

Without STN membership, the fee to take the initial TCRN exam is $370. TCRN exam fees for STN members are $230 for the initial exam and $200 to retest for initial certification. The annual membership fees for STN is $110/year. Membership in the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) provides a discount on the TCRN exam fee. Pearson VUE testing centers are located in various cities throughout the world. This email will include your 90-day test window and instructions on where and how to schedule an appointment with Pearson VUE who will administer the TCRN exam. Once the application and payment is received by BCEN®, you will receive an exam eligibility email. Test fees can be paid by credit card with your online application, or a check can be mailed to BCEN®. Once logged in to your BCEN® account, you will select, complete, and submit the TCRN application. In that case, you will just need to log in and update your profile.

Candidates who have taken a BCEN® exam before or have ever had any BCEN® certification may already have an account. How do I apply for the TCRN exam?įirst time candidates need to go to the BCEN® website to create a BCEN® account.

Other recommendations (but not requirements) include 2 years of trauma nursing experience (approximately 1,000 practice hours per year) and 20-30 hours of coursework specifically related to trauma nursing. Anyone holding a current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the United States or its Territories (or its equivalence) is eligible to apply for the TCRN certification.
