09/18/2026
Celebrating Faculty Excellence in Nursing Education 🎉
We are proud to recognize Professor Brittany Lawson and Professor Christina Smalley for successfully renewing their Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) credentials through the National League for Nursing (NLN).
The Certified Nurse Educator (CNE®) credential is a nationally recognized professional certification that identifies nursing education as a specialty area of practice and demonstrates expertise in the full scope of the nurse educator role.
Maintaining the CNE® credential requires continued professional development and competency throughout a five-year certification cycle. Earning the credential is not the endpoint, but rather a commitment to continued growth as the profession of nursing education evolves.
Renewal of the CNE® credential represents more than completion of a professional requirement. It demonstrates an educator's ongoing investment in evidence-informed teaching, student learning, assessment, curriculum, leadership, and professional development. As nursing education continues to change in response to advances in healthcare, technology, pedagogy, and expectations for nursing practice, certified nurse educators commit themselves to remaining current and effective in their roles.
Congratulations to Professor Lawson and Professor Smalley on renewing their CNE® credentials! Their continued certification reflects their dedication to excellence in nursing education and commitment to providing students with knowledgeable, competent, and professionally engaged faculty.
