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BCEN Honors Champions in Emergency Nursing Excellence

The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) has recently recognized three remarkable healthcare organizations as the National Certification Champions for 2025. This accolade celebrates institutions that not only prioritize high standards in patient care but also encourage the professional growth of nurses through specialty board certification.

Focus on Professional Development

Each year, BCEN honors organizations that advocate for their Registered Nurses (RNs) in earning specialty board certifications. This is regarded as a significant milestone in a nurse’s career, one that reflects a commitment to achieving excellence in their practice. According to the CEO of BCEN, Janie Schumaker, supporting the continued education of nursing professionals is a strategic investment, significantly enhancing nurse engagement and subsequently, improving patient care.

2025 National Certification Champions

The winners of the BCEN’s prestigious National Certification Champion Award for 2025 are as follows:

• - Small Healthcare Facility: UCHealth Emergency Room, Harmony Campus (Fort Collins, Colorado)

The CNO of Poudre Valley Hospital, Tammy Piccone, remarked that this award underscores their team’s dedication to high-quality emergency care, aligning with their nurturing culture of innovation and shared leadership.

• - Large Healthcare Facility: Hackensack University Medical Center (Hackensack, New Jersey)

President Lisa K. Tank highlighted that the award draws attention to the dedicated efforts of their emergency nursing team, whose commitment to specialty certification is a testament to their professional excellence.

• - Health System: University of Tennessee Medical Center Emergency Trauma (Knoxville, Tennessee)

Sandy C. Leake, CNO, noted that receiving this recognition affirms their deep commitment to high-quality nursing care, emphasizing the value that specialty-certified nurses bring to healthcare.

The Impact of Certification

The recognition by BCEN illuminates the importance of specialty certifications in healthcare settings. This initiative not only promotes clinical excellence and improved patient experiences but also fortifies the relationships and trust between nurses and the patients they serve. The hospitals and health systems being honored showcase how fostering a culture of continuous learning and support for certification can lead to significant advancements in patient care.

Celebrating Excellence

BCEN plans to honor these champions during on-site trophy presentations scheduled for fall 2025, which will celebrate their notable contributions and commitment to nursing excellence. Notably, BCEN itself has been a pioneer in nursing specialty certifications since its founding in 1980. It provides various certifications including those for emergency and pediatric emergency nursing, as well as trauma and burn nursing specialties.

With more than 50,000 board-certified nurses, the BCEN promotes an accessible pathway to certification while enhancing the overall quality of emergency healthcare. Their innovative educational platforms make it easier for nurses to obtain certification, contributing greatly to the nursing profession's evolution.

In conclusion, the 2025 BCEN National Certification Champions highlight the critical link between nursing excellence and the quality of patient care in emergency and trauma settings. Their dedication inspires a new generation of nursing leaders. For more information about these champions and BCEN’s initiatives, visit their website.