CFRN Certification

The National Standard for Flight Nurses

Flight nursing demands advanced clinical knowledge to safely transport critically ill and injured patients. Prove your expertise in air transport with CFRN certification.

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The Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN®) 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.

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Sharpen Your Skills and Stand Out as a Transport Specialist

Nurses with a CFRN certification are lifelong learners who demonstrate expertise in transport and critical care. They are better prepared for professional development and overall career success.

This credential establishes you as an expert and positions you at the forefront of flight and transport nursing.

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A Clear Path to CFRN Certification, From Start to Finish

If you practice in air transport, CFRN is the credential aligned to your role. It validates the specialized skills you use every day and confirms you meet the national standard for critical care transport in the air.

The path is straightforward: confirm you’re eligible, prepare with tools built for flight nurses, test when ready, and renew with clear CE requirements.

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Check Your Eligibility

Check the requirements for starting your CFRN certification.

CFRN Exam Fees & Discounts

Price of the exam? Minimal. Value of certification? Limitless.

About the Exam

How CFRN 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 CFRN Exam

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Apply & Schedule Your CFRN 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 CFRN Practice Exam

Walk into your exam prepared with practice questions that simulate the real exam format and content.

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Wear Your CFRN Credential With Pride

Let your certification distinguish you from the rest with CFRN shirts, wings lapel pins, and everyday essentials that celebrate your achievement.

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CFRN Certification Is Valid for Four Years

Recertification keeps your in-flight care delivery and safety skills current and your credential active. We make the process straightforward with clear requirements, qualifying CE options, and step-by-step guidance so you can renew with confidence.

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FAQs About CFRN Certification

Answers to all your questions. Even the ones you didn’t know you had.

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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.

Yes, the fee is $285 for Air & Surface Transport Nurses Association (ASTNA) members and $380 for non-members. See all pricing and discount information.

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.

Our practice exams mirror the format and content of the actual CFRN exam, helping you study efficiently and build confidence. You’ll also find study guides, games, and CE resources designed specifically for flight transport nursing. Start with our CFRN Exam Preparation page to explore all available tools.

Take the Next Step Toward Your CFRN

CFRN certification sets you apart as a leader in air transport and takes your career to new heights. Start your application today and take the next step in your practice.

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