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 …

Looking to recertify? Maintaining your specialty certification demonstrates commitment to your patients and career through lifelong learning.

Start your journey to becoming the best emergency nurse you can be. Hover over each of the certification steps to the right to learn more about how to take the next big step in your evolution -- …

About the CEN Exam The CEN exam is for nurses in the emergency department setting who want to demonstrate their expertise, knowledge, and versatility in emergency nursing. BCEN is the premier …

Feb 10, 2026 · Meet the volunteer RNs behind the updated 2026 Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline and learn when changes go into effect.

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.

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About BCEN The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that develops and delivers robust certification programs for emergency, transport, …

BCEN CEN 2020 Confidential ECO - effective 01-2022 FINAL (BCEN preferred format)

BCEN offers convenient live remote proctoring (LRP) to take emergency nursing specialty certification exams online.