Analysis of First-Time Unsuccessful Attempts on the Certified Nurse Educator Examination

Abstract

The findings from this study support a previous recommendation for faculty development, experience in the role, and doctoral preparation prior to seeking certification.

Using the CNE as an Innovative Strategy to Support Junior Nursing Faculty Transitioning From Clinical Practice

“…Unfortunately, formal mentoring programs are not common in the nursing education organizational culture (Grassley & Lambe, 2015), and many novice academicians are unable to avail themselves of mentoring opportunities. Although little is known about the value of certification for academic nurse educators (Lundeen, 2018), we found it to be a valuable tool in the transition process.…”

“…A further concern is conflicting priorities. The role of the academic nurse educator consists of teaching, research, and service, encompassing Boyer’s model of scholarship (Lundeen, 2018). Scholarship is frequently emphasized in relation to publishing.…”

“…Financial incentives for certification and exam fee reimbursement for a successful outcome will depend on organizational policy. Furthermore, there is little available evidence regarding the predictors of certification exam success (Lundeen, 2018). The pass rate for 2018 was 53 percent (NLN, 2018).…”

Examining the Influence of Academic Nurse Educator Doctoral Degree Preparation on National League for Nursing Core Competency Skill Acquisition

“…The available literature related to the CNE examination has explored pass and failure rates among candidates. Christensen (2015), Lundeen (2014Lundeen ( , 2018, and Ortelli (2008Ortelli ( , 2012Ortelli ( , 2016 reported years of teaching experience and doctoral preparation as factors related to CNE examination success. However, these studies did not differentiate success and failure rates among DNP-and PhD-prepared nurse educators.…”

Increasing the Number of Faculty With CNE® Certification: A Statewide Initiative

“…Ortelli (2016) found a relationship between full-time teaching experience and first-time success exam among nearly 2,700 educators, with each year of experience leading to a 1.05 greater chance of passing. In a study of 390 first-time unsuccessful attempts, Lundeen (2018) found a relationship between highest degree and exam success, underscoring the role that faculty development, experience, and doctoral degree completion play in successful first-time CNE examination results. Strategies facilitating first-time exam success include creating timelines, formal direction from nursing education leadership, and personal faculty investment.…”