Nurse Educator Certification (CNE) Review Manual - Softcover

Wittman-Price, Ruth; Godshal, Maryann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 082610505X ISBN 13: 9780826105059

Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc, 2009

Synopsis

This book is designed for novice and expert nurse educators who seek to pass the Certified Nurse Educator[trademark] (CNE) Examination from the National League for Nursing (NLN). The book highlights the essential knowledge needed for nurse educators to excel in the field, thus serving as an indispensible resource for systematic review of content before taking this NLN CNE Certification. The book is organized into 9 chapters, beginning with an introductory chapter that reviews the history of nursing education, the evolution of the current nursing faculty shortage, and the objective of creating the CNE examination. This book also addresses each of the key topics outlined on the NLN test blueprint in text style interposed with tables containing condensed information in a summarized format. This title contains case studies with discussion at the end of each chapter. It presents critical thinking questions with a web links to more information. It includes three practice tests at the end of the book.

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About the Author

Ruth A. Wittmann-Price, PhD, RN, CNS, CNE, CHSE, ANEF, FAAN, is dean of the School of Health Sciences and professor of nursing at Francis Marion University in Florence, South Carolina. She has been an obstetrical/women's health nurse for 38 years. Dr. Wittmann-Price received her AAS and BSN degrees from Felician College, Lodi, New Jersey, and her MS as a perinatal clinical nurse specialist (CNS) from Columbia University, New York, New York. She completed her PhD in nursing at Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania, and received the Dean's Award for Excellence. She developed a mid-range nursing theory, "Emancipated Decision-Making in Women's Health Care." and has tested her theory in four research studies. International researchers are currently using her theory as the foundation for their studies. Her theory is being used by researchers at the University of Limpopo, South Africa, in their campaign, "Finding Solutions for Africa," which helps women and children. Dr. Wittmann-Price was also the appointed research coordinator for Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and oversaw the evidence-based practice projects for nursing (2007-2010). Hahnemann University Hospital was granted initial Magnet designation in December 2009. Dr. Wittmann-Price has taught all levels of nursing students over the past 16 years and has completed an international service-learning trip. Currently, she teaches women's health to baccalaureate students and to students on the MSN nurse educator track. Dr. Wittmann-Price mentors DNP and PhD students and is on several committees at both Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Widener University. She has coedited or authored 14 books, contributed chapters to two books, and written over 20 articles. She has presented her research regionally, nationally, and internationally. Dr. Wittmann-Price was inducted into the National League for Nursing Academy of Nurse Educator Fellows in 2013 and became a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in October 2015.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Springer Publishing Co Inc
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 082610505X
• ISBN 13: 9780826105059
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 304