Certification for Nurse Educators
Certification Division Hours and Contact Information
Hours: Monday - Thursday from 8am - 5pm Eastern.
Contact: Email us certification@nln.org with any questions you might have.
If you are currently registered for your certification Exam:
Meazure Learning is our testing partner for administering certification exams. You will receive an email from Meazure Learning with instructions to schedule an exam date.
If you are awaiting scheduling instructions, please contact Meazure Learning at candidatesupport@meazurelearning.com.
VALUE OF CERTIFICATION
Certification in any field is a mark of professionalism. For academic nurse educators, it establishes nursing education as a specialty area of practice and creates a means for faculty to demonstrate their expertise in this role. It communicates to students, peers and the academic and health care communities that the highest standards of excellence are being met. By becoming credentialed as a certified nurse educator, you serve as a leader and a role model. Certification is the mark of distinction for nursing faculty.
MISSION
The mission of the Academic Nurse Educator Certification Program is to promote excellence in the advanced specialty role of the academic nurse educator.
GETTING INVOLVED
For those nurse educators who are certified through these certification programs, there are several ways to become involved as a volunteer to advance your career and those of your colleagues in the industry. You also will be recognized for your work by the NLN, including in the Salute to Members published annually. Learn more.
2025 CERTIFICATION STATISTICS
Currently Certified
- CNE: 7,227
- CNEcl: 935
- CNEn: 326
CNE
- Registrations: 1,376
- Pass: 74%
- Fail: 26%
CNEcl
- Registrations: 270
- Pass: 82%
- Fail: 18%
CNE Novice
- Registrations: 38
- Pass: 84%
- Fail: 16%