Requirements for Maintaining Your CNE

• Documentation of valid licensure/ certificate or other documentation of unencumbered practice in the country of residence.
  
• Have Certified Nurse Educator Code of Ethics compliance.
• Pay renewal fees by October 1st of the expiration year.
• Maintain five-year cycle, refer to certificate for expiration date.
• Demonstrate continued maintenance or expansion of your knowledge relevant to the role of academic nurse educator within the five-year renewal cycle. Candidate must choose from one of the following:
  • Option A: Submit documents to support competence was maintained or enhanced.
  • Option B: Pass the CNE exam before the due date for the certification renewal documents.

The Retired option is available for the CNE who is retiring from academic teaching and wishes to retain the credential. The Retired status as a form of renewal is a life-long status not requiring a renewal on a time cycle (i.e. five years). After approval, the credential designation “CNE Ret” may be used.