Pediatric Stepdown RN... CPN or Pediatric RN-BC?

[_Cecilia_, BSN, RN]

After almost 1 year and a half into Pediatric Stepdown nursing, I'm interested in studying to better my education of Pediatric Nursing. ❤️

Before starting, I have a few questions....

1. What are the differences between the CPN and Pediatric RN-BC?

(Found an answer online! For others who would like to know, here is the link!)

2. Would it be possible to become certified in both?

3. For each, which study materials (textbooks, review programs, etc.) would you best suggest?

Thank you all for your time! ❤️

 

[lilRN16, ASN, BSN, RN]

2, Yes, you can be certified in both, although it may be redundant, as they may be considered interchangeable.  You will just have to pay for both, both the initial certification and the recerts. 

3. Both exams websites will direct you to materials that will prepare you for the exams