The Evolution of Defined Competencies for the Novice Nurse Educator

Larry E Simmons1

  • 1About the Author Larry E. Simmons, PhD, RN, CNE, NEA-BC, is director of credentialing, National League for Nursing. The NLN is grateful to the following for their participation in the task group: Rumay Alexander, EdD, RN, FAAN; Angela Amar, PhD, RN, FAAN; Pamela Fifer, EdD, RN, CNE; Erin E. Killingsworth, PhD, RN, CNE; John Lundeen, EdD, RN, CNE; Brenda Morris, EdD, RN, CNE; Sharron Schlosser, PhD, RN, CNE, COI, ANEF; Yolanda VanRiel, PhD, RN-BC, OCN, CNE; and Sharon Wright, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE. Contact Dr. Simmons at lsimmons@nln.org.

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