# CEN Pocket Prep — Emergency Nursing Practice

> Mobile exam preparation for Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) certification. (iPhone/iPad app by Pocket Prep, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cen-pocket-prep/id896304718 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pocket Prep, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/478383132)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.71/5 from 1,483 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 53 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-08-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cen-pocket-prep/id896304718/reviews.md

## What is CEN Pocket Prep?

Pocket Prep is your award-winning tool in mobile learning and exam preparation. Pocket Prep allows you to study anywhere, anytime, right from your mobile device. We strive to make studying more efficient by redefining how you prepare for the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN®) exam.

* Academics’ Choice “Smart Media” award winner
* EdTech Digest “Cool Tool” award winner

The Science Behind Mobile Learning:
Overloading your brain with too much information at once is a common study mistake. Research has shown that smaller, more frequent study sessions are the key to knowledge retention. In other words, taking short quizzes on the go is a much more effective means of exam preparation than reading page after page in a textbook. Apps offer the benefit of interaction, which means you’re far more likely to remember a concept you engage with rather than one you’ve only read about.

Take your CEN studies with you, no matter where life takes you.

Get Started for Free:
We provide a limited free version so you can get a feel for the app before deciding to upgrade. The free version offers dozens of practice questions with detailed answer explanations and limited access to the Question of the Day.

Want Even More Practice?
Choose your ideal study package to gain access to our proven test bank. You'll enjoy:

- Hundreds of practice questions and detailed rationales
- Access to Question of the Day (QOTD)
- All social media bonus questions
- Exam Builder to create customized exams
- Money-Back Pass Guarantee*
- Priority in-app support

Pocket Prep Features:
- No internet required
- Study Modes: See answers as you go or at the end
- Retake past exams with a single tap
- Study reminders and QOTD notifications
- Automatic test saving and retrieval
- Detailed history and results reporting
- Exam day countdown
- Multi-device ready

Our team of writers and editors are industry leaders who have meticulously crafted practice questions and detailed answer explanations with you in mind. Since 2011, Pocket Prep has helped over six million students and professionals achieve more.

Need help? Contact us through the app’s support section at any time for a response within a few hours. *Terms and conditions apply for our Pass Guarantee. See our help center for details.

## Key features

- Offline study access
- Hundreds of practice questions
- Detailed answer explanations
- Customizable exam builder
- Study reminders and notifications
- Pass guarantee

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CEN Premium | $49.99 | one-time |
| CEN Special | $45.99 | one-time |
| CEN Classic | $29.99 | one-time |
| CEN Bridge | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of CEN Pocket Prep?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 💡 Convenient study tool
- 🚀 Realistic CEN exam questions
- 👍 Helpful explanations and rationales
- 👍 Customizable practice tests
- 👍 Tracking progress and exam readiness

**Cons**

- 🐛 Glitchy and unreliable app performance
- 🐛 Repeated questions and inconsistent content
- 💰 Expensive for the quality of the app
- 🤔 Questions not fully aligned with CEN exam

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes and freezes frequently
- Progress and data loss issues
- Inconsistent loading of content and features
- Exam builder functionality not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- More detailed explanations for all answer choices
- Ability to disable repeat questions
- Improved stability and reliability of the app
- Integration with external CEN study resources

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cen-pocket-prep/id896304718/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Not CEN questions

*2020-09-20, version 6.7.9*

The questions are more like general nursing questions and not specific to emergency nursing. Additionally, they are not well written or the same caliber as those made by the ENA BCEN. I really wish I could get a refund, I was misled.

Here’s an example of a “CEN Question”.

“Which female organ is responsible for protecting a fetus?”

### 3/5 — Deleted progress

*2020-01-15, version 6.7.6*

Loved it at first, but now it keeps deleting my progress. Also when I click on specific subject details it says I got 0 out of X amount of questions but when I click to see the questions I took it shows my correct answers. Idk why it’s not uploading or updating my progress and keeps saying I got 0 correct.

**Developer response:** Hi there! So sorry to hear about this issue! Please contact us through the app and we’ll get this problem sorted out asap. We appreciate your understanding and support.

### 3/5 — Very simple

*2019-12-17, version 6.7.6*

The questions provided are not in depth when compared to the CEN review manual from ENA. I have not take the CEN exam yet, but I’m disappointed with the questions I have taken so far. I don’t think it’s worth $50.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We greatly appreciate your taking the time to leave us valuable feedback.

### 5/5 — CEN Pocket Prep

*2019-12-10, version 6.7.6*

This app has lots of questions, including rationales, that to take help prepare you to take the CEN Exam. Questions are rigorous and current.

### 5/5 — Love this app!!!

*2019-10-28, version 6.7.3*

Love this app, makes it easy to use at work when you want to take a quick test and monitor your progress!!!!

**Developer response:** Hello Katy! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re so thrilled you’re enjoying the app. We wish you the best!

### 2/5 — Meh

*2019-10-14, version 6.7.3*

I paid for the app and am about 100 questions in. I noticed that I am getting a lot of repeat questions. It’s pretty frustrating.

### 1/5 — Don’t waste your money

*2019-09-16, version 6.7.3*

I downloaded the free version to see how the questions were. Those first few days I got constant messages asking me to upgraded or if I needed a tutor. I upgraded to the classic and charged $31 but never got the 400 questions. I’ve been trying to get in touch with someone to fix the problem.  No response. The app just refers you to articles to read to fix your own problem. Oh and after I made the upgrade, surprise no more messages from staff. Don’t waste you money. Stick to ENA. At least they’ll give you what you pay for.

**Developer response:** Hi there! So sorry to hear about this issue! Please contact us through the app and we’ll get this problem sorted out asap. We appreciate your understanding and support.

### 5/5 — Passed!!!!!

*2019-08-23, version 6.7.3*

I used this app and passed my CEN!!!! This was the only app/program I used to study for the exam.  I gave myself three weeks and completed all the questions. In addition, I reviewed topics that I scored poorly on. Many questions do repeat, but I found that to helpful in reinforcing information. One and done 🤙🏻

### 2/5 — Repeated questions

*2019-07-24, version 6.7.3*

I want to love this app, but I find that 7/10 questions are ones that I’ve had before. This essentially makes the app useless for studying. Why is this happening?

**Developer response:** Hi there! So sorry to hear about this issue! Please contact us through the app and we’ll get this problem sorted out asap. We appreciate your understanding and support.

### 2/5 — Review for CEN Pocket Prep

*2019-06-18, version 6.7.3*

Content is too basic, regret I made this purchase

## Frequently asked questions about CEN Pocket Prep

### What is CEN Pocket Prep?

CEN Pocket Prep is a mobile application designed to help nurses prepare for the Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam. It offers a structured and efficient way to study through practice questions, detailed explanations, and customizable exam features, all accessible from a mobile device.

### What are the key features of CEN Pocket Prep?

Key features include offline access to study materials, hundreds of practice questions with detailed rationales, an exam builder for customized tests, study reminders, and a money-back pass guarantee. Users can also choose to see answers as they go or at the end of quizzes.

### How much does CEN Pocket Prep cost?

The app offers a limited free version with practice questions and limited access to the Question of the Day. Users can upgrade to a paid study package for full access to all features, including hundreds of practice questions, the exam builder, and priority support.

### Is CEN Pocket Prep compatible with my device?

The app is described as multi-device ready, suggesting compatibility with a range of mobile devices. Specific operating system requirements are not detailed in the provided description, but it is designed for mobile learning.

### How can CEN Pocket Prep help me pass the CEN exam?

The app utilizes research-backed mobile learning principles, emphasizing short, frequent study sessions with interactive quizzes. The comprehensive test bank, detailed explanations, and customizable exam builder allow for targeted practice, increasing knowledge retention and exam readiness. The money-back pass guarantee further supports user confidence.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.7.9 — 2020-06-24

Pocket Prep has been working hard on a brand new application.  This update allows us to more easily transfer you to the new app.  If you have upgraded to the Premium Plan, you will still have that access in the new application.

If you have any trouble, we have also updated our in app help center.  Please visit Settings -> Feedback & Support -> Help & Message Center and one of our team members will help you directly.

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