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E.)  \nBecome a Licensed Nuclear Professional Engineer (P.E.)  \nThe Nuclear Professional Engineer (P. E.) licensure establishes you as one who is dedicated to solving problems with integrity, with creativity, and ethically. It demonstrates your proficiency, professionalism, and responsibility to public health and safety. It sets you apart even when licensure is not required for your position.  \nYour path to obtaining this valuable credential begins with successfully passing the FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING EXAM.  \nStep 1: Take the FE EXAM  \nWhat is the FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING (FE) EXAM?  \n􀁹 A broad knowledge type of exam that covers many of the topics required for an engineering degree  \n􀁹 Designed for recent graduates and students close to earning an undergraduate engineering degree from an EAC/ABET-accredited program, usually taken during the senior year of college  \n􀁹 Approximately 50,000 examinees annually, 70% students  \n􀁹 Offered in seven disciplines; most often selected by nuclear engineers: FE Mechanical or FE Other Disciplines  \n􀁹 A computer-based exam administered year-round at NCEES-approved Pearson VUE Test Centers  \n􀁸 Six hours  \n􀁸 Closed book (onscreen, searchable reference book provided with the exam)  \n􀁸 110 multiple-choice questions  \nWho develops and administers the FE EXAM?  \nNational Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying – NCEES  \n􀁹 Coalition of member licensing boards from all 50 states and 5 U.S. jurisdictions  \n􀁹 Developed “Model Law” based on best practices  \n􀁹 Promotes uniform requirements for licensure  \nFE EXAM Pass Rates  \n􀁹 Among first-time examinees who attended EAC/ABET-accredited engineering programs and took the FE exam  \nwithin 12 months of graduation  \n􀁸 Pass rates ranged from 67% to 79% depending upon exam discipline  \n-85% pass rate for students in a nuclear program  \n-Note: FE Other Disciplines had the highest pass rate!  \n􀁸 Among those in a nuclear program, 90% passed the “Other Disciplines” exam  \n􀁸 Pass rates decrease with time since being enrolled in college:  \n-Still enrolled: 75%  \n-Within 2 years of Graduation: 52%  \n-Within 3-5 years of Graduation: 40%  \nStep  \nStep 2: Take the PE EXAM  \nWhat is Professional Licensure?  \n􀁹 Authority granted by a state to practice a particular profession that affects public safety, health, and welfare  \n􀁹 Recognized professions: Engineering, Medicine, Law, Accounting, and Nursing  \n􀁹 Professions subject to licensure share common elements:  \n􀁸 Code of ethics  \n􀁸 Rules for professional conduct  \n􀁸 Minimum standards of professional competency  \n􀁸 Strong desire to be worthy of the public’s trust  \n􀁸 Continuing professional competency  \n􀁸 Protect public interests by enforcing standards and imposing disciplinary action when necessary  \nWhy become a licensed Professional Engineer (P. E.) in Nuclear?  \nLicensed nuclear engineers:  \n􀁹 Command higher salaries  \n􀁹 Experience faster career advancement  \n􀁹 Are qualified to work independently as consultants or business owners  \n􀁹 Demonstrate a level of proficiency, education, and experience The P. E. license is required to:  \n􀁹 Offer engineering services to the public  \n􀁹 Perform consulting services for pay  \n􀁹 Sign/seal engineering plans and documents  \n􀁹 Use the title Professional Engineer/Engineer  \n􀁹 Act as a qualified expert witness (depending on jurisdiction)  \n􀁹 And, may be required to teach engineering design courses  \nPathway to P. E. Licensure  \n􀁹 Pass the FUNDAMENTALS OF ENGINEERING (FE) EXAM  \n􀁹 Earn a four-year degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program  \n􀁹 Gain acceptable work experience (typically a minimum of four years); in most cases, this must be completed under the supervision of a P. 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