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What is the Credentials Evaluation Service for BCEN (CES-BCEN)?
CGFNS evaluates the credentials of international nurses seeking one of the following specialty certifications from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN):
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®)
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN®)
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN®)
- Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN®)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®)
Our CES-BCEN service validates your nursing license and assesses your academic and professional qualifications according to standards set collaboratively with BCEN to determine whether you are eligible to apply to BCEN specialty certifications.
CGFNS does not issue specialty certifications for BCEN. CES-BCEN applicants deemed eligible by CGFNS will then apply directly to BCEN.
Who orders the Credentials Evaluation Service for BCEN?
To qualify for the BCEN exams, you must hold a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the United States, a US Territory or Canada. International emergency nurses who are not licensed in one of these countries pursuing a specialty certification from BCEN must first have their credentials evaluated by CGFNS’ CES-BCEN service.
Start your CES-BCEN application by clicking the button below.
APPLY TO CES-BCEN
International applicants, continue to apply >>
For other inquiries, go to BCEN website >>
CES-BCEN Process - What to Expect
About BCEN®
Founded in 1980, the independent, not-for-profit Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®) is celebrating 40 years of robust certification programs fostering empowered nurses across the emergency spectrum who contribute noticeably to patient care, safety and outcomes. Over 54,000 BCEN board certifications are currently held by registered nurses (RNs) who specialize in emergency, flight, critical care ground transport, pediatric emergency and trauma nursing. BCEN offers the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®), Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN®), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN®), Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN®) and Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) certifications. The CEN, CFRN, CPEN, and TCRN certification programs are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC). Learn more at bcen.org. Follow BCEN on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
The CES-BCEN fee is $250 USD.
International applicants, continue to apply >>
For other inquiries, go to BCEN website >>
Note: There is an additional fee for NotaryCam that is separate from the CES-BCEN fee.
