Information for Meeting Recertification
Requirements

Option A: Pass CNE

• Register and take the Certified Nurse Educator exam before the due date for the certification renewal documents.
• Upcoming Exam Registration Dates
• How to register

Option B: Credit Requirements

• Accrue a minimum of 50 renewal credits (RC) during each recertification cycle.
• Renewal Credit (RC) refers to "organized professional activities which are indicators of continued professional development as a nurse educator".
• Activities must be related to at least 3 of the NLN's Core Competencies of Nurse Educators.
• Credits are earned only for participation in activities during the current recertification cycle.
• Qualifying Activities will be distributed across the 5 year period.

Recertification Forms

• Application and Activity Reporting Form

Recertification Cycle

Each recertification cycle will be a five year period. The certification period begins on the day the CNE received his/her official passing test score and ends on the last day of the quarter in which he/she tested. An expiration date is located on each CNE certificate.

Recertification Process

• Submit application - includes updated demographic information & verification of meeting requirements of practice and ethics.
• Submit fee
• Select option to demonstrate competence
  • Option A - Credit requirements
  • Option B - Pass CNE exam
• Do not send supporting documentation with recertification application & activity form.
  • Keep in your files & send if requested.
• All recertification activities submitted for renewal credit are subject to review and approval by the ANECP.
  • Credit may be denied by the ANECP.
• It is the responsibility of the CNE to maintain certification; reminder will be sent.
• Each year, the NLN Certification Program will select a percentage of certificants randomly for a recertification audit.

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