRT #1 and the remediation session that follows should be completed before the first day of the Course, while the Final Assessment must be taken within 30 days of the last day of the Course with a score of 70% to receive the 2.5 contact hours. DRTs #2, #3, #4 and #5 may be completed after the Course. You must fully participate in the remediation session following the first attempt and score at least 70% on the second attempt to receive CE credit.
Review of Antibiotic Classes
Bonus from our CE store:
Review of Antibiotic Classes
1.5 contact hours of continuing education (which includes 1.5 hours of pharmacology)
Practice Considerations for Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioners eBook
Available on our Barkley App! Organized in both a systems and specialty-topics approach, the text features over 360 of the most common conditions experienced by adult patients in acute care practice. Using a reader-friendly outline format, coverage of each condition includes defining terms, incidence/predisposing factors, subjective and physical examination findings, diagnostic tests, and the latest evidence-based management guidelines and strategies. This text is a go-to resource for everyday practice, as well as for those preparing for national certification or re-certification.
Optional add-on: Audio Streaming
Comprehensive: All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review and Clinical Update Continuing Education Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.
Versatile: Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!
Renewals: Audio streams are available for 3 months from the date of purchase; additional 3-month renewals can be purchased indefinitely with a 50% discount!
Prices subject to change without notice
Course Schedule
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile
300 E. Ohio Street
Chicago, Illinois, 60611
Course Overview: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
Extensive Review of System-Specific Conditions Across the Adult – Older Adult Age Spectrum
Certification Review and Clinical Update Continuing Education Course
Don’t miss this
special one-time 15% discount
on Audio Recordings when you add audio to your Live Course purchase!
Offer not available after checkout.
Get a head start
on mastering concepts as you finish your program.
Maximize your Live Course time
by making it a true review course.
Apply your knowledge
learned from the audio when interacting with our challenging Live Course Audience Response System questions.
The Live Course recordings are available in 3 different options to fit your unique preferences:
Prices are subject to change without notice.
We guarantee that attendees will pass their initial national certification exam as long as the exam is taken no less than 3 weeks and no more than 3 months, after taking a Barkley & Associates’ In-Person Course or Live Webinar or graduation (whichever comes last).
Barkley & Associates must be notified by email within 3 weeks of receipt of the score report. Upon notification, the student may choose to take any In-Person Course or Live Webinar for free within the next 6 months.
After purchasing a course, you will receive an Invoice and a PDF containing details of your course. Please be reminded to specifically check the email account that was used to register.
On-site registrations at In-Person Courses are accepted, if space is available, and will incur a $75 on-site registration fee in addition to the current course price.
Prices and exact course run times are subject to change at any time and without notice.
Once enrolled for a In-Person Course, an attendee may elect to transfer their registration to a different venue/city/date. To do so, the attendee must submit their request no later than 4 weeks prior to the first day of the applicable course. A $150 administrative fee is required to confirm the transfer.
Once enrolled for a Live Webinar, an attendee may elect to transfer their registration to a different date. To do so, the attendee must submit their request no later than 4 weeks prior to the first day of the applicable course. A $150 administrative fee is required to confirm the transfer.
All purchases are FINAL. No refunds will be made for course cancellations.
In the unlikely event that Barkley & Associates, Inc. has to cancel a course for reasons beyond their control, including but not limited to insufficient enrollment, acts of God or nature, strikes, war, terrorist acts, hotel labor disputes, disease (e.g., epidemics, pandemics), civil disturbances, travel advisories, or other government restrictions, the liability of Barkley & Associates, Inc. shall be limited to a refund of the attendee’s course registration fee.
Special seating accommodations for our In-Person Courses and extended time to take the Diagnostic Readiness Tests are a couple examples of accommodations for accessibility that Barkley & Associates will make for customers. For attendees with a disability who require a special accommodation, please contact CustomerService@NPcourses.com.
See our other AGACNP products:
Ultimate Plan Course Price
Ends December 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST
Ends April 17, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. PDT
After December 30, 2026, call our office for a $75 discount code! (323.609.3940)
Ends April 24, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. PDT
Registration ends April 30, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Prices subject to change without notice
Premium Plan Course Price
Ends December 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST
Ends April 17, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. PDT
After December 30, 2026, call our office for a $75 discount code! (323.609.3940)
Ends April 24, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. PDT
Registration ends April 30, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Prices subject to change without notice
Essentials Plan Course Price
Ends December 30, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PST
Ends April 17, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. PDT
Ends April 24, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. PDT
Registration ends April 30, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. PDT
Prices subject to change without notice
Online Audio Streams are a great option if you want to access the audio content on-the-go from a mobile device or when you’re at home studying on your computer!
The Online Audio Streams are accessible through your Barkley & Associates account through any internet capable device (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) using WiFi or your cellular network. Additionally, use Bluetooth on your phone or tablet to connect to any wireless headphones for added flexibility!
Audio streams are available for 3 months from the date of purchase; additional 3-month renewals can be purchased indefinitely with a 50% discount!
The Audio Streaming includes:
Streaming audio recordings to get a head of the class
The audio streams are available for 3 months from the date of purchase and can be renewed an unlimited number of times at a 50% discount!
Comprehensive
All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.
Listen on the go
Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!
When Audio Streams are ordered, you will receive immediate access in your account under Your Account and then Courses.
The Audio CDs are a great choice for anyone who wants physical CDs of our outstanding audio content.
This makes it a great option for those who have a CD player in their car or computer, for ease of access.
The Audio CDs includes:
CD recordings
With the option to import onto a smart device through a computer
Comprehensive
All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.
Listen on the go
Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!
Your Audio CDs will be shipped out once your order is processed.
The MP3 Player is a great option if you don’t want to rely on an internet connection to access the same outstanding audio content on-the-go! The MP3 Player is a physical unit that can be used with any 3.5mm headphone cord. This means you can listen to it with headphones in the gym or in your car if you have the proper cabling.
With 4GB of hard drive storage, you can also utilize it for additional data storage when plugged into a computer. Portable and versatile, it includes a protective case, earbuds, and a USB charging cable.
The MP3 Player includes:
Audio recordings, protective case, earbuds and USB charging cable
Additional device storage up to 4GB
Comprehensive
All Audio Recordings from a recent Live Certification Review/Clinical Update Course are included. Topics can be listened to in any order and repeated. Pause, fast forward, and rewind the lectures as needed so that you can make sure you master the material.
Listen on the go
Listen wherever is convenient for you: in the car, at home, or wherever you would like!
Your MP3 Player will be shipped out once your order is processed.
Don’t miss this special one-time 15% discount on Audio Recordings when you add audio to your Live Course purchase!
Offer not available after checkout.
Get a head start
on mastering concepts as you finish your program.
Maximize your Live Course time
by making it a true review course.
Apply your knowledge
learned from the audio when interacting with our challenging Live Course Audience Response System questions.
The Live Course recordings are available in 3 different options to fit your unique preferences:
Looking to do your studying on the go? Look no further than our MP3 player!
The MP3 Player is a great option if you don’t want to rely on an internet connection to access our outstanding audio content. The MP3 Player is a physical unit that can be used with any 3.5 mm headphone cord.
With 4 GB of hard drive storage, you can also utilize it for additional data storage when plugged into a computer. Portable and versatile, it includes a protective case, earbuds, and a USB charging cable.
The Audio CDs are a great choice for anyone who wants physical CDs of our outstanding audio content. With our Audio CDs, you can enjoy crystal clear sound that’s free of interruptions and buffering.
Simply pop them into your CD player, and you’re ready to go. And because they’re physical media, you don’t have to worry about losing your favorite tracks if your phone or computer crashes.
Looking to do your studying on the go? Look no further than our Audio Streams!
Online Audio Streams are a great option if you want to access the audio content from a mobile device or when at home studying on your computer! The Online Audio Streams are accessible through your Barkley & Associates account through any internet capable device (cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) using Wi-Fi or a cellular network.
The Online Audio Streams are accessible from the purchase date up to 3 months after the last day of the course. Online Audio Streams are renewable at 3-month intervals at 50% off! Renewals can be purchased in your account from Your Account > Special Offers.
