Passed the CEN exam today!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I realize 2 years of RN experience is recommended before taking the CEN exam, but I just couldn't wait any longer! :D I've been a paramedic since 2003, and I've been working in the ED since 2005, but less than one year as an RN (my "anniversary" is in July). I took the CEN today and passed, by a comfortable margin, too. Woo hoooo! I'm so happy!!

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Specializes in ER.
I realize 2 years of RN experience is recommended before taking the CEN exam, but I just couldn't wait any longer! :D I've been a paramedic since 2003, and I've been working in the ED since 2005, but less than one year as an RN (my "anniversary" is in July). I took the CEN today and passed, by a comfortable margin, too. Woo hoooo! I'm so happy!!

:yeah: so how was it? That's on my list to do (within a year). Congratulations!!!!! Does your facility pay you more for that cert?

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

I get a "bolus of cash." :D It was about what I expected -- I took the ENA practice exam (the 150-question one), and the flavor was similar. I actually did a little better on the real thing! :)

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Specializes in Emergency Dept, M/S.

Congratulations!!

That is on my list within the next year or two.

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Specializes in ER.

that's great you are compensated. That is not done where I work - for any certification, not even having your BSN. That is important - and an important consideration when I move to my next job.

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Specializes in ER.

Congrats Lunah! My boss is already trying to get me to take the CEN! I told her to please let me focus on the CPNE first!!

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Specializes in icu/er ccrn.

good deal...i have sort of been studying prn on the side..what material did you use as your main study material.

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Specializes in LTC, Acute Care.

As if there was any doubt.

Congrats, Lunah!

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
good deal...i have sort of been studying prn on the side..what material did you use as your main study material.

I had a bunch of stuff ... borrowed some MedEd audio CDs from a coworker -- there are 14 CDs in the set, very comprehensive. I also listened to the Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio CDs (imagine CEN review taught by Fran Drescher of "The Nanny" ... seriously, that's what she sounds like, and she is HILARIOUS). I also did a lot of sample questions from the Lippincott Q&A book, too. Plus I just did an ER fellowship in October-December of this past year, and we did a lot of ENA-developed online learning modules and readings from the Sheehy book, so that was a very solid foundation.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
that's great you are compensated. That is not done where I work - for any certification, not even having your BSN. That is important - and an important consideration when I move to my next job.

I don't think I'll get anything for completing my BSN (I'm working on it), but it's more just for me than anything right now. :) I thought it would be somewhat silly to have three Associates degrees (AKA my "Masters in Indecision"), and no Bachelors degree of any kind. LOL

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Specializes in ED, Flight.

Good job!

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Specializes in Emergency.

Congrats!!

Like c-diff phil, I've been kinda studying. How much time did you actually put into studying before taking the exam?

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