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Emergency Nursing Examination Review (CEN Review)

Healthcare Training Academy (HCTA)

Emergency Nursing Examination Review (CEN Review)

1-Day Review Course Review Course Online: Self-Paced (Asynchronous)

About

Overview

Whether you are brushing up for a first attempt or renewing your CEN, this course keeps your preparation focused and manageable. Learn at your own pace and walk into the exam feeling ready.

This self-paced, online review course prepares you for the Emergency Nurses Association's (ENA) "Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)" examination. It is ideal for anyone looking to refresh their ER skills, and it will update, strengthen, and expand your knowledge for clinical emergency settings and acute care units.

The course covers essential content areas that have consistently appeared on past CEN exams. Sample questions are reviewed to help you answer more questions correctly, so you can aim for a higher score. Your presenter takes the CEN exam at each renewal and shares key insights into common exam content, along with essential exam tips.

Audience

Who should attend? RNs, NPs, PAs, interns, students, and more. This course is ideal for anyone preparing for the CEN examination or looking to refresh their emergency nursing knowledge for emergency settings and acute care units.

Outcome: Upon completion, attendees will have a stronger understanding of the ENA's CEN examination blueprint and content areas.

Topics

Topics covered:

Cardiovascular Emergencies
Respiratory Emergencies
Neurological Emergencies
GI, GU, OB/GYN Emergencies
Psychosocial Emergencies
Medical Emergencies
Maxillofacial, Ocular, Orthopedic, and Wound Emergencies
Environmental & Toxicology Emergencies
Communicable Diseases
Professional Issues
And more...

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Upon completion, participants will be able to assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate a plan of care for a patient with:

Cardiovascular emergencies: myocardial infarction, CHF, hypertensive crisis
Respiratory emergencies: acute respiratory failure, ARDS, status asthmaticus, pulmonary embolus, aspiration, pneumothorax, and thoracic trauma
Neurological emergencies: seizures, increased intracranial pressure, and head trauma
Gastrointestinal emergencies: pancreatitis, GI bleeding, and abdominal trauma
General emergencies: gynecological, hemophilia, poisonings, burns, and child abuse

Faculty

Faculty/Speaker

Lee Taylor-Vaughan, PhD, JD, RN, ACNP, CCRN-CSC-CMC, PCCN, CEN, TCRN, NREMT-P, LNC, CFRN

Lee is a native of Yorkshire, England, and began his healthcare career over 20 years ago in the emergency room and intensive care unit. His education includes EMT and paramedic training, a BS, an MS in nursing from Rutgers University, a Doctor of Law from Concord Law School, and a PhD from the University of Arizona.

Since 1997, Lee has provided continuing education for nurses, physicians, and other medical professionals. He co-authored the CEN® and CCRN® examination review books with Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio, RN, PhD, and travels across the USA teaching a range of exam review courses, including the CCRN review course with Laura.

Lee's career focuses primarily on emergency and critical care. He currently practices as an acute care nurse practitioner in a cardiothoracic surgery intensive care unit in the New York City metro area.

Lee is an enthusiastic, down-to-earth, and energetic lecturer whose presentations are easy to follow. He holds national and international speaking engagements on many topics.

Headshot of Lee Taylor-Vaughan

The planners, presenters, and others in a position to control the content of this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. This educational activity is entirely free from commercial support or sponsorship, and there are no financial disclosures associated with the content of this seminar.

Tuition

Tuition: $99.00, which includes 30 days of online access to the recorded course.

Group discounts: Have a group of fellow nurses who want to take this program? Email support@HCTAUSA.org to learn how to get a discount code for your group.

* Registration Type

Certified Emergency Nurse Examination (CEN) Review (Prog. ID: 010066) [1 day course] 1-day program $99.00 Tuition (30 days access) Certified Emergency Nurse Examination (CEN) 1-Day Review Course(Program ID: 010066)

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Have a Group Code?

Enter your group code on the checkout page to receive discounted tuition.

Don't have a code? Ask your course organizer or employer for your group code.
Your group doesn't have a code? Contact our office at Support@HCTAUSA.org for more information.

Tuition Payment Options

We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Tuition reimbursement: Check whether your employer offers tuition reimbursement.
Employer invoicing: Your employer can send us a purchase order, and we will invoice them for your tuition.
Tax deduction: Ask your accountant whether you can deduct the cost of this program on your taxes, since it may help you earn the contact hours needed to maintain your license.
Group discounts: Ask us about group discounts and a discount code for each person in your group.
Organization discounts: Ask your employer to open an account with us to receive discounts for the entire organization.

No textbook or additional materials are required for this course. All course content is provided online and is available to you 24/7 for 30 days.

No refunds. All CEN Review purchases are final. See the full policy under Disclaimers.

Registration transfer: Not available for this program. All registrations are final once submitted.

Requirements

Pre-Course Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course. It is open to RNs, NPs, PAs, interns, students, and other healthcare professionals.

Course Completion Requirements

To complete the course and receive your 8 contact hours, you must:

Complete the entire program (all course content) within your 30 days of online access.

Please note: No partial credit is issued.

CNE

Contact Hours: 8 contact hours, awarded upon full program completion.

Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (Provider #CEP17561) and the Florida Board of Nursing (Provider #50-24286) for 8 Contact Hours. See the Disclaimers tab for additional accreditation information.

Healthcare Training Academy is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA), an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation (ANCC). Provider #295-8/27

Duration

1-Day Online Program (Prog. ID: 010066)

Format: 100% online, self-paced (recorded), available 24/7
Access: 30 days
Audience: RNs, NPs, PAs, interns, students, and more
Continuing Education Credit: 8 contact hours, awarded upon full program completion

Credential Validity

CEN certification itself is administered by BCEN (Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing), not HCTA. BCEN CEN certification is valid for 4 years from the date it is issued; renewal requirements are set by BCEN.

FAQs

Q: Is this a live course?
A: No. The course is recorded and self-paced, so you can study on your own schedule.

General Questions

Do you offer group/team discounts?
Yes. Please visit our Group Sales page to tell us about your group and our group sales team will reach out to discuss options.

How and when will I receive my contact hours / CE certificate?
Contact hours/CE certificates are issued once you complete all required components of the course (online modules, live/in-person sessions, and any required exam). Most are available in your account, or emailed, shortly after you complete every requirement - see this program's own CNE tab for its specific issuer and process.

What is your refund/transfer/cancellation policy?
See this program's Disclaimers tab for the full refund, transfer, and cancellation policy that applies to this course.

How long do I have access to the online portion of my course, and can it be extended?
Access windows vary by program - see this program's Duration tab for the exact access period. Extensions are not guaranteed and may require an additional license fee; email support@HCTAUSA.org to ask about your specific situation. (In-person-only programs have no online access window.)

How do I log in to access my course materials after registering?
Log in to your account on our website (HealthCareTrainingAcademy.org). Any online modules, live-session links, or other materials for your program will be available under "My Account."

What if I have a technical problem accessing my course materials or online portal?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org as soon as possible describing the issue. If your program includes a live virtual session, see that program's own FAQ or Topics tab for its specific platform and support details.

I don't see my question here. Who can I contact?
Email support@HCTAUSA.org and our office will get back to you.

Disclaimers

Accreditation and Approvals

Health Care Training Academy Inc. is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the New Jersey State Nurses Association, an accredited approver through the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Provider ID: P295-8/2027.
Approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP17561.
Approved via CE Broker for FL, GA, SC, NC, and AK (Provider ID: 50-24286).

Nursing Contact Hours

Nursing continuing education is accepted in all 50 states.

Program Information

Conflicts of interest: The planning committee, presenters, faculty, authors, and content reviewers have no conflicts of interest to disclose.
Presentation standards: All speakers are expected to give balanced, unbiased presentations. All content is reviewed, and any identified bias is addressed.
Program support: This program has no commercial support, joint providership, or sponsorship.

Important Information

Endorsement: Accreditation does not imply endorsement by The Health Care Training Academy (D/B/A CardiacEd), NJSNA, or ANCC of any commercial products shown during this program, if any.
ANCC policy: ANCC does not permit contact hours for BLS provider courses, except BLS Instructor courses.
College credit: This activity does not offer college credit unless explicitly stated.

Non-nursing professionals: Please check with your licensing board to confirm that nursing contact hours will satisfy your credential renewal. Refunds are not issued if your board does not accept nursing credits.

Refund policy: All registrations are final. Refunds, credits, extensions, and transfers are not available. Before registering, please confirm that you are available and able to complete the program.

Criteria to Earn Contact Hours

You must complete the entire program to receive nursing continuing education credit.
Partial contact hours are not awarded. You must complete all program requirements to earn credit.

Support

This review course is hosted directly by HCTA; the CEN exam itself is administered by BCEN. For login, access, or registration questions on this review course, contact Support@hctausa.org or (732) 777-1191. For the CEN exam/credential itself, contact BCEN directly through bcen.org.

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