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The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) manages the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), and Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) certification, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN), and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN).

08/06/2025

🔴LIVE Q&A AUGUST 20 - Join BCEN and Parkland Health Nurse Educator Kimberley Melchiorre, BSN, RN, CBRN, NPD-BC for a free CE livestream all about inhalation injuries! 💨

🔎 Identify and describe the three primary categories of inhalation injury: thermal injury, chemical injury, and systemic toxicity.
🫁 Describe the role of airway management strategies, including oxygen therapy and non-invasive ventilation.
👴 Discuss unique considerations for managing inhalation injuries in pediatric, pregnant and geriatric patients.

Attend free (1 CE): https://ow.ly/voEi50WAIvq

08/05/2025

In part two of this podcast session we want to continue the conversation with 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 mis...

08/03/2025

In today's speaker spotlight, meet Scott DeBoer, MSN, RN, CPEN, EMT-P! 🎤

Scott is a dynamic educator with over 30 years of emergency, critical care, and flight nursing experience. After 25 years as a flight nurse at The University of Chicago, today Scott is the primary seminar leader for Pedi-Ed-Trics Emergency Medical Solutions, an active medical-legal consultant, and a theme park paramedic at Universal Studios Orlando.

This October at , he'll be reviewing the latest best practices, current research findings, and common fallacies regarding the safe utilization of analgesic and sedative pain medications in children in 'Peds Pain: Fallacies, Facts, & Future.'

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

08/01/2025

🎙️ Our latest BCEN & Friends podcast introduces a special edition, two-part episode format featuring three expert guests. Meet certified flight nurses Jonathan Baxter, Caroline Levin, and Jacob Miller in CFRN Roundtable: Get to the Chopper! (pt. 1)

Hailing from various backgrounds in emergency, trauma, and critical care transport nursing, these seasoned flight clinicians are here to share their real-world insights, expert tips, and unique perspectives on the fast-paced world of air medical transport.

From critical clinical scenarios to ethical dilemmas, no topic is off limits. We’re spilling the tea on all things flight!

🎧 Listen now at https://ow.ly/n6ME50WygCX or your favorite podcast platform.

07/30/2025

Want 50% off your initial BCEN certification exam or renewal fee? Take advantage of our bulk discounts for organizations, groups of nurses, or individuals purchasing as few as 3 certification vouchers!

Explore cost savings at https://ow.ly/PuBn50WxEKz

Let's break down cost barriers to certified success together.

07/29/2025

Get inspired by nationally board-certified RNs working in emergency, trauma, and critical care transport settings with our video series! 🤩

Filmed in clinical and local settings across the U.S., real certified nurses with varying roles and career paths share their journeys and experiences at the intersection of nursing professional development, high-level patient care, and personal health and well-being.

🎥 Watch their stories now: https://ow.ly/yXxK50WwTA0

Follow BCEN to see more nurses featured throughout 2025!

07/27/2025

Today we're spotlighting Ryan Dale, MSN, RN, CFRN, EMT-P! 🎤

Ryan is an RN with the AdventHealth Orlando Cath Lab and Flight Team. With nearly 30 years of clinical experience and over a decade as a clinical rep for the Impella device, Ryan provides unique insights into care for numerous types of patients, in particular cardiac, across a multitude of acute settings.

This October at , Ryan will be presenting on 3rd degree AV blocks in 'To Pace or Not to Pace? That is the Question.' Let's discuss similarities and differences among AV-Blocks, patient assessment, and treatment strategies for this life-threatening heart rhythm!

🎟️ 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! ⌛

07/26/2025

"Studying and preparing for that exam, as well as maintaining the knowledge that you need to recertify when your cycle comes due, I'm a firm believer that that lifts your patient care. It makes you more knowledgeable and more likely to catch things that are subtle in patients or recognize things that you need to recognize quickly."

BCEN CEO Janie Schumaker, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, ICE-CCP, CENP, CPHQ, FABC explains how the rigorous process of earning and maintaining specialty board certification empowers RNs to practice at the top of their specialty, improving patient care and outcomes. Hear her insights on the PSI Services podcast! https://ow.ly/tEnP50WvwyL

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

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1900 Spring Road
Oak Brook, IL
60523

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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https://www.bcen.org/

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BCEN is operated by a staff of dedicated employees who work tirelessly to ensure our certification candidates feel supported and encouraged in their journey toward certification. Some members of our staff are experienced nurses themselves, and hold BCEN certifications. As a whole, BCEN has more than four decades of experience in continuing education and certification for emergency nurses.

Our Board of Directors is comprised of practicing nurses with experience and expertise in every facet of the emergency care spectrum. They provide responsible and reliable guidance to our staff, and act as advocates to give a voice to our credential-holders and candidates.

We have also formed committees that are vital in helping us write questions and ensure our exams are fair, relevant and appropriate for assessing skill level and knowledge in each specialization.