In-Person: NLN CNE Prep Course

Sep 22, 2026 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM Tuesday

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Coming to the NLN Summit in DC? Sign up for this in-person workshop at NLN HQ for an intensive, comprehensive review of the major content areas of the test blueprint for the Certified Nurse Educator exam. It is designed to help potential candidates assess their level of readiness and identify practice domains where further study may be needed. Topics include implications for nurse faculty, eligibility requirements, analysis of the CNE test blueprint, review of CNE exam content, CNE prep resources, and the renewal process.

Register for this one-day, virtual, intensive review of the major content areas of the test to help assess your level of readiness and identify practice domains where further study may be required. 

Course Outline

  • Certification implications for faculty
  • CNE eligibility requirements, registration process, and scheduling process
  • Analysis of CNE test blueprint
  • Review of CNE examination content
  • Introduction of resources available for certification preparation
  • CNE renewal process
If you are coming to Summit 2026, book your hotel here.
If you are not coming for Summit, see the special NLN pricing for The Watergate

For additional information, contact Deb Mayberry at the NLN

Location

NLN HQ: 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20037
 

Registration Rates

Member: Early - $340; Regular - $380; Late - $420  

Member with Summit Registration*: Early - $306; Regular - $342; Late - $378 
Non-Member: Early - $380; Regular - $480; Late - $580  

Non-Member with Summit Registration*: Early - $342; Regular - $432; Late - $522

Early Registration ends August 18. Late Registration begins September 8. 

*Must show proof of paid Summit 2026 registration to receive discount 

Speaker

Ilse M. Wallace
RN, PhD, CNE

Ilse Wallace is a visionary nurse educator and executive leader with more than twenty years of experience in advancing curriculum excellence, accreditation readiness, and innovative teaching-learning practices across nursing and health-professions programs. Ilse holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing and master's degree in nursing education from Florida Atlantic University, and a PhD in Nursing from Barry University.

She has served in faculty and senior leadership roles, including Dean and Associate Provost, providing institution-wide leadership for academic quality, curriculum and assessment strategy, clinical learning, and faculty development. Dr. Wallace is known for leading transformative academic initiatives, including curriculum revisions, AI-enabled teaching and learning innovations, faculty onboarding, and the development of a personalized learning platform.

Dr. Wallace is an alumna of the NLN LEAD program, co-authored an NLN vision statement on competency-based education, and presented at numerous conferences on nursing and higher education. Ilse is committed to driving excellence in nursing education through strategic initiatives and collaboration across programs, universities, and partners.

 

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