Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse — Requirements & Free Practice

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BCEN specialty certification for registered nurses caring for pediatric patients in emergency settings.

Initial by examination

Eligibility: A current, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in either the United States, a U.S. Territory, Canada or Australia; alternatively, a foreign nursing certificate equivalent to a U.S. Registered Nurse license that is verified through TruMerit. At least two years of specialty-area experience is recommended but not required.

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

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