CPEN Exam Preparation
Preparation and Resources for the CPEN Exam
The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) provides a list of recommended resources that may assist candidates in preparing for the Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) exam. These include foundational textbooks and clinical guidelines related to pediatric emergency care.
At BoardCerts, we align our question banks and preparation resources with the CPEN exam blueprint to ensure accuracy and relevance. Our question bank reflects the rigor of the exam and covers key areas of pediatric emergency care, offering a focused and efficient way to prepare for the certification
Key Concepts on CPEN Exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
CPEN Blueprint and Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Number of Questions | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
Triage Process |
| 20 | 13.3% |
Assessment |
| 25 | 16.7% |
System-Focused Emergencies |
| 56 | 37.3% |
Special Considerations |
| 25 | 16.7% |
Multi-System Considerations |
| 12 | 8.0% |
Professional Issues |
| 12 | 8.0% |
Resources for CPEN Exam
The BoardCerts CPEN Question Bank is expertly crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success.
In addition, BCEN lists the following resources as additional possible material to support preparation:
- AACN Core Curriculum for Pediatric High Acuity, Progressive and Critical Care Nursing, Spring Publishing
- Advanced Burn Life Support Course Provider Manual, American Burn Association
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov
- Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum, Elsevier Saunders
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course: Provider Manual, Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
- Mosby’s 2025 Nursing Drug Reference, Elsevier Mosby
- Mosby’s Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, Elsevier Mosby
- Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics, Elsevier
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider Manual, AHA
- Rapid Access Guide for Pediatric Emergencies: Providing Expert Nursing Care, Springer Publishing
- Sheehy's Manual of Emergency Care, Elsevier Mosby
- Sheehy’s Emergency Nursing Principles and Practice, Elsevier Mosby
- Trauma Nursing from Resuscitation through Rehabilitation, Elsevier Saunders
- Trauma Nurse Core Course Provider Manual, Emergency Nurses Association
- Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children, Elsevier Mosby
BoardCerts CPEN Question Bank
The BoardCerts CPEN question bank is carefully developed to align with the official exam blueprint, allowing you to concentrate on the key topics needed for certification success. It includes expertly crafted questions that reflect the complexity and rigor of the CPEN exam.
