CPEN Certification
Earn Recognition as a Pediatric Emergency Nurse
Validate your expertise in pediatric emergency nursing. CPEN certification is the gold standard and strengthens your clinical judgment and prepares you to care for children in critical moments.
Get Certified Today
The Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN®) is the foundational specialty certification for RNs who care for pediatric patients in emergency settings. Check your eligibility to certify as well as if you qualify for any discounts.
Build the Confidence Pediatric Emergencies Demand
Pediatric emergencies move fast, and the stakes are high.
CPEN certification prepares you to care for children from infancy through adolescence with the clinical judgment and confidence these critical moments require.
The exam is rigorous, but BCEN’s practice tools and prep resources help you study with clarity and focus.
Pediatric Emergencies Require Both Expertise and Compassion
Caring for children in crisis means balancing clinical precision with the ability to calm frightened families. Becoming a board-certified pediatric emergency nurse sharpens both.
You’ll have clear guidance on requirements, pediatric-focused preparation tools, and steady support at every stage so the process feels manageable, not overwhelming.
Check Your Eligibility
Check the requirements for starting your CPEN certification.
CPEN Exam Fees & Discounts
Price of the exam? Minimal. Value of certification? Limitless.
About the Exam
How CPEN 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 CPEN Exam
Compare online and in-person exam options.
Apply & Schedule Your CPEN 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 CPEN Practice Exam
Walk into your exam prepared with practice questions that simulate the real exam format and content.
Wear Your CPEN Credential With Pride
Let your certification distinguish you from the rest with CPEN shirts, badge reels, tumblers, and everyday essentials that celebrate your achievement.
Already Certified? Time to Renew Your CPEN
Recertification keeps your skills current and your credential active. Don’t let your 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 call.
FAQs About CPEN Certification
Answers to all your questions. Even the ones you didn’t know you had.
How do I apply for a CPEN 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 CEN exam fee is $285 for Emergency Nurses Association members and $380 for non-members. See all pricing and discount information.
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 CPEN exam?
Start with our CPEN Exam Preparation page to explore all available tools. The CPEN Review Course: Essentials of Pediatric Emergency Nursing covers the clinical knowledge tested on the exam and works for first-time test takers, nurses new to pediatric emergency care, or anyone looking to earn CE hours toward recertification. BCEN practice exams mirror the format and content of the actual CPEN 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 CPEN
You’re ready to prove your pediatric emergency expertise. Start your application today and join the nurses who’ve earned the credential that sets them apart.