Nursing Faculty’s Perceived Value of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®)/ Certified Nurse Educator Novice (CNE®n) Credentialing

Sep 20, 2026

Aim This study measured nursing faculty perceptions of the value of obtaining the Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) / Certified Nurse Educator Novice (CNE®n) specialty certification, addressing limited evidence on how certification influences perceived extrinsic and intrinsic value and whether it connects to student learning outcomes. Methods Participants from a private college (16% of 58 nurse educators) completed an online PVCT-12 survey pre- and post-CNE preparatory course. Results Certification among full and part-time faculty increased from 16% to 24%, and perceived value rose, especially extrinsic value. Conclusion Results support institutional strategies to increase credentialed nurse educators and motivate future research linking faculty certification to student learning outcomes.

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Nursing Faculty’s Perceived Value of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®)/ Certified Nurse Educator Novice (CNE®n) Credentialing Cassandra M. Godzik1, C. Andrew Martin2, Nicole C. Walters3 1Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, USA, 2Young School of Nursing, Regis College, 235 Wellesley Street, Weston, MA, 3Louise Herrington School of Nursing, Baylor University, 333 North Washington Avenue, Dallas, TX. How to cite this article: Cassandra M. Godzik, C. Andrew Martin, Nicole C. Walters. Nursing Faculty’s Perceived Value of Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®)/Certified Nurse Educator Novice (CNE®n) Credentialing. International Journal of Nursing Education/Volume 16 No. 2, April-June 2024. Abstract Aim This study sought to measure nursing faculty’s perceptions regarding the value of obtaining the CNE®/CNE®n specialty certification. There is limited research surrounding efforts to improve perceived extrinsic and intrinsic values of certification and even less documentation on identifying a link between student learning outcomes and instruction by CNE®/CNE®n faculty. Methods Participants were recruited from a private college located in X, where only 16% of the 58 full and parttime academic nurse educators possess the Certified Nurse Educator® (CNE®)/Certified Nurse Educator® Novice (CNE®n) specialty certification. An online PVCT-12 survey was conducted pre- and post-CNE preparatory course to investigate changes in extrinsic and intrinsic perceived values of obtaining certification. Participants were also surveyed post-prep course to determine intent and time frame for testing. Results: The study increased the number of full and part time academic nurse faculty with the CNE®/CNE®n certification from 16% to 24% . There was also an increase in the perceived value of the certification, more notably in the extrinsic value category. Conclusion: Understanding these perceptions and motivators for certification can guide institutions in supporting faculty to increase their credentialed nurse educators. This study should be repeated with a larger population of nursing faculty across multiple academic institutions to produce more generalizable results. Future research should focus on identifying a link between improved student learning outcomes and instruction by CNE®/CNE®n faculty to further increase the extrinsic value of certification. Keywords: Certified Nurse Educator, CNE, Nursing Faculty Certification, Nurse Faculty Introduction The National League for Nursing (NLN) has offered the academic nurse educator certification since 2005 and the academic novice nurse educator certification pilot exam for certification since 2021. The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) granted accreditation to the NLN’s CNE® Program for demonstrating compliance with the Corresponding Author: Cassandra M. Godzik, Department of Psychiatry, Dartmouth College and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, 46 Centerra Parkway, Lebanon, NH, USA. [E-mail:](E-mail: Cassandra.godzik@gmail.com)[ Cassandra.godzik@gmail.com](E-mail: Cassandra.godzik@gmail.com) Submission date: Feb 7, 2024 Revision date: October 22, 2023 Published date:April 15 2024 This is an Open Access journal, and articles are distributed under a Creative Commons license-CC BY-NC 4.0 DEED. This license permits the use, distribution, and reproduction of the work in any medium, provided that proper citation is given to the original work and its source. It allows for attribution, non-commercial use, and the creation of derivative works NCCA Standards for the Accreditation of Certification Programs.Nurse educator certification is considered a marker of teaching expertise; however, there is limited research to support its direct relationship with student learning outcomes. Improved student learning outcomes are measured by NCLEX pass rates, student satisfaction scores, and one-year employment rates, b

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What is the primary aim of this study?

To measure nursing faculty perceptions of the value of obtaining the CNE®/CNE®n specialty certification and to clarify perceived extrinsic and intrinsic value.

How were perceptions evaluated in the study?

Participants completed an online PVCT-12 survey before and after a CNE preparatory course to assess changes in perceived values, and they were also surveyed after the course regarding intent and testing timeframe.

What changes were observed in certification and perceived value?

The proportion of full and part-time academic nurse faculty with CNE®/CNE®n increased from 16% to 24%, and perceived certification value increased, especially in extrinsic value.

Sep 20, 2026

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