Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Exam — Information & Free Practice
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Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Exam
- Provider
- BCEN, delivered by PSI
- Format
- Computer delivered at PSI test centers or via live remote proctoring
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 175; Scored questions: 150; Unscored questions: 25; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 180 minutes
- Passing score
- 110 of 150 scored items per the current BCEN FAQ; BCEN notes that this score may change.
Examination outline
Triage Process (13.33%)
- Emergency Intake
- Emergency preparedness
Assessment (16.67%)
- History and physical
- Pain
System-Focused Emergencies (37.33%)
- Respiratory
- Cardiovascular
- Neurological
- Gastrointestinal
- Genitourinary and Obstetrical (OB)
- Maxillofacial, Ocular, and Ear/Nose/Throat (ENT)
- Musculoskeletal
- Integumentary
- Hematology/Oncology
- Endocrine/Metabolic
Special Considerations (16.67%)
- Neonatal Emergencies
- Behavioral Health Emergencies
- Maltreatment Emergencies
- Environmental
- Toxicology
- Communicable diseases
Multi-System Considerations (8%)
- Submersion injuries
- Sepsis
- Anaphylaxis
- Post-resuscitative care
- Procedural sedation
Professional Issues (8%)
- Legal Issues
- Nursing Practice
- Patient and Family Considerations
Examination sources
- BCEN CPEN study and preparation
Study, CPEN Content Outline
- BCEN CPEN examination content outline
page 1, examination title
- BCEN CPEN outline adoption announcement
opening adoption paragraph
- BCEN CPEN FAQ
Exam Scoring Questions, question count
- BCEN CPEN FAQ
Exam Scoring Questions, scoring
- BCEN CPEN FAQ
Exam Scoring Questions, passing score
- BCEN CPEN certification process
Step 3: Fill Out Your Application
- BCEN CPEN application and scheduling
Schedule Your CPEN Exam
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.