March 2022
Pam Fifer, EdD, RN, CNE
The National League for Nursing has declared 2022 the Year of the Nurse Educator. Nurse educators are vital to preparing the future nursing workforce. Consider sharing the many benefits of being a nurse educator with your nursing colleagues. Speak words of affirmation to your students who demonstrate leadership and teaching abilities to consider nursing education in their future. And for your nursing education colleagues, continue to mentor and encourage them to become certified. Nurse educator certification demonstrates excellence and expertise in this practice specialty.
Certified nurse educators are highly skilled professionals who embrace excellence and expertly implement the core competencies of nurse educators. Do you know an individual who, or program that, exemplifies this pursuit of excellence and the advancement of certification? Consider nominating them for the NLN Certification Star Award.
The Star Award is an annual recognition award of individuals, programs, or organizations that clearly recognize and exemplify the pursuit of excellence and the advancement of certifications. The award will recognize outstanding individuals, programs, or organizations that have made a significant difference or substantial contribution to nursing education, embraced nurse education through adoption and/or promotion of certification, and helped to sustain certifications and excellence in education. Nomination applications will be accepted from April 1 to May 31. More information regarding the application can be found here.
Larry E. Simmons, PhD, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, CGNC
The Year in Review
Greetings and best wishes for a nicer 2022 than 2020 and 2021 were! Overall, 2021 was a good recovery year for the Certification Program compared to 2020. We added 699 new CNEs and 127 CNEcls to the roster! Our renewal rate for CNE for 2021 was 82% of the 2021 expirations. That is an amazing renewal rate. Our overall pass rates for 2021: CNE 69% and CNEcl 71%.
CNE Novice (CNEn)
We are getting prepared to launch the pilot testing for our new CNE novice exam. We are very excited about this project. This completes the Benner model of novice to expert and are proud of the team that worked so hard to bring this project this far. We hope the launch the full testing certifications in the late summer.
CNEcl Practice Analysis 2022
This is the year for the new practice analysis survey describing the role and responsibilities of the academic clinical nurse educator. Emails will be sent with a survey link. If you know of faculty that are clinical nurse educators, or not functioning in the full scope of the role, feel free to pass on the email and encourage to complete the survey. This will help to revise the test plan for the CNEcl exam for the next five years.
CNE Renewals 2022
Those CNEs that need to renew in 2022 may submit renewal materials at any time during the year. The deadline for renewal submissions is September 30. This will allow us to process the renewals before December 31, the actual date of expiration. Please remember that each activity is a stand-alone item. It needs to relate to one and only once competency. It is not acceptable to “clump” activities and put under one competency, i.e. “Various CEs attended 30 RC.” This entry will not be approved by the reviewer.
Certification Star Award 2022
Applications are now open for programs to apply for the Certification Star Award 2022. Programs who have demonstrated exemplary dedication to the Certification effort are eligible to apply. Innovative and creative approaches to getting faculty certified with be reviewed and one named a winner. The Award will be presented to the winning program at the NLN Education Summit in Las Vegas in September.
New Board of Commissioners Members
We welcomed three new members to the Board of Commissioners. They are Dr. Christopher Blackwell, Dr. Benjamin Brebonaria, and Dr. Brenda Morris. They have introduced themselves in this Newsletter.
From the Legal Desk
Linda Christensen, JD, RN, CNE
Background and use requirements for CNE® and CNE®cl
Congratulations to all the academic nurse educators who have earned the certification credential of CNE® and/or CNE®cl! You have achieved a voluntary professional certification that indicates you have met specific educational, practice, and competency testing requirements. At the time you first became certified, you would have received a letter indicating you were entitled to use the appropriate certification mark, either CNE® or CNE®cl. We are often asked questions about the appropriate use of such credentials and the following should provide clarity.
The designations, CNE® and CNE®cl, are certification marks that the NLN has registered with the federal government. The small circle that contains the capital letter “R” is the legal designation for a registered mark. After meeting the specific eligibility criteria and achieving a satisfactory score on the certification exam, the individual is entitled to use the certification credential, CNE® and/or CNE®cl, during the time period that their certification is active. A professional certification’s active time periods can vary from one certification to another. It is the responsibility of the certificant to monitor when their certification would expire and renew the certification if possible. Note that not all professional certifications can be renewed, as may be the case with progressive professional certification pathways.
What happens when an individual’s professional certification is close to expiration? If it is possible to renew the certification, the individual could do so and continue to use the professional credential following its renewal. If the individual does not renew the certification or does not meet the renewal requirements, the individual is no longer eligible to use the designation awarded with that certification, and it must be removed from the listing of one’s credentials used after their name. To leave the credential after their name after it is no longer active would be considered a fraudulent misrepresentation of the individual’s credentials, as well as a violation of NLN’s intellectual property rights. It would, however, be appropriate to list that they had the credential during a specific time frame on one’s curriculum vitae, just as one would list a former employment position.
Meet the New Members of the Board of Commissioners
Christopher W. Blackwell, Ph.D., APRN, ANP-BC, AGACNP-BC, CNE, FAANP, FAAN
Dr. Christopher Blackwell is a tenured Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at the University of Central Florida, where he directs the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Programs. He is a prominent scholar and expert in LGBTQ health. His research has been funded and published in prestigious academic journals and textbooks. Dr. Blackwell has been awarded several university, local, state, and national research and graduate teaching awards. He was the 2017 recipient of the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties Outstanding Nurse Practitioner Educator Award. In 2018, POCN named him as one of the Top 10 Nurse Practitioners in the United States. Dr. Blackwell practices in Pulmonary/Critical Care and is nationally certified as an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner through ANCC and Nurse Educator through the NLN. He is Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and American Academy of Nursing.
Benjamin Joel Breboneria, DNS, MA, MSN, RN, CNE, NEA-BC
Dr. Benjamin Joel Breboneriais the Head of Nursing Department at King Faisal University - College of Applied Medical Sciences (CAMS). His role includes being the program director/chair of the top BSN program in terms of licensure outcomes and the first MSN - Nurse Educator Track in Saudi Arabia. He is also the current deputy director of the patient care technician (PCT) program under the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS). Dr. Breboneria was awarded as one of the most outstanding alumni in the university and country where he graduated. He is an educator and a Gallup certified strengths coach in his field of practice. He always goes beyond expectations in his work and studies. With this, he was an alum of the NLN Center for Transformational Leadership LEAD Program, a scholar of leadership programs in other international nursing organizations, and a current officer in these organizations. It seems his nature to help and care for other people; he is an optimist himself as he constantly imparts positive impact in various ways. Hard work and passion have always driven him to do more. His current projects involve international accreditation of the BSN & MSN programs in King Faisal University, where he is the nurse administrator. Recently, he organized an event for global nursing leaders to share their lessons learned and lived experiences using narrative pedagogy, benefiting nurses without barriers from more than 25 countries.
Brenda Morris, EdD, MS, RN, CNE
Brenda Morris, EdD, MS, RN, CNE is a Clinical Professor of Nursing at the Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation at Arizona State University. She currently teaches in the RN/BSN and Master of Science in Nursing (Nurse Educator) programs. Prior to her current assignment, she taught in the Prelicensure BSN programs for over 10 years and held various administrative leadership positions in the college
Dr. Morris has been a certified nurse educator since 2008. In 2013, she began serving the NLN as a college ambassador. For the past nine years, Dr. Morris has served and is serving as an item writer and member of the test development committee for the different certified nurse educator exams. In 2019, she participated in the NLN’s task group to revise the Competencies and Related Task Statements for the Novice Nurse Educator. She was elected to the NLN Certification Board of Commissioners in 2021 and is currently serving in her first term as a commissioner. Through this service, she is looking forward to contributing to the advancement of the NLN’s mission of “promoting excellence in nursing education” by recognizing nurse educators’ specialized knowledge.
FAQs
Is the SC 900 exam hard? ›
There are 40-60 questions in the SC-900 qualifying exam. The questions can be multiple-choice questions, scenario questions, true/false questions, drag and drop or case study questions. You have 65 minutes to answer these questions. The exam is at the beginner level in terms of difficulty.
Is sc900 proctored? ›The SC 900 certification exam costs USD 99 and can be taken at the nearest Pearson Vue test center or through online web proctored mode.
How many questions are there in dp900 exam? ›| Exam Name | Microsoft Certified - Azure Data Fundamentals |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | DP-900 |
| Exam Price | $99 (USD) |
| Duration | 60 mins |
| Number of Questions | 40-60 |
No, Azure Sentinel is not a certification course. It is a part of Microsoft Azure Cloud solutions and usually used in security operations.
What is the pass mark for SC-900? ›Passing score: 700. Learn more about exam scores.
Does SC-900 expire? ›Those don't expire. (So, no sweat for those pursuing introductory-level certifications like the popular AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals certification.)
Is cheating possible in online proctored exam? ›Can you cheat on a video-proctored exam? Video proctoring is among the most common features used to prevent cheating on online exams. Depending on the type of remote proctoring solution, students can be monitored either by a live human proctor or AI-based software that can flag any suspicious student activities.
Can a proctored exam see your screen? ›Proctors have the ability to view the screen and utilize the mouse and keyboard as if they were sitting next to you. Once the exam starts, your proctor will monitor everything on the computer screen, but can no longer utilize the your mouse and keyboard.
Do proctored exams watch your eyes? ›Proctorio does not track eye movements, but we may use facial detection to ensure test takers are not looking away from their exam for an extended period of time.
What if I fail in DP-900? ›If you did not passed an exam for the first time, you may retake the same exam after 24 hours. For more details, you may go to Exam retake policy page. After passing the last exam required for any certification, please allow 24-48 hours for the new certification status to be updated on your transcript.
Is az900 and dp900 same? ›
AZ-900, AI-900, and DP-900 are Azure fundamental level certifications that form the building blocks for associate and expert level certifications as they help you build knowledge and get familiar with the working environment.
How much time does it take to prepare for DP-900? ›60 minutes are more than enough for this exam since all the questions are very fundamental. Make sure you don't get stuck anywhere. Just skip that unfamiliar question and come back later. This is a fundamental exam you can target this exam in one weekend.
Which is the hardest Azure certification? ›1. Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Earning the Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification and taking down its two demanding certification exams is one of the most challenging feats in cloud certs.
What are the top 3 certifications in Azure? ›- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals – AZ-900 Exam.
- Microsoft Azure Administrator – AZ-103.
- Microsoft Azure Developer – AZ-203.
- Microsoft Azure Security Engineer – AZ-500.
- Microsoft Azure AI Engineer – AI-100.
- Microsoft Azure Data Scientist – DP-100.
- Azure Data Engineer Associate - DP-203.
- Identity and Access Administrator Associate - SC-300.
- Security Operations Analyst Associate - SC-200.
- DevOps Engineer Expert - AZ-400.
- Azure Solutions Architect Expert - AZ-303 + AZ-304.
- Azure IoT Developer Specialty - AZ-220.
In an examination, a student has to secure 45% marks to pass the exam.
Is 70 a pass mark? ›...
Marks and Grades.
| Mark (%) | Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 70-100 | A | An excellent performance (pass) |
| 60-69 | B | A very good performance (pass) |
| 50-59 | C | A good performance (pass) |
The marks 35 out of 100 is a pass mark which is acknowledged by any recognised School Board of India. Hope this helps.
How do I pass the SC 900 exam? ›To pass the Exam SC-900: Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, the aspirant has to prepare themselves by learning and gaining a sufficient amount of knowledge. Also, the candidate should read the related books, clear their doubts, and practice as much as possible!
Are Azure certifications worth IT? ›Earning a certification is one of the quickest ways to increase your salary. According to Zip Recruiter, the average salary for an expert in Azure Solutions Architecture is raking in $152,142 a year. Even the associate-level Azure certs can command an average salary of $125,000.
Are Microsoft courses worth IT? ›
That's what makes Microsoft Certification so valuable. It demonstrates that you're proficient in the specific, real-world skills associated with recognized industry roles. It verifies that you know how to apply technical knowledge to solve today's business challenges.
What should you not do during proctored exam? ›You must not use headphones, ear buds, or any other type of listening equipment. You must not communicate with any other person by any means. You must not use a phone for any reason. You must not leave the room during the exam for any reason, unless posted rules for the exam specifically permit you to do so.
How many attempts are allowed on a proctored test? ›Many states for appraisal pre-licensing and upgrade exams have three attempts. The only exceptions are Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, each of these states only allow 2 exam attempts.
Can you go to the bathroom during a proctored exam? ›If you need to go to the bathroom during the exam you can, but the action of leaving the room will be recorded and reviewed, so try to go beforehand. If you're doing a Live+ exam you may want to communicate this to your proctor using the chat option.
Can you talk to yourself during a proctored exam? ›It's recommended against either talking to yourself or looking around the room, because the proctor is going to be paying attention and is also going to be alerted to anything that you're doing. So if you're talking, they don't know if you're talking to someone else.
Can I drink water during a proctored exam? ›Keep pets out of your testing room. Next, focus on your desk space and materials. In general, you'll be allowed a glass of water, one sheet of scratch paper and a pencil/pen, and your computer.
Why do I need a mirror for a proctored exam? ›To ensure that there are no unauthorized materials attached to the test-taker's computer monitor, the examinee is asked to show the proctor the edges of their monitor using a reflective surface such as a mirror, sunglasses, DVD or CD as shown in Figure 10.
How do I know if I got flagged on Proctorio? ›Each flag has its own messaging in the incident log. The Incident Log can be viewed by clicking the Proctorio icon at the top of the information toolbar on the right side of the screen.
Does Proctorio flag you right away? ›30. Does Proctorio flag you right away or give you a warning? Depending on the severity of the situation, the live proctor may give you a verbal warning first. However, if instances of suspicious activity continue, then you will be flagged.
What does Proctorio flag as suspicious? ›Suspicious behavior is flagged in a report for faculty review. For example, the system has the capability to note to the instructor if other people are in the room, if a phone is used, or if the student is consistently looking down into their lap.
How many points do you need to pass DP 900? ›
Passing score: 700. Learn more about exam scores.
How many attempts do you get for Azure 900? ›You can take up a maximum of 5 retake attempts of clearing the AZ-900 examination in a year.
Can I retake DP 900 exam? ›Exam DP-900 Exam Retake Policy
If you are unable to pass the exam in first attempt, the you must at least wait 24 hours before retaking the exam. You cannot retake the exam if you achieve a passing score.
AZ-900 certification makes you a fundamental knowledge proof related to the basics of Azure technologies. Especially, this certification is intended for candidates who are beginning their careers in cloud computing. Whether you are from an IT background or not, this credential will perfectly serve any candidate.
Which Azure certification pays the most? ›In this article, we will be looking at the highest paid Azure certification. After examining various factors, we have come to the conclusion that the Microsoft Certified Professional in Azure (MCSA) certification is the highest paid Azure certification.
Are questions repeated in az900? ›I had appeared for AZ-900 exam on <removed> and found that first case study question consisted of 3 questions and all 3 questions along with options for their answer were repeated (they were exactly the same).
How many questions is PL 900? ›The PL-900 exam is a multiple-choice test that consists of 60 questions. You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the exam.
How difficult is to clear AZ-900? ›The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 exam broadens your knowledge horizon and exposes you to explore real-world mastery. However, exam preparation is no child play. Put another way, it is very difficult for candidates to prepare for the certification exam without proper guidance and learning resources.
How difficult is DP 100 exam? ›DP-100 is a moderately difficult exam (harder than AZ-900 — more comparable to AWS MLS-C01). Question Format: Multiple choice (one or two correct answers), fill-in-the-blank with choices to complete code, scenario-based questions, sequence reordering (no case studies). There is no penalty for incorrect answers.
Which cloud job has highest salary? ›- According to a report by Statista, Senior Solutions Architects earn an average of $141,000, making it the highest paying job.
- The cloud architect position is also pretty lucrative with an average salary of $135,977.
Is AWS or Azure harder? ›
Both Azure and AWS can be hard if you're trying to learn the platform without having a clue about what you're doing, or it can be very easy if you're sufficiently guided. However, many IT professionals claim AWS is much easier to learn and to get certified in.
What is Microsoft Azure salary? ›Azure Cloud Engineer salary in India ranges between ₹ 3.8 Lakhs to ₹ 15.0 Lakhs with an average annual salary of ₹ 6.0 Lakhs.
Which is the toughest cloud certification? ›AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional:
The AWS Solutions Architect credential is among the most highly-valued and challenging credentials available today. It is a professional-level credential with a professional difficulty level to the exam.
With a Microsoft Azure certification, candidates will often stand out amongst the competition when it comes to getting a job in the cloud computing industry.
What is the easiest Azure certification? ›Beginners Guide – Microsoft Azure Fundamental AZ-900 Exam
You are suggested to go for the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam as a beginner. The exam has been designed to validate your foundational level knowledge of Azure cloud services.
- Nutanix Certified Associate.
- Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Oracle Database Administration 2019 Certified Professional.
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I.
Azure Administrator Associate
Administrator Associate is the most sought-after Azure certification.
1. AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator. Microsoft Azure Administrator Certification training a beginner course from Microsoft for professionals who want to become Microsoft Azure Administrators.
How hard is the AI 900 exam? ›The Exam AI-900 becomes a little more challenging as a result of all of this. Some questions are really tricky, so make sure you understand the difference between the terms and choose the best solution in the real environment. Moreover, there is no straightforward rule to ace the exam.
Is Azure DP 900 exam easy? ›Exam can be very challenging, and it is natural that you may feel overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content to cover. While you will never be able to know everything, here are a few resources professionals recommend and how they help candidates pass the exam.
How long does it take to study for PL 900? ›
It's a very optimistic 3 hours learning path (in a real world you must add few additional hours to prepare seriously the exam). But definitively a good starter. You need to know which control you need to use depending on your needs : Combox box.
What is the pass percentage of AZ-900 exam? ›A passing score is 700 points or roughly 70 percent. As an entry-level exam, AZ-900 is a launchpad for a variety of cloud-based roles and other certifications. It's designed to build the foundation professionals need to pursue cloud-based roles.
Is AZ-900 exam open book? ›Is the AZ-900 exam open book? The AZ-900 exam is not open book – meaning you cannot take reference materials into the exam.
How can I pass artificial intelligence exam? ›Understand Major Concepts
Before you set for the test, you'll need to know the following: Implementing Computer Vision (CV) workloads using Azure. Implementing conversational AI workloads using Azure. Implementing Natural Language Processing (NLP) workloads using Azure.
If you did not passed an exam for the first time, you may retake the same exam after 24 hours. For more details, you may go to Exam retake policy page. After passing the last exam required for any certification, please allow 24-48 hours for the new certification status to be updated on your transcript.
How many points do you need to pass DP-900? ›Passing score: 700. Learn more about exam scores.
Is PL-900 certification worth? ›If your background is limited to working with applications that your company has already developed, studying for the PL-900 exam will prepare you to go inside Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power Virtual Agents to design and develop tools to meet your needs. So, Hurry up and start practising now!
How many questions is PL-900? ›The PL-900 exam is a multiple-choice test that consists of 60 questions. You will have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete the exam.
Is PL 300 exam difficult? ›Is PL-300 Easy? No, it's not easy at all. You could pass DA-100 by dabbling with Power BI, creating a few reports, and publishing them to the web. But as I mentioned above, PL-300 also requires candidates to know how to build and deploy real-world solutions—which is the hard part.
Do people fail AZ-900? ›Exam Retake Policy AZ-900
If you fail to pass the exam the first time, you will need to wait at least 24 hours before retaking it. If you fail to pass the exam the first time, the waiting period to take the next exam is extended to 14 days.
Can I pass AZ-900 with dumps? ›
You will pass your Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 exam on your earliest attempt and that is the promise by CertsProvider. You just have to use the AZ-900 exam dumps for two weeks for learning the AZ-900 exam questions and answers.
Do AZ-900 questions repeat? ›These AZ-900 questions repeat in every test. If you prepare with these AZ-900 real exam questions, you will easily clear the challenging Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 certification test in a short time.