ENC(C) (CNA) - Emergency Nurse Certified (C)anada

The Emergency Nurse Certified (Canada) certification (ENC(C)) is designed for Canadian registered nurses specializing in emergency nursing. This certification is offered by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA). This certification demonstrates advanced knowledge and skills in providing care to patients in emergency settings, including triage, acute care management, and critical interventions.

Completion Time: 3 hours

Eligibility and Certification Requirements

• Current, active RN license in Canada.

• A minimum of two years of nursing experience, with a significant portion in the emergency nursing field.

• Completion of continuing education in emergency nursing.

• Passing the emergency nursing certification examination offered by a certifying body like the CNA.

Cost: 

• Application Fee CNA Member: $570

• Application Fee Nonmember: $756

• Exam Fee (Proctored Online): $85 

• Exam Fee (In Person): $110

• Exam Retake Fee CNA Member: $365

• Exam Retake Fee Nonmember: $484

• All Application and Retake Fees include a nonrefundable $125 administration fee

• Applicable taxes added to fees

Exam Format

The examination typically includes 165 multiple-choice questions covering various aspects of emergency nursing, such as patient assessment, emergency care procedures, trauma care, and emergency nursing standards.

Certification Process

Gain relevant experience in emergency nursing.

Apply for the Emergency Nurse Certified (Canada) examination through a certifying organization such as the CNA.

Successfully pass the certification examination.

Certification in Emergency Nursing usually requires renewal every 5 years.

Renewal involves completing continuing education credits in emergency nursing and related topics, and paying a recertification fee.

To qualify for renewal, applicants must:

• Be a currently registered or licensed nurse in Canada

• Completion of a minimum of 2,925 practice hours related to emergency nursing (direct care, education, research, policy, or administration)

• Fulfill CE requirements or retake and pass the certification exam

Renewal Fees

• Renewal by CE - CNA Member: $317

• Renewal by CE - Nonmember: $420

• Renewal by Exam - CNA Member: $570

• Renewal by Exam - Nonmember: $756

• Exam Fee (Proctored Online): $85

• Exam Fee (In Person): $110

• Applicable taxes added to fees

Renewal applicants using CE to fulfill their requirements must complete 100 CE activities within the 5-year certification period. They must log their activities on the Continuous Learning for Certification Renewal form and submit it with their renewal application. Continuing education for Emergency Nurses may include updates in emergency care practices, new research in acute care, advancements in trauma management, and emerging trends in emergency nursing.

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For specific information regarding Emergency Nurse Certified (Canada) certification, including eligibility criteria, examination details, approved educational programs, and renewal processes, it is recommended to consult directly with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) or other relevant nursing certifying bodies in Canada. These organizations provide comprehensive resources and standards for nurses specializing in emergency care.

Career Opportunities

Certified Emergency Nurses work in emergency departments, urgent care centers, trauma units, and other acute care settings.

They provide immediate nursing care to patients with various acute conditions and injuries, collaborate with emergency medical teams, and contribute to emergency preparedness and response.

The CNA also offers the following certifications:

• Certified Nurse in Critical Care (C)anada (CNCC(C))

• Certified in Nephrology (C)anada (CNeph(C))

• Certified in Cardiovascular Nursing (C)anada (CCN(C))

• Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (C)anada (CMSN(C))

• Certified in Oncology Nursing (C)anada (CON(C))

• Certified in Pediatric Nursing (C)anada (CpedN(C))

• Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (C)anada (CPMHN(C))

Other related certifications include:

• BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

• BCEN Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)

• BCEN Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN)

• IAFN Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult/Adolescent (SANE-A)

• IAFN Certified Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner - Pediatric (SANE-P)