The Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse Exam




Exams based on the 2013 CPEN Content Outline
became available on February 6, 2013.

The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) and the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN®) have developed the Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) exam. BCEN and the PNCB are equal partners in the development and delivery of this certification exam.

If you are a pediatric emergency nurse who provides urgent and emergent nursing care to pediatric patients and their families, you'll want to learn more about becoming a Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse. Earning your CPEN credential demonstrates that you have extensive experience and the knowledge and abilities related to pediatric emergency nursing care beyond basic RN licensure.

CPEN Exam Registration

CPEN Exam Content Outline

CPEN Exam Candidate Handbook

Alternate Testing Options


Important Dates

CPEN exam registration is now open and the exam will be delivered beginning January 21, 2009. The cost of the exam is $280. The CPEN exam consists of 175 questions, with 25 unscored pretest items, and candidates will be given three hours to complete the exam.

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