CTRN Certification
The Gold Standard Certification for Critical Care Transport Nurses
Critical care ground transport is one of healthcare’s most complex and challenging specialties. Validate your expertise with CTRN certification.
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The Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN®) is the foundational nursing specialty certification for RNs working at transport programs and across the emergency spectrum. Check your eligibility to certify as well as if you qualify for any discounts.
Transport Nurse Certification Sharpens Your Skills and Opens Career Doors
CTRN is the only certification built specifically for ground transport nursing. Transport nurses operate in high-stakes environments where every decision counts, caring for the most critically ill and injured patients.
This credential establishes you as an expert and positions you at the forefront of your field.
Get Your CTRN Without the Guesswork
You already manage critical decisions every day in unpredictable transport environments. This certification is designed to fit that reality.
We’ll show you exactly how to earn and maintain your CTRN credential with clear steps and the support you need as a critical care transport nurse.
Check Your Eligibility
Check the requirements for starting your CTRN certification.
CTRN Exam Fees & Discounts
Price of the exam? Minimal. Value of certification? Limitless.
About the Exam
How CTRN certification exams are crafted and administered.
Study & Prepare
Content outlines, reference lists, and other study tools to get you ready to tackle exam day.
How to Take the CTRN Exam
Compare online and in-person exam options.
Apply & Schedule Your CTRN Exam
Schedule your exam and get the ball rolling.
Earn Your Digital Badge
You earned your bragging rights. Share your success with a digital badge.
Test Your Readiness for the CTRN Exam
Walk into your exam prepared with practice questions that follow the real exam format and content.
I absolutely believe the importance and impact of earning and maintaining a ground transport specialty certification is increasing, and will continue to do so.
As patient care becomes more complex and specialized, the need to safely move patients from rural and regional care centers to tertiary care centers will continue to increase. To me, CTRN certification reflects the unique challenges and evolving complexity of the ground transport of critically ill patients and the expertise of the nurses that care for them.
Wear Your CTRN Credential With Pride
Let your certification distinguish you from the rest with CTRN shirts, lunch boxes, tumblers, and everyday essentials that celebrate your achievement.
CTRN Certification Is Valid for Four Years
Recertification keeps your CTRN active and your transport skills current. Don’t let your credential lapse.
We make renewal straightforward with clear requirements, qualifying CE options, and step-by-step guidance so you can stay ready for the next call.
FAQs About CTRN Certification
Answers to all your questions. Even the ones you didn’t know you had.
How do I apply for a CTRN exam?
The exam application is only available online via your BCEN Account. Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to submit an exam application.
Will I get a discount on my exam for being a member of my professional association?
Yes, the fee is $285 for Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) members and $380 for non-members
I received a complimentary certification voucher or certificate; can I use this to apply online?
Yes, this sounds like a voucher from our BCEN Voucher Program. It will include a voucher number, which can be entered during checkout at the end of your certification or recertification application, and will cover the cost of the exam fee. Please contact a BCEN Candidate Experience Specialist at +1-877-302-BCEN (2236), or by email to [email protected] for any questions.
How should I prepare for the CTRN exam?
Our practice exams mirror the format and content of the actual CTRN exam, helping you study efficiently and build confidence. You’ll also find study guides, games, and CE resources designed specifically for transport nursing. Start with our CTRN Exam Preparation page to explore all available tools.
Take the Next Step Toward Your CTRN
CTRN certification sets you apart as a leader in transport nursing and proves you’ve gone the extra mile. Start your application today and take the next step in your career.