Developing faculty excellence: A structured program to support Certified Nurse Educator Certification (CNE)®

IF 2.5 Q2 NURSING

Teaching and Learning in Nursing Pub Date : 2026-10-01 Epub Date: 2026-07-16 DOI:10.1016/j.teln.2026.06.018

Elizabeth M. Long DNP, APRN, GNP-BC, CNS, CNE, Stacey L. Knight DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC

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Abstract

Background

Nursing programs face ongoing challenges in recruiting and retaining faculty prepared for the educator role. Certification may strengthen faculty competence, confidence, and professional identity, yet some barriers to preparation and exam completion remain.

Innovation

A grant-funded, three-month structured support program was developed using Benner’s novice-to-expert model and the National League for Nursing academic nurse educator competencies. The program included asynchronous learning modules, mentor-guided progression, self-assessments, practice questions, critical-thinking exercises, covered participant expenses, and required scheduling of certification examinations.

Implications

Nine faculty members completed the program with a 100% first-time success rate, increasing certification rates and prompting sustained institutional support for future cohorts. The program demonstrates how targeted financial, educational, and mentoring support can reduce barriers to certification and promote faculty development.

Conclusions

A structured Certified Nurse Educator® preparation program can foster a culture of professional growth, pedagogical excellence, and faculty advancement. Replication across nursing programs may support educator readiness, strengthen academic workforce development, and contribute to the long-term quality of nursing education.

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培养卓越的教师：一个结构化的计划，以支持注册护士教育认证（CNE）®

护理项目在招聘和留住教师方面面临着持续的挑战。认证可以增强教师的能力、信心和专业身份，但在准备和完成考试方面仍然存在一些障碍。InnovationA是一个由基金资助的、为期三个月的结构化支持项目，该项目采用Benner的新手到专家模型和全国护理学术联盟的护士教育能力。该计划包括异步学习模块、导师指导的进步、自我评估、练习题、批判性思维练习、支付参与者费用，并要求安排认证考试。9名教师以100%的首次成功率完成了该项目，提高了认证率，并为未来的学员提供了持续的机构支持。该项目展示了有针对性的财政、教育和指导支持如何减少认证障碍，促进教师发展。结论：一个结构化的注册护士教育者®预备课程可以培养专业成长、教学卓越和教师进步的文化。跨护理项目的复制可以支持教育工作者的准备，加强学术劳动力的发展，并有助于护理教育的长期质量。

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来源期刊

Teaching and Learning in Nursing NURSING-

CiteScore

2.60

自引率

10.50%

发文量

119

审稿时长

37 days

期刊介绍： Teaching and Learning in Nursing is the Official Journal of the National Organization of Associate Degree Nursing. The journal is dedicated to the advancement of Associate Degree Nursing education and practice, and promotes collaboration in charting the future of health care education and delivery. Topics include: - Managing Different Learning Styles - New Faculty Mentoring - Legal Issues - Research - Legislative Issues - Instructional Design Strategies - Leadership, Management Roles - Unique Funding for Programs and Faculty