TCRN Certification
The Standard in Trauma Nursing Certification
Validate your expertise across the full trauma care continuum. The Trauma Certified Registered Nurse credential recognizes the critical decision-making and expertise that define trauma nursing at the highest level.
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The Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN®) is the nationally recognized credential for RNs who care for trauma patients from injury through rehabilitation. Check your eligibility to certify as well as if you qualify for any discounts.
When Every Second Counts, Trauma Nurses Are the Difference
Trauma doesn’t follow a script.
You’re assessing injuries with incomplete information, making rapid decisions during resuscitation, and coordinating care across teams and specialties.
The TCRN exam tests what you already do every shift: think critically, intervene quickly, and anticipate complications before they escalate.
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A Clear Path to Board Certification in Trauma Nursing
Trauma patients depend on nurses who can stabilize, assess, and act under pressure. The TCRN certification validates that expertise and gives you a credential recognized across trauma centers nationwide.
The path is simple. Confirm you’re eligible, prepare with tools built for trauma nurses, test when ready, and renew with clear CE requirements.
Check Your Eligibility
Check the requirements for starting your TCRN certification.
TCRN Exam Fees & Discounts
Price of the exam? Minimal. Value of certification? Limitless.
About the Exam
How TCRN certification exams are crafted and administered.
Study & Prepare
Practice exams, review courses, and other study tools to get you ready to tackle exam day.
How to Take the TCRN Exam
Compare online and in-person exam options.
Apply & Schedule Your TCRN 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 With the Official TCRN Practice Exam
Walk into your exam prepared with practice questions that simulate the real exam format and content.
Not only did the TCRN certification increase my confidence and solidify my commitment to trauma nursing, but it also fueled the flame in me to improve trauma care in my community.
Holding the TCRN credential is one of my proudest accomplishments of my young career. I look forward to decades of continuing education, knowledge sharing, and collaborating with other trauma professionals.
Wear Your TCRN Credential With Pride
Let your certification distinguish you from the rest with TCRN shirts, badge reels, tumblers, and everyday essentials that celebrate your achievement.
Already Certified? Time to Renew Your TCRN
Recertification keeps your skills current and your credential active. Don’t let your trauma credential lapse.
We make the process straightforward with clear requirements, qualifying CE options, and step-by-step guidance so you can stay ready for the next patient.
FAQs About TCRN Certification
Answers to all your questions. Even the ones you didn’t know you had.
How do I apply for the TCRN 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 TCRN exam fee is $285 for Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) 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 TCRN exam?
Start with our TCRN Exam Preparation page to explore all available tools. The TCRN Review Course: Essentials of Trauma Nursing covers the clinical knowledge tested on the exam and works for first-time test takers, nurses new to trauma care, or anyone looking to earn CE hours toward recertification. BCEN practice exams mirror the format and content of the actual TCRN exam, helping you study efficiently and build confidence. You’ll also find study guides, review courses, and CE resources designed specifically for trauma nursing.
Take the Next Step Toward Your TCRN
You’re ready to prove your trauma nursing expertise. Start your application today and join the nurses who’ve earned the credential that sets them apart.