Frequently Asked Questions


  • What does FACEN-INDIA stand for ?
  • It is the Fellowship of the Academy for Clinical Emergency Nursing in India (FACEN-INDIA) began in 2011.
  • What is the Role of ACEN-INDIA ?
  • ACEN-INDIA is the first independent Academy to promote the practice of Emergency Nursing In India. This organization will be the apex body for developing the science of Emergency Nursing in India and work towards building education and research frontiers in Indian Emergency Nursing. Emergency Nursing is the backbone of Emergency Medicine across the world. With the growth of Trauma Centers and Medical Council of India recognizing Emergency Medicine as a separate specialty Emergency Nursing has gained immense importance. Hence it is the right time that Enthusiastic Academically oriented Clinical Nurses we brought together and encouraged to get organized and create a body which will withhold all the values of the new field of Emergency Nursing in India.
  • How do you get the Title "FACEN-INDIA" ?
  • All Interested Nurses will have to appear for the three tests and undertake the annual ENACT course. When they have passed all the three tests and have been ENACT certified will they be then eligible to receive FACEN at the Annual Convocation hled during the INDO-US Emergency Medicine Summit. (Details will be provided in due course.
  • Where will be the Final Examination ?
  • Final Examination is Online (Details on the Calendar Link).
  • What is the course of action after I pass my Final Examination ?
  • The Fellows who will pass the tests including the final will then have to fill the Convocation Form and register for the ENACT. Details of the ENACT program and convocation will be provided in due course.
  • Where do I get hold of the Sheehy's 7th edition ?
  • ACEN-INDIA recommends that you Contact MS. Nirmal Thakur Cell: 09868398534 or 09971612121 for the 7th Edition. Email is: neeru.rjpt.2007@gmail.com
  • Which Edition will the Examination Follow ?
  • The Test will be based on the EN Curriculum so 7th Edition is approved by the ACEN-INDIA Examiners in 2013. We are aware that the new Edition may not be available to many.
  • Who do I contact for answers to more of my questions ?
  • Email your queries to indusacen-india@gmail.com