CNE Exam Preparation
CNE Preparation and Resources
The National League for Nursing (NLN) offers a list of recommended references to help candidates prepare for the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) exam. These resources include essential textbooks and guides on nursing education theory, practice, and leadership.
BoardCerts integrates these recommended resources and the official CNE exam blueprint into the development of its question banks, ensuring they are accurate, relevant, and aligned with the essential competencies of nurse education.
Key Concepts on CNE Exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
CNE Blueprint and Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Number of Questions | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
Facilitate Learning | Use of effective teaching strategies, learning styles, classroom and clinical instruction, and innovative technologies. | 47 | 36% |
Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization | Mentorship, role modeling, fostering professional values, and addressing student diversity. | 18 | 14% |
Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies | Develop and use effective assessment tools, grading systems, and performance feedback; address testing validity and reliability. | 18 | 14% |
Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation | Curriculum frameworks, course development, outcome evaluation, and accreditation standards. | 13 | 10% |
Function as a Change Agent and Leader | Lead curriculum innovation, integrate technology, and foster collaboration in educational and healthcare settings. | 9 | 7% |
Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Nurse Educator Role | Professional development, reflective practices, and evidence-based teaching improvements. | 9 | 7% |
Engage in Scholarship | Research, scholarship, contributions to academic and professional organizations, and service leadership. | 7 | 5% |
Function within the Organizational Environment and the Academic Community | Understand institutional governance, resource management, and faculty roles in academic communities. | 9 | 7% |
CNE Resources
The BoardCerts CNE question bank is expertly crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success.
In addition, the exam candidate handbook lists the following resources as additional possible material to support preparation:
- Teaching in Nursing: A Guide for Faculty, Elsevier
- Evaluation and Testing in Nursing Education, Springer Publishing
- NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators: A Decade of Influence, Wolters Kluwer
- Clinical Teaching Strategies in Nursing, Springer Publishing Company
- Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice, Jones & Bartlett
- Teaching in Nursing and the Role of the Nurse Educator, Springer Publishing Company
- Best Practices in Teaching Nursing, Wolters Kluwer
