CEN-RO BY IBT
CEN Renewal Option by Internet Based Testing

General Information

CEN-RO by IBT is a renewal option for maintaining certification. It was designed to measure competency AND provide an educational opportunity for all current, renewing CENs.

Resources

• Because of the focus on learning, this renewal method was created with the intent that resources would be necessary to answer the questions. We encourage you to use resources.
• A reference list is located online at http://www.ena.org/bcen/cen/CENRO-IBT-References.pdf.
• Other references may be used to complete the exam.

Content

• The internet based exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions.
• The internet based exam follows the outline of the CEN exam.
• The questions were written with the intent that resources would need to be utilized to answer the majority of the questions (thereby providing a learning experience).
• The questions were written specifically for this tool and were NOT taken from the item bank for the CEN exam.

Successful Completion

• The passing score was established by completing a cut score analysis, a standard practice used in developing exams.
• The current passing score is approximately 77%.

Continuing Education Credits (CEs)

• If the internet based exam is successfully completed, continuing education
will be rewarded.
• CEN-RO by IBT has been approved, through ENA, for 30 CECH.

Timelines

• The internet based exam must be requested a minimum of 60 days prior to CEN certification expiration.
• The CEN is allowed 30 days to complete the exam from the time of registration.
• BCEN recommends requesting the exam early to take advantage of the 30 test days allowed.
• The exam must be completed at least four weeks prior to the CENs certification expiration date.

Eligibility Requirements

• The CEN must have a current unrestricted license of nursing certificate that is equivalent to a Registered Nurse in the United States or its territories.
• Must be a current CEN with your CEN expiring no more than 8 months from the time of request and no less than 2 months.