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CNE blueprint

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Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CNE Question Bank

Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.

Facilitate Learning

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Implement a variety of active teaching and learning strategies appropriate to content/concepts, setting, learner attributes and needs, learner outcomes, and method of delivery

Use teaching and learning strategies based on educational theories and evidence-based practices related to education

Modify teaching strategies and learning experiences based on consideration of learners' diversity, social determinants of learning, and past clinical, educational, and life experiences

Use technologies to support the teaching-learning process

Communicate effectively to convey ideas in a variety of contexts

Model reflective thinking practices

Create opportunities for learners to develop clinical judgment

Ensure a positive and safe learning environment

Model attributes that facilitate learning (e.g., caring, confidence, patience, integrity, respect, flexibility, resilience, enthusiasm)

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare and education partners

Apply concepts of evidence-based practice in nursing to guide teaching

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Identify learner attributes and needs based on consideration of learners' diversity, social determinants of learning, and past clinical, educational, and life experiences

Facilitate access to various resources to support diverse learners

Assist learners to identify and develop a plan to meet professional goals

Facilitate learners' self-reflection, goal setting, and socialization to the role of the nurse

Engage learners in thoughtful and constructive self and peer evaluation

Promote professional development of learners

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Design and apply formative and summative evaluation strategies

Implement evidence-based assessment and evaluation strategies in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains

Evaluate available methods for learner assessment and evaluation

Create assessment methods to evaluate outcomes

Implement evaluation methods that are congruent with learner and learning outcomes

Analyze assessment and evaluation data

Apply assessment and evaluation data to enhance the teaching-learning process

Inform learners about assessment and evaluation criteria

Provide timely, constructive, and thoughtful feedback to learners

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Provide input for the development of nursing program standards and policies regarding admission, progression and retention, and graduation

Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development, including developing program outcomes, writing content objectives and course outcomes, and selecting learning activities and clinical experiences

Design the curriculum to reflect institutional philosophy, nursing and healthcare trends, community and clinical partners, societal needs, and educational principles

Lead the development of curriculum design and course design

Design program evaluation that promotes continuous quality improvement and analyze results of program evaluation

Revise the curriculum based on evaluation of program outcomes, learner needs, societal and healthcare trends, and stakeholder feedback

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

Function as a Change Agent and Leader

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Evaluate organizational effectiveness to determine needed change

Adapt to changes created by external factors

Create a culture for change within the nursing program and institution

Design, implement, and evaluate strategies for change

Model principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity when advocating for change

Serve as a leader to promote nursing and nursing education

Facilitate interprofessional education and collaboration to impact health and educational outcomes

Advocate for nursing, nursing education, and higher education

Manage conflict effectively

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Academic Nurse Educator Role

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Participate actively in professional nursing and educational organizations

Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning

Use feedback gained from self, peer, learner, and administrative evaluation to improve role effectiveness

Stay current with legal practices and ethical codes relevant to nursing and educational settings

Remain informed with healthcare policy relevant to nursing and educational settings

Seek mentors for professional development in the academic nurse educator role

Engage in self-reflection and self-care to improve teaching practices

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

Engage in Scholarship

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Foster a culture of scholarly inquiry

Demonstrate qualities of a scholar: integrity, courage, perseverance, vitality, and creativity

Design and implement scholarly activities

Disseminate the outcomes of scholarly activities

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

Function within the Organizational Environment and the Academic Community

Key topics and concepts covered in this module

Analyze the impact of social, technological, economic, political, and institutional factors on nursing and higher education

Apply knowledge of historical and current trends and issues to decision-making in nursing and higher education

Integrate the values of civility, collegiality, professionalism, and caring to build an organizational climate that fosters the development of learners and colleagues

Demonstrate support of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to align with the organization's mission and vision

Incorporate the mission and goals of the nursing program and the parent institution when managing issues

Manage the teaching, scholarship, and service demands congruent with the requirements of the institutional setting

Serve as a leader in governance and activities within the nursing program and/or the parent institution

Use social media in a manner consistent with professional and institutional guidelines

Provide input into the budgetary processes of the program and parent institution

Maintain professional role boundaries as an educator

Seek opportunities to mentor and support faculty colleagues to optimize the role of an academic nurse educator

Participate in the development of policies and procedures related to learners, faculty, and the educational environment

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

Exam Sections Covered in BoardCerts CNE Question Bank

Comprehensive coverage of all exam domains with detailed topic breakdowns to ensure your success.

SECTION 1

Facilitate Learning

Implement a variety of active teaching and learning strategies appropriate to content/concepts, setting, learner attributes and needs, learner outcomes, and method of delivery
Use teaching and learning strategies based on educational theories and evidence-based practices related to education
Modify teaching strategies and learning experiences based on consideration of learners' diversity, social determinants of learning, and past clinical, educational, and life experiences
Use technologies to support the teaching-learning process
Communicate effectively to convey ideas in a variety of contexts
Model reflective thinking practices
Create opportunities for learners to develop clinical judgment
Ensure a positive and safe learning environment
Model attributes that facilitate learning (e.g., caring, confidence, patience, integrity, respect, flexibility, resilience, enthusiasm)
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare and education partners
Apply concepts of evidence-based practice in nursing to guide teaching

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

SECTION 2

Facilitate Learner Development and Socialization

Identify learner attributes and needs based on consideration of learners' diversity, social determinants of learning, and past clinical, educational, and life experiences
Facilitate access to various resources to support diverse learners
Assist learners to identify and develop a plan to meet professional goals
Facilitate learners' self-reflection, goal setting, and socialization to the role of the nurse
Engage learners in thoughtful and constructive self and peer evaluation
Promote professional development of learners

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

SECTION 3

Use Assessment and Evaluation Strategies

Design and apply formative and summative evaluation strategies
Implement evidence-based assessment and evaluation strategies in cognitive, psychomotor, and affective learning domains
Evaluate available methods for learner assessment and evaluation
Create assessment methods to evaluate outcomes
Implement evaluation methods that are congruent with learner and learning outcomes
Analyze assessment and evaluation data
Apply assessment and evaluation data to enhance the teaching-learning process
Inform learners about assessment and evaluation criteria
Provide timely, constructive, and thoughtful feedback to learners

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

SECTION 4

Participate in Curriculum Design and Evaluation of Program Outcomes

Provide input for the development of nursing program standards and policies regarding admission, progression and retention, and graduation
Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum development, including developing program outcomes, writing content objectives and course outcomes, and selecting learning activities and clinical experiences
Design the curriculum to reflect institutional philosophy, nursing and healthcare trends, community and clinical partners, societal needs, and educational principles
Lead the development of curriculum design and course design
Design program evaluation that promotes continuous quality improvement and analyze results of program evaluation
Revise the curriculum based on evaluation of program outcomes, learner needs, societal and healthcare trends, and stakeholder feedback

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

SECTION 5

Function as a Change Agent and Leader

Evaluate organizational effectiveness to determine needed change
Adapt to changes created by external factors
Create a culture for change within the nursing program and institution
Design, implement, and evaluate strategies for change
Model principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity when advocating for change
Serve as a leader to promote nursing and nursing education
Facilitate interprofessional education and collaboration to impact health and educational outcomes
Advocate for nursing, nursing education, and higher education
Manage conflict effectively

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

SECTION 6

Pursue Continuous Quality Improvement in the Academic Nurse Educator Role

Participate actively in professional nursing and educational organizations
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning
Use feedback gained from self, peer, learner, and administrative evaluation to improve role effectiveness
Stay current with legal practices and ethical codes relevant to nursing and educational settings
Remain informed with healthcare policy relevant to nursing and educational settings
Seek mentors for professional development in the academic nurse educator role
Engage in self-reflection and self-care to improve teaching practices

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

SECTION 7

Engage in Scholarship

Foster a culture of scholarly inquiry
Demonstrate qualities of a scholar: integrity, courage, perseverance, vitality, and creativity
Design and implement scholarly activities
Disseminate the outcomes of scholarly activities

Exam blueprint areas coveredCNE

SECTION 8

Function within the Organizational Environment and the Academic Community

Analyze the impact of social, technological, economic, political, and institutional factors on nursing and higher education
Apply knowledge of historical and current trends and issues to decision-making in nursing and higher education
Integrate the values of civility, collegiality, professionalism, and caring to build an organizational climate that fosters the development of learners and colleagues
Demonstrate support of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to align with the organization's mission and vision
Incorporate the mission and goals of the nursing program and the parent institution when managing issues
Manage the teaching, scholarship, and service demands congruent with the requirements of the institutional setting
Serve as a leader in governance and activities within the nursing program and/or the parent institution
Use social media in a manner consistent with professional and institutional guidelines
Provide input into the budgetary processes of the program and parent institution
Maintain professional role boundaries as an educator
Seek opportunities to mentor and support faculty colleagues to optimize the role of an academic nurse educator
Participate in the development of policies and procedures related to learners, faculty, and the educational environment