Compartment syndrome is a potentially devastating complication that affects a significant percentage of orthopedic trauma patients. The challenge is that traditional assessment strategies for this condition are unreliable, and clinical uncertainty often results in over-treatment. In fact, TQIP data show that the fasciotomy rate for at-risk patients is four times higher than the documented incidence…
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The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) recently announced its 2026-2027 board of directors. The new board comprises national experts in adult and pediatric emergency, flight, critical care ground transport, trauma and burn nursing — including two new members with extensive backgrounds in trauma quality and trauma program leadership: Rebecca Geyer, MSN, RN, TCRN,…
Do you know a certified trauma or burn nurse who deserves to be recognized for excellence in specialty nursing practice and support for specialty nursing certification? Nominations are now open for the Distinguished TCRN Award and the Distinguished CBRN Award from the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). These awards are presented annually to…
Have you ever tried to talk to your hospital’s revenue cycle team about improving the billing process for injured patients? If so, you have probably heard some version of this response: “There’s no point in changing the way we bill for trauma, because we will not get paid for it anyway.” This view of trauma…
Most trauma teams have little trouble moving patients quickly from triage through resuscitation to critical care. But after the patient is stabilized, the process often comes to a standstill because post-ICU and post-acute services are inadequate or unavailable. The results are extended length-of-stay (LOS) and increased risk of complications. This new webinar takes a close…
The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) has granted accreditation to the Certified Burn Registered Nurse (CBRN) certification program, according to the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN). The accreditation is effective August 1. By virtue of being accredited by ABSNC, the CBRN is also now an ANCC Magnet-accepted nursing specialty certification. BCEN…
Morris Hospital, a 89-bed facility in northern Illinois, has discontinued its voluntary state designation as a Level II trauma center, according to a hospital press release. The change in trauma center status was effective July 1, 2025. Morris Hospital is located 55 miles southwest of Chicago in the town Morris, Illinois. According to Tom Dohm,…
Trauma nurses seeking specialty certification through the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) will soon be tested on updated content. As part of its regular five-year review process, the BCEN recently published a revised content outline for the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) exam. The new exam content outline will go into effect for…
This summer, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) will offer a new educational opportunity focused on blood utilization for trauma patients. Critical Flow: Optimizing Blood Utilization in Trauma is a half-day online learning event that will take place Wednesday, July 16, from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m. Central Time. The goal of this…
Is your trauma program or health system committed to nursing excellence through specialty certification? If so, the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) invite you to nominate your organization for the BCEN 2025 National Certification Champion Awards. The National Certification Champion Awards program recognizes organizations that: Exemplify excellence in supporting emergency RNs who pursue…