Exam Registration
Next exam window is July 11-26, 2009. Registration opens April 15 . Deadline has been extended to July 3, 2009
Registration for the Exam Begins Here
Candidates may find test sites on this page. Note this page is for locating test sites ONLY.
The exam consists of 165 multiple-choice items. 15 of the 165 questions are pre-test questions and will not count towards your overall score. These 15 pre-test questions will be placed randomly throughout the examination.
The test presents each question with four response choices. One of these represents the single best response, and credit is granted only for selection of this response. Candidates are allowed three hours (180 minutes) to complete this test.
For more information regarding the CBN® exam, please review the candidate handbook
CBN® Candidate Handbook
Nurses can obtain a copy of the handbook here in PDF format. This version of the handbook is dated October 17, 2008.
Follow this link to download the new 2009 Candidate Handbook.
Online Review Course
You may also "attend" the CBN® Review course online through our new education portal.
Follow this link to learn more
Previous Examinations
Those candidates who have passed the CBN® examination are free to use the CBN designation after your name. Members of the ASMBS who have passed and would like to have the CBN designation added to their names in the ASMBS directory can email info@asmbs.org with this request.
We have had many requests for "statistics" on the CBN® examinations. - the number who passed and failed, et cetera. Our official policy is not to release any further information at this time for reasons of confidentiality and the accreditation process.
Important Dates
Watch this page for important updates
Next Examination Window
July 11-26, 2009
Exam Application Opens
April 15, 2009
Early Registration Deadline
May 15, 2009
Regular Registration Deadline
Extended to July 3, 2009
Next Review Course
TBD