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Facilitate Learning
89%
8 of 9 Correct
Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization
75%
12 of 16 Correct
Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies
56%
5 of 9 Correct
Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes
55%
6 of 11 Correct
Function as a Change Agent and Leader
38%
3 of 8 Correct
Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Academic Nurse Educator Role
30%
3 of 10 Correct
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The NLN® Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam is designed for nurses seeking to validate their expertise in nursing education. Offered by the National League for Nursing (NLN), this certification confirms your ability to teach and mentor nursing students effectively.
The Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam assesses key competencies across several content areas essential to the academic nurse educator role. It focuses on facilitating learning through diverse teaching strategies, using evidence-based practices, and creating a positive learning environment. The exam also evaluates the candidate's ability to support learner development, design and apply assessment methods, and participate in curriculum design and evaluation. Additionally, it covers leadership and change management, commitment to continuous quality improvement, scholarly engagement, and navigating the organizational environment to promote diversity, inclusion, and effective governance.
Eligibility requires a current RN license and a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing education or a master's degree in nursing with additional education credits. The exam includes 150 multiple-choice questions, 130 of which are scored and 20 unscored, with a time limit of 3 hours. The CNE credential is valid for five years, with recertification available through continuing education or re-examination.
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CNE® Candidate Handbook - June 2024
The Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam assesses key competencies across several content areas essential to the academic nurse educator role. It focuses on facilitating learning through diverse teaching strategies, using evidence-based practices, and creating a positive learning environment. The exam also evaluates the candidate's ability to support learner development, design and apply assessment methods, and participate in curriculum design and evaluation. Additionally, it covers leadership and change management, commitment to continuous quality improvement, scholarly engagement, and navigating the organizational environment to promote diversity, inclusion, and effective governance.
Eligibility requires a current RN license and a master’s or doctoral degree in nursing education or a master's degree in nursing with additional education credits. The exam includes 150 multiple-choice questions, 130 of which are scored and 20 unscored, with a time limit of 3 hours. The CNE credential is valid for five years, with recertification available through continuing education or re-examination.
In 2023, 1,177 candidates took the CNE® exam and the reported pass rate was 64%.
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