AANN Northwest Seattle Chapter

Certified Nurse Educator® (CNE®) Exam Review Self-Paced Course

CE Information
5.0 contact hours
Completion Time
5 hours
Available Until
January 3, 2028
Posted By
Dr. Sellars Educate
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Overview

Specialties
Educational/Research and Professional Development

The CNE® Online Self-Paced MasterClass is designed to empower nurse educators on their path to certification by providing comprehensive, flexible, and expert-led content aligned with the NLN Nurse Educator Competencies. This course is tailored for educators seeking to demonstrate excellence in nursing education and achieve the prestigious CNE® credential, recognizing nursing education as a specialty area of practice.

You will have unlimited, indefinite access to the course content—your enrollment never expires. This ensures you can revisit materials as often as needed to build confidence and mastery, making it ideal for busy nurse educators balancing professional and personal commitments.

The content is periodically refreshed and updated to reflect the latest standards and recommendations from the NLN, ensuring you receive the most current and relevant information for exam success. Whether you're just beginning your certification journey or need a comprehensive review, this course offers the tools, strategies, and guidance you need to excel as a Certified Nurse Educator®.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe three effective strategies to prepare for the CNE® exam that align with evidence-based teaching practices.
  2. Identify key NLN Nurse Educator Competencies critical for success in nurse educator certification.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced evaluation tools and strategies for assessing student learning.
  4. Outline core curriculum standards as defined in the NLN Nurse Educator Competencies framework.
  5. Complete a personalized self-assessment to measure readiness and identify areas for continued growth.

Speakers

Bridgett Byrd Sellars
Bridgett Byrd Sellars PhD, RN, CNE, FACHE, NE-BC

CEO and Founder of Dr. Sellars Educate

Dr. Bridgett Byrd Sellars serves as the CEO and Founder of Dr. Sellars Educate. She launched the company in 2021 after supporting Nurse Educators to advance their teaching skills and achieve designation as a Certified Nurse Educator over the past ten years. She is a Certified Nurse Educator by NLN, Board Certified as a Nurse Executive, and a Fellow with the American College of Healthcare Executives. Dr. Sellars has a passion for nursing education and quality patient care. Throughout her 28- years in nursing she has served in several education and leadership roles, including Director and Associate Professor of an RN-BSN Program, and Chief Nursing Officer among many other roles. She is an active member of ANCC, NLN, AACN, NCNA, and ACHE, and serves as Commissioner with the ANCC NCPD Commission on Accreditation. Dr. Sellars completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing at Research at the University of San Diego in 2012, focusing on Transformational Leadership Practices. She is also a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where she completed both her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and her Master of Science in Nursing (Nursing Education). She is an avid sports fan having 2 sons that play basketball at the collegiate level. She is the proud spouse of a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and enjoys serving others in her community through work with her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.

CE Information

This activity offers 5.0 contact hours to attendees.

Accredited by North Carolina Nurses Association.

Dr. Sellars Educate is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To receive contact hours, you are required to watch all of the recordings, and complete the evaluation.

Disclosures

Accreditation Statement: Dr. Sellars Educate is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the North Carolina Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Commercial Support: No commercial support has been received for this educational activity.

Financial Relationships: The planners and presenters of this educational activity disclose no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Contact Hours: Participants must attend the entire program or view the complete recording and submit the required evaluation to receive contact hours.

Content Validity: The content of this MasterClass is based on the NLN Nurse Educator Competencies and reflects current evidence-based practice. Content will be periodically updated to ensure accuracy and relevance.

Non-Endorsement: Participation in this program does not imply endorsement by the North Carolina Nurses Association, ANCC, or NLN of any products or services mentioned in the activity.

Intended Audience: This course is designed for nurse educators seeking certification as CNE® and aligns with NLN Nurse Educator Competencies.

Participation Requirement: Successful completion of the self-paced course requires full participation in the educational activity and completion of the post-activity evaluation.

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