ENA Emergency Nurses Association - Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing

ALTERNATE TESTING METHODS

In an effort to make testing more convenient BCEN has arranged for two alternate testing methods. The following testing methods are available upon written request to the BCEN office a minimum of 90 days prior to the intended exam date. Unfortunately, due to the special arrangements that are required BCEN has to maintain strict guidelines in order to implement these options.

Option 1: Paper and pencil testing administered at an approved testing location in your hospital education department or local area college.

Option 2: Computer based testing (CBT), via laptop computers, to be administered at an approved testing location in your hospital education department or local area college. (Maximum of 60 people)

To request an alternate testing method in your area please review the following information and complete the Alternate Testing Method Request form. The form can be faxed to BCEN at 847/460-2631 or emailed to bcen@ena.org. For additional information please contact the BCEN office at 847/460-2630 or 800/900-9659 ext. 2630.

Initiate an Alternate Testing Method Site

Complete Request Form:

Submit an Alternate Testing Method site request form 90 days prior to the intended test date.

Choose an Exam Date:

90 day advance registration required

Choose a Location:

Approved locations are a hospital education department or college.

Minimum required paid applicants:

Within the U.S 14

International 21

Canada 15

DANTES contact the BCEN office for specific information regarding military exams.

Application Submissions and Procedures

Exam Applications:

Submit the minimum amount of completed applications (as outlined above) with payment to the BCEN office 60 days prior to the scheduled testing date. It is recommended that ALL the applications be mailed together, however individual applications will be accepted after the initial submission. Each application must include a letter requesting the alternate method site (by name and test date) with the application or it will be processed for standard computer testing.

Payment
Full payment is due at the time of application submission.
Group discounts are not valid for alternate test sites.

Cancellation Request:

Due to the special arrangements that are required for an alternate test site cancellations and/or refund request must be submitted, in writing, a minimum of 15 business days prior to a pencil and paper exam and a minimum of 35 business days prior to a computer based testing (CBT). A refund will only be honored if the site maintains the minimum number of paid applicants.

Alternate Testing Site Request Form - PDF Format

Approved Alternate Test Sites