CASN offers a series of certification exams, each leading to a nationally recognized mark of excellence.
Candidates who are successful on a CASN certification exam earn the associated Canadian Certified designation recognized by Canadian schools of nursing, and the exclusive right to include it in their professional signature.
Certification represents a national designation of merit in a given area of nursing education. It communicates to academic institutions, faculty, students, and the community that the nurse educator has achieved and maintains a high academic standard in this area of nursing education.
Once a nursing educator has successfully completed the exam, the certification designation is valid for 5 years. Certification may be renewed by submitting an e-portfolio with the required components outlined in the exam handbook or by rewriting the certification exam.
To recertify by submitting an e-portfolio, please upload the required documentation and pay the recertification fee.
Registration Deadline: June 2, 2026
Certification for the nurse educator represents a national mark of excellence in the field of teaching and learning related to nursing theory and practice. It communicates to academic institutions, faculty, students, and the community that the educator has achieved and maintains a high academic standard in this area of nursing practice. Those candidates who are successful on the CCNE exam will earn the Canadian Certified Nurse Educator designation, including the right to include it in their signature, and the CCNE pin.
The primary goal of the CCNE certification is to promote high-quality nursing education in Canada by fostering excellence among nurse educators teaching in baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing education programs, as well as among graduate students in nursing who are interested in pursuing an academic career.
CCNE certification recognizes knowledge and expertise related to teaching-learning philosophies and theories, curriculum design, assessment and evaluation of learning, teaching-learning strategies, and the scholarship of teaching.
The CCNE examination assesses candidates on their knowledge and expertise related to teaching-learning philosophies and theories, curriculum design, assessment and evaluation of learning, teaching-learning strategies, and the scholarship of teaching.
The requirements for eligibility to write the CCNE Exam are as follows:
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For more information, please review the CCNE Exam Booklet.
Certification for the clinical instructor represents a national mark of excellence in educating nursing students in the clinical setting, to ensure they are adequately prepared with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to work in a wide-range of practice settings and specialty areas, and meet the entry-to-practice competencies. It communicates to institutions, students, and the community that the clinical instructor has achieved and maintains a high academic standard in this area of nursing practice. Those candidates who are successful on the CCCI exam will earn the Canadian Certified Clinical Instructor designation, including the right to include it in their signature, and the CCCI pin.
The primary goal of the CCCI certification is to promote high-quality clinical instruction in Canada by fostering excellence among clinical instructors teaching nursing students in the clinical setting.
CCCI certification recognizes knowledge and expertise related to their role in monitoring and evaluating students in clinical settings; developing good patient assignments; mentoring and coaching students; and creating a positive learning environment for students.
The requirements for eligibility to write the CCCI Exam are as follows:
For more information, please review the CCCI Exam Booklet.
Certification for the nurse educator working in simulation represents a national mark of excellence in the field of teaching and learning related to simulation theory, design, practice, and scholarship. It communicates to academic institutions, faculty, students, and the community that the educator has achieved and maintains a high academic standard in this area of nursing practice. Those candidates who are successful on the CCSNE exam will earn the Canadian Certified Simulation Nurse Educator (CCSNE) designation, including the right to include it in their signature, and the CCSNE pin.
The primary goal of the CCSNE certification is to promote high-quality nursing education in Canada by fostering excellence among nurse educators using simulation in their teaching.
The CCSNE examination assesses candidates on their knowledge and expertise related to simulation theory, design, and facilitation; interprofessional education in simulation; evaluation; and scholarship in simulation.
The requirements for eligibility to write the CCSNE Exam are as follows:
For more information, please review the CCSNE Exam Booklet.