Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)

07/24/2025

Don't miss out on $50 off 14+ CEs! Get tickets for Destin before the early bird discount expires on July 31. 🎟️

This 3-day educational getaway for and critical care combines fast-paced, easy-to-absorb 30-minute clinical sessions with fun events, unique group outings, and relaxing wellness activities to refresh and reignite your passion for .

Get tickets or see the conference agenda at https://ow.ly/mYcv50WuWtS

07/23/2025

BCEN's 45th anniversary sale ends soon! Get 45% off select merchandise through Saturday, July 26 or while supplies last.

🛍️ Shop discounted certification gear: https://ow.ly/6Tfy50Wuhot

07/22/2025

🌱 Nurse leaders, how do you lead change in the face of resistance? How do you measure success when managing change?

BCEN's upcoming Q&A with UVA Health ED Nurse Manager Kate Kasen will offer fresh insights and answers to these questions with a little David Bowie-inspired spark! ⚡

Attend the free 1 CE session for tips to lead teams through meaningful change with purpose, empowerment, and clarity: https://ow.ly/bpTU50WsPAR

07/22/2025

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friends: Jonathan Baxter, Caroline Levin, and Jacob Miller. Jonathan Baxter is the Chief Flight Nurse for a critical care transport program in Arkansas, where he oversees clinical operations and actively flies missions. He holds board cert...

07/20/2025

Today's speaker spotlight is on Caitlin Chapman, MSN, RN, CPEN, CNEn! 🎤

Caitlin is a full time assistant professor of with over 10 years of experience, eight in the pediatric ER. Having worked in both clinical and classroom settings, she uses her experience to help guide new nurses through the transition into pediatric .

Hands-on experiences with difficult situations provide key learning opportunities for new nurses in the . Hear Caitlin's tips for effective teamwork, hands-on experience-building, and leadership in 'Helping New Nurses Succeed in the Pediatric Emergency Room' this October at Destin!

🎟️ Get tickets, see the agenda, or read more CE session descriptions at https://ow.ly/ep2b50WnZF5

Don't miss our early bird ticket discount, expiring July 31! ⌛

07/19/2025

July 19 marks the 45th anniversary of emergency nursing certification! Whether you've been part of our journey since the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) credential first launched in 1980, or you're new to the BCEN community—we're celebrating YOU and your incredible commitment to the nursing profession!

With over 60,000 active credentials held by over 50,000 RNs today, BCEN certified nurses have impacted countless patients, organizations, and communities worldwide. Thank you for being a part of BCEN's history of nursing excellence, achievement, and impact.

🛍️ Shop 45% off BCEN gear now through July 26: https://ow.ly/ifYc50Ws3aU

07/18/2025

🎙️ Meet Graham Newton, MN, RN, CFRN, CTRN, ACP in our latest BCEN & Friends podcast episode, Lions Don't Have to Roar!

Graham is a flight nurse with the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service (STARS Ambulance) in Calgary, Alberta. With over 20 years of experience as an RN, his career spans adult and pediatric emergency departments in Level I trauma centers, critical care, clinical education, and research. He has also worked extensively in pre-hospital settings, including medevac flights in the high arctic, EMS, ski patrol, and disaster relief.

Beyond his clinical work, Graham serves as a board member for the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta - CRNA, contributing to governance and leadership in the profession. With advanced professional credentials and a passion for research and leadership, Graham brings deep expertise to the evolving field of emergency and transport care.

🎧 Stream his episode now! https://ow.ly/gwTg50Wrugp

07/16/2025

Last week we were honored to host the 2025 Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Role Delineation Study (RDS)! Thank you to our outstanding Advisory Committee volunteers for helping ensure the CFRN exam remains clinically current, relevant, and up-to-date with the latest best practices.

2025 CFRN RDS Advisory Committee
• Stephanie Bittner, Med-Trans Corporation (SC)
• Ryan Bolger, PHI Air Medical (MD)
• Kathryn Calmeyn, UCAN - University of Chicago Aeromedical Network (IL)
• Derek Collins, PHI Air Medical (NE)
• Kent Cramer, Stanford Life Flight (CA)
• Jeri Ennis, Atlantic Mobile Health (NJ)
• Keeley Enos, Air Evac Lifeteam (OK)
• Nyssa Hattaway, Air Methods (GA)
• Micah Klass, STAT MedEvac(PA)
• Scarlett Lucurto, Ochsner Flight Care (LA)
• Dana McGuire, Life Flight Network (WA)
• Lacie Thuren, Air Methods (CA)

CFRNs, keep an eye on your inbox this week for the official 2025 RDS survey! ✍️

The findings of the 2025 CFRN RDS will help shape the revised exam content outline, which both guides BCEN in developing the exam and provides a roadmap for nurses studying for their CFRN. Review the current CFRN exam content outline at https://ow.ly/Tzcg50WqTqr

07/13/2025

In today's speaker spotlight, meet Greg Cain, EMT-P! 🎤

Greg is the Operations Chief for Okaloosa County EMS. He has worked in EMS for the last 40 years and has extensive experience in pre-hospital and emergency medicine.

This October at Destin, Greg will be presenting 'Response to Opioid Overdoses.'

Find out how the Okaloosa County Post Overdose Support Team (POST), launched in June 2024, became the first responder-based program in Florida utilizing a unified, countywide response across jurisdictions to reduce drug overdoses and opioid mortality.

🎟️ Get tickets, see the agenda, or read more session descriptions at https://ow.ly/zmwn50WnZF4

07/12/2025

📅 Certification Expiration Reminder!
Did you know BCEN certifications expire on the anniversary of your exam date—not at the end of the month?

Don't let your hard-earned certification lapse. Follow our quick guide to check your expiration date:

BCEN certified nurses are required to renew their credential every four years. Use our step-by-step guide to check your recertification date.

07/11/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 BCEN Distinguished Trauma Certified Registered Nurse ( ) Kristi Bonny, BSN, RN, CPHQ, TCRN, EMT-P! 🙌

We were honored to visit Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano this week to present the award and recognize Kristi's outstanding commitment to trauma nursing education, quality improvement, and certification.

🏆 Meet Kristi and learn how she’s elevating patient care across the trauma continuum in our Meet the Winner interview: https://bcen.org/2025-distinguished-tcrn-award-winner/