Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN)

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

🎬 Peek behind the scenes of BCEN's upcoming online ventilator workshop!Huge thanks to Zach Kermitz for joining us at the...
10/29/2025

🎬 Peek behind the scenes of BCEN's upcoming online ventilator workshop!

Huge thanks to Zach Kermitz for joining us at the BCEN HQ earlier this week to shoot video for the e-learning course. We're excited to offer the high-quality, virtual training soon on BCEN Learn (https://ow.ly/3hIu50XjQa2).

10/28/2025

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Carly Johnson. Carly Johnson fell in love with the complexity of emergency medicine while still in nursing school, working as a tech. After graduation, she found her calling in a pediatric emergency room residency—and never looke...

Be sure to catch BCEN's Amy Grand at the Institute for Credentialing Excellence Exchange next month! She'll be a panelis...
10/24/2025

Be sure to catch BCEN's Amy Grand at the Institute for Credentialing Excellence Exchange next month! She'll be a panelist in 'Ways to Improve Your Job Analysis Process: Engaging SMEs, Conducting Simultaneous Meetings, and Increasing Validation Survey Response Rates,' November 18.

Amy is experienced in the arena of SME engagement, conducting meetings and leading job analysis surveys and research for all six of BCEN's specialty nursing credentials. She'll share valuable insights on improving survey design and distribution, and meaningful ways to recruit and engage volunteers.

BCEN's Janie Schumaker is taking the stage at the Institute for Credentialing Excellence Exchange next month! She'll be ...
10/23/2025

BCEN's Janie Schumaker is taking the stage at the Institute for Credentialing Excellence Exchange next month! She'll be a panelist in 'Leading Credentialing Forward: CEO Insights on Trends, AI, and Culture,' November 19, as well as a co-presenter in 'Life is a Highway: Give 'Em an Onramp,' November 20.

Janie is a dynamic, leading expert in the industry of professional credentialing. Come hear her insights on everything from connecting with early career professionals through pipeline development programs, to the latest AI trends, to creating an organizational culture of innovation!

Huge thanks to the 2025 TCRN Passing Point Study (PPS) committee volunteers for joining us at the BCEN Headquarters toda...
10/22/2025

Huge thanks to the 2025 TCRN Passing Point Study (PPS) committee volunteers for joining us at the BCEN Headquarters today! We're excited to work together to recalibrate the TCRN exam to reflect the latest trauma nursing practices and relevant, real-world expertise required of trauma nurses.

An important step in BCEN's rigorous exam development and maintenance process, the findings of the 2025 TCRN PPS will help determine the updated exam passing score.

See our latest TCRN updates: https://ow.ly/G4BH50Xgz2m

LIVE🔴 Q&A November 19: Adam Vilander, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CFRN, CCRNMaster ICU-level care in the ED—learn the meds, meth...
10/20/2025

LIVE🔴 Q&A November 19: Adam Vilander, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CFRN, CCRN

Master ICU-level care in the ED—learn the meds, methods, and mindset for managing intubated patients with confidence.

💉 Compare different medications used in Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI).
😴 Evaluate strategies for effective post-intubation analgesia and sedation.
💡 Get expert tips and bedside techniques to elevate critical care skills in the ED.

Attend free (1 CE): https://ow.ly/J6hu50XepkL

10/18/2025

🎙️ Creating a Legacy of Greenlights in Trauma Care (BCEN & Friends S6E21)

Dr. Carol Tulley has been an emergency nurse for over 30 years, starting at the Cook County Trauma Unit in Chicago and now serving as the Trauma Coordinator at a Level II trauma center in the western suburbs. Throughout her career she’s worn many hats—staff nurse, educator, and leader—but trauma has always been her true passion. She teaches and directs the TNCC, holds several specialty certifications including the TCRN, and has shared her expertise through presentations and posters at conferences across the country (including our latest event!)

From the halls of Cook County hospital to her role as a trauma coordinator and educator, Carol’s nursing career is all about leading, teaching, and creating a lasting impact. Hear her advice on how to create momentum and build open roads of communication: https://ow.ly/41CR50XenFM

Shout out to everyone who stuck around for post-conference events at Destin: our Blind Date Book Exchange and Gulfariu...
10/17/2025

Shout out to everyone who stuck around for post-conference events at Destin: our Blind Date Book Exchange and Gulfarium Marine Park adventure. We had tons of fun reading your mystery synopses—and a few wild encounters! 🐬🦭🐢

JUST ANNOUNCED 🤩 Las Vegas, July 21-23, 2026!https://ow.ly/EbqH50Xc9sULearn from the brightest minds in emergency and ...
10/16/2025

JUST ANNOUNCED 🤩 Las Vegas, July 21-23, 2026!
https://ow.ly/EbqH50Xc9sU

Learn from the brightest minds in emergency and critical care at BCEN’s nurse-led, nurse-driven continuing education event offering 14+ CEs.

See RNs amplified on the center stage with engaging TED Talk-style clinical sessions, unique volunteer and networking events, and built-in wellness activities designed to reignite your passion for nursing.

What's one thing you learned at Destin? Attendees, let us know in the comments! 🗣️Huge thanks to each of our incredibl...
10/15/2025

What's one thing you learned at Destin? Attendees, let us know in the comments! 🗣️

Huge thanks to each of our incredibly skilled and knowledgeable speakers for sharing your passion, insight, and expertise with attendees.

Special thanks to PSI Services for sponsoring today's Energy Break at ! ☕🍩⚡BCEN proudly partners with PSI's test develo...
10/15/2025

Special thanks to PSI Services for sponsoring today's Energy Break at ! ☕🍩⚡

BCEN proudly partners with PSI's test development experts to administer and maintain all six of our nursing specialty credentials in alignment with the highest industry standards. Learn more about our rigorous, volunteer-driven exam development process at https://ow.ly/OsYl50XbSXm

10/15/2025

In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN friend, Carol Tulley. Dr. Carol Tulley has been an emergency nurse for over 30 years, starting out at the Cook County Trauma Unit in Chicago and now serving as the Trauma Coordinator at a Level II trauma center in the western suburbs. Thro...

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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.