CBRN Certification
Board Certification for Nurses Committed to Burn Care Excellence
Validate your expertise across the full burn care spectrum. The Certified Burn Registered Nurse credential strengthens your clinical judgment and positions you as a leader in one of nursing’s most specialized fields.
Get Certified Today
The Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN®) is the board certification for RNs who care for burn patients across all phases of treatment. Check your eligibility to certify as well as if you qualify for any discounts.
Burn Care Demands More Than General Training
Burn nursing spans the entire care continuum.
You’re managing acute resuscitation, guiding patients through rehabilitation, supporting families in crisis, and preparing survivors for reintegration.
Each phase requires specialized knowledge that general nursing training doesn’t cover.
A Clear Path to Board Certification in Burn Nursing
Burn injuries change lives. Your patients are navigating pain, uncertainty, and long recoveries. Their families need guidance through every phase.
The CBRN certification sharpens your clinical expertise and validates your ability to support burn patients and their families when it matters most. Clear requirements. Focused study tools. Steady support from application to exam day.
Check Your Eligibility
Check the requirements for starting your CBRN certification.
CBRN Exam Fees & Discounts
Price of the exam? Minimal. Value of certification? Limitless.
About the Exam
How CBRN certification exams are crafted and administered.
Study & Prepare
Practice exams, sample questions, and other study tools to get you ready to tackle exam day.
How to Take the CBRN Exam
Compare online and in-person exam options.
Apply & Schedule Your CBRN 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 CBRN Practice Exam
Walk into your exam prepared with practice questions that simulate the real exam format and content.
Wear Your CBRN Credential With Pride
Let your certification distinguish you from the rest with CBRN shirts, badge reels, tumblers, and everyday essentials that celebrate your achievement.
Already Certified? Time to Renew Your CBRN
Recertification keeps your skills current and your credential active. Don’t let your burn 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 CBRN Certification
Answers to all your questions. Even the ones you didn’t know you had.
How do I apply for the CBRN 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 American Burn Association (ABA) 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 CBRN exam?
Our practice exams mirror the format and content of the actual CBRN exam, helping you study efficiently and build confidence. You’ll also find study guides, games, and CE resources designed specifically for burn nursing. Start with our CBRN Exam Preparation page to explore all available tools.
Take the Next Step Toward Your CBRN
You’re ready to prove your burn nursing expertise. Start your application today and join the nurses who’ve earned the credential that sets them apart.