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The CEN exam fee is $285 for ENA members and $380 for non-members, with a reduced
fee for military candidates. Here’s the cost picture, per BCEN.
How much does the CEN cost?
| Status | Exam fee |
|---|---|
| ENA member | $285 |
| Non-member | $380 |
| Military (active, reserve, veteran) | $195 |
ENA membership unlocks both a lower exam fee and study resources, so it’s worth comparing before you apply.
How to register, step by step
- Confirm your RN license.
- Apply through BCEN and pay the fee.
- Schedule your exam at a Pearson VUE center or with live remote proctoring.
- Test. 175 questions, 3 hours.
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Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).