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1 Introducing the CNE Exam and its Blueprint • 7
EVIDENCE-BASED TEACHING PRACTICE
An analysis of academic motivation focuses on the relations among learners’
achievement, goal orientation, societal values, and human development
indicators. The mastery goals are higher in egalitarian societies. Performance
avoidance goals did not strongly relate to societal-level variables.
The achievement goals are rooted within dominant societal values (Dekker &
Fischer, 2008).
Planning and Registering for the CNE Examination Using the NLN Website to
Establish Your Eligibility
Verify that you meet the eligibility requirements to take the examination. These
requirements are listed on the NLN website.
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Access the NLN website: www.nln.org
Click on Certification for Nurse Educators
Print the following materials from the website:
• CNE 2012–2013 Candidate Handbook (NLN, 2012a)
• Detailed test blueprint (shows subareas under each of the six content areas)
• List of recommended references (NLN has reduced this to one page)
• Order the following materials from the website:
• The Scope of Practice for Academic Nurse Educators (NLN, 2012c). (Note: There is
an additional fee for this resource.)
• Self-assessment examination (SAE)—this 65-item practice examination has
multiple-choice questions with available rationales in each area. The test can
be taken multiple times over 60 days. The score report is calculated in each
of the six areas, so it can be used to focus study within specific areas. (Note:
There is a fee for this optional practice test.)
• Register to take the CNE examination:
• Registration deadlines can be found on the website, so make sure you register
in advance, because you will need this confirmation prior to scheduling the
test location, date, and time. The notice of eligibility may take up to 4 weeks
to arrive after completing the registration.
• Current fees are available on the NLN website
• Inquire of your faculty administrator if the test fee is reimbursable
NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE CNE EXAMINATION
Become Familiar With the CNE Examination
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The examination has 150 items; 130 are operational, and 20 are pretest items that
do not count toward the score
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