Nurse Executive Exam Review, Basic & Advanced

The nurse executive-advanced and nurse executive board certification examinations are competency-based assessments to validate knowledge related to the art and science of nursing leadership. Nurse executives taking this course will learn about operational structures and processes that support nursing excellence, exemplary professional practice, transformational leadership, knowledge management and the development of new knowledge and innovations. This course will not only prepare the nurse executive for a successful examination, but will also enable them to be a stronger nurse leader within their organization.

Who is eligible to take this exam? All requirements must be completed prior to application for the examination.

Nurse Executive, Basic Exam

• Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
• Hold a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing.
• Held an administrative position at the nurse executive level, OR a faculty position teaching graduate students executive level nursing administration, for at least 24 months full time equivalent in the last five years.
• Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in nursing administration within the last three years. This requirement is waived if you have a master’s degree in nursing administration.

Nurse Executive, Advanced Exam

• Hold a current, active RN license in a state or territory of the United States or the professional, legally recognized equivalent in another country.
• Hold a master’s or higher degree in nursing, or hold a bachelor's degree in nursing and a master’s in another field.
• Held an administrative position at the nurse executive level, OR a faculty position teaching graduate students executive level nursing administration, for at least 24 months full time equivalent in the last five years.
• Have completed 30 hours of continuing education in nursing administration within the last three years. This requirement is waived if you have a master’s degree in nursing administration.

Program Learning Outcomes
This program prepares the learner to:

• Apply principles of transformational leadership to advance the practice of nursing and achieve clinical and operational excellence within their organization.
• Identify strengths and areas of opportunity in preparing for board certification as a nurse executive.
• Develop a test plan strategy based on the review course and examination content outline to ensure success on the nurse executive examination.