Certified & Slightly Panicked is the nursing certification exam review podcast for emergency/critical care nurses who are chasing credentials and fighting imposter syndrome. Hosted by Jess Roberts BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, NREMT, a highly certified Registered Nurse, you can expect digestible episodes packed with clinical content, memory hacks, and stories from the field as she breaks down the content outline of each exam topic by topic. Whether you’re listening on a walk, in your car, or during a rare moment of silence, this podcast is your multitasking study buddy. Let’s get certified!
Certified and Slightly Panicked
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Podcast Overview
Certified & Slightly Panicked is the nursing certification exam review podcast for emergency/critical care nurses who are chasing credentials and fighting imposter syndrome. Hosted by Jess Roberts BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, NREMT, a highly certified Registered Nurse, you can expect digestible episodes packed with clinical content, memory hacks, and stories from the field as she breaks down the content outline of each exam topic by topic. Whether you’re listening on a walk, in your car, or during a rare moment of silence, this podcast is your multitasking study buddy. Let’s get certified!
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June 9, 2026
Musculoskeletal Emergencies - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review
<p>In this episode, Jess covers part A of section 7 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Musculoskeletal Emergencies. Section 7 includes both Musculoskeletal and Wound Emergencies and make up 13 questions of the exam. Wound emergencies will be covered in the next episode. </p><p><br></p><p>Amputation (3:04)</p><p>Compartment syndrome (9:09)</p><p>Ligament tendon injuries (14:38)</p><p>Fractures (18:55)</p><p>Dislocations (28:10)</p><p>Inflammatory conditions (29:35)</p><p>Osteomyelitis (30:38)</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with me!</p><p><br></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse.jessr?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@nurse.jessr</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nurse.jessr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@nurse.jessr</a></p><p>Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is not affiliated or endorsed by the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employer. </p>
January 31, 2026
Medical Emergencies - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review
<p>In this episode, Jess covers section 6 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Medical Emergencies. 14 questions on the CEN exam come from the Medical Emergencies section. </p><p><br></p><p>Allergic reactions and anaphylaxis (1:14:09)</p><p>Hematologic disorders (1:37)</p><p>Electrolyte and fluid imbalance (12:19)</p><p>Endocrine disorders (19:25)</p><p>Immunocompromise (52:07)</p><p>Renal failure (56:44)</p><p>Sepsis (1:09:15)</p><p>Hypovolemic and distributive shock (1:01:32)</p><p>Substance use and abuse & Withdrawal syndrome (see Mental Health Emergencies episode)</p><p><br></p><p><u><strong>Connect with me!</strong></u></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse.jessr?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@nurse.jessr</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nurse.jessr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@nurse.jessr</a></p><p>Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is not affiliated or endorsed by the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employer. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
October 10, 2025
Mental Health Emergencies - Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Exam Review
<p>In this episode, Jess covers section 7 of the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam content outline, Mental Health Emergencies. 11 questions on the CEN exam come from the Mental Health Emergencies section. </p><p>This episode is being released on World Mental Health Day, an international day for global mental health education, awareness, and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 from anywhere in the US to speak to a trained counselor who can provide emotional support, crisis de-escalation, and make connections to local community resources. Help is available 24/7. </p><p>Aggressive and violent behavior (2:07)</p><p>Anxiety disorders (8:27)</p><p>Mood disorders (19:53)</p><p>Homicidal and suicidal ideation (22:58)</p><p>Thought disorders (25:30)</p><p>Situational crisis (30:29)</p><p>Intentional overdose and ingestions (31:59)</p><p><br></p><p>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse.jessr?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@nurse.jessr</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nurse.jessr/?igsh=MW9jazZncW10cXo2MQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr#" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@nurse.jessr</a></p><p>Email me: certifiedandslightlypanicked@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is not affiliated with the ENA or BCEN. All views and opinions are my own and do not necessarily reflect that of my employer. </p>
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