CEN - Certified Emergency Nurse Specialization | BCEN
The Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) is the foundational nursing specialty certification for RNs working in the ED and across the emergency spectrum. Nurses with a CEN are lifelong learners who demonstrate expertise in clinical practice and are better prepared for professional development and overall career success.
How to Renew Your CEN, CFRN, CPEN, CTRN, TCRN or CBRN
You must hold a current BCEN certification (CEN, CFRN, CPEN, CTRN, TCRN, or CBRN) in the program you wish to recertify. You must have a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license, or a nursing certificate that is equivalent to a Registered Nurse in either the United States, a US Territory, Canada or Australia.
The Certified Emergency Nurse Certification Process - BCEN
The CEN®, CFRN®, CPEN®, CTRN®, and TCRN® certification programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).
How to Study for the CEN Exam | BCEN
At BCEN, we have numerous ways to help you study for your CEN certification. Read tips and find tools for helping you pass your exam.
About the Certified Emergency Nurse Exam - BCEN
BCEN is dedicated to developing certification exams to the highest industry standards. We rely on a large group of nurse volunteers to help supply questions and review to ensure your certification is impactful and valuable to your career. Read on to …
Apply for the CEN Exam | BCEN
It’s time to set your career in motion and achieve more than you thought possible. Learn how to apply for and schedule your CEN exam.
The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing | BCEN
The CEN®, CFRN®, CPEN®, CTRN®, and TCRN® certification programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).
CEN Frequently Asked Questions | BCEN
The CEN exam consists of 175 items (150 scored and 25 unscored pretest items). How are the exams scored? Your exam score is based on your performance on the exam, i.e., based on the number of exam items answered correctly (raw score).
Get Your CEN Digital Badge | BCEN
Showcasing your CEN certification through a digital badge helps set you apart as one of the most qualified emergency nurses in the field. Learn more.
Resources - BCEN
BCEN Value of CEN ® Certification Research Study. As part of our ongoing commitment to promote, support and advance certification research, BCEN commissioned a rigorous, large-scale study on the value of CEN® certification.