SAE Basics Your quick guide to the

Standards Assessment Exam Concept

What is an SAE? A continuing education module with:

Questions created by subject matter experts Resources to help you answer the questions Online answer submission within 150 days of ordering In-depth feedback on the correct answer NAPNAP accredited contact hours upon passing

CPN module: 15 contact hours each CPNP modules: 7.5 contact hours each

SAEs are self-paced and can be completed at home and at your leisure within 150 days.

What does a module include? Questions written by your peers

CPNPs: 35 – 45 questions per SAE CPNs: 70 – 75 questions per SAE

Online answer submission Website link, unique user ID, and password

Resources for answering the questions Resources vary by SAE type. See the next slide for

details.

Resources Vary by SAE Type: CPNs have the option of printed articles or

online PDF articles for a majority of references.

CPNPs have exclusively online modules with some print options:

Primary Care: PDF articles* and links Acute Care: A bibliography of articles* and texts Pharm: Some PDF articles* and links plus text references

*Where possible, we’re developing optional printed article packets for these SAEs at an additional cost.

Why “exam”? To offer accredited contact hours, SAEs must be

graded. 70% or more = passing The overwhelming majority of SAE participants

pass.

TIP:

Think of SAEs like an open book quiz. If you read the materials, you should be able to answer the questions correctly.

Is it required? Yes. You decide when in your 7-year Recert

tracking cycle to complete required SAEs. CPNs

One 15-contact-hour SAE during each 7-year cycle

Primary Care CPNPs 45 contact hours’ worth of SAE modules per 7-year cycle

Acute Care CPNPs 45 contact hours’ worth of SAE modules per 7-year cycle

Dual Primary Care & Acute Care CPNPs 60 contact hours’ worth of SAE modules per 7-year cycle

CPNPs: Log in to My Recert History for a contact hour breakdown of category types required.

Your SAE Progress Guide Developed for 2012 Recert and beyond Log in to your account at www.pncb.org At lower left of your account screen, look for a

visual guide showing your progress to completing SAE requirements for your 7-year cycle.

Green shows completed contact hours’ worth of your SAE requirements

Can I collaborate?Yes. If you have colleagues taking the same SAE, feel

free to organize discussion groups. Dialogue with peers can enhance your learning experience.

Do I have to buy Pharm & AC supporting references?

(Only applies to CPNPs)

It’s up to you. For the CPNP Pharm SAEs, Lexi-Comp’s

Pediatric Dosage Handbook and the AAP Red Book are resources for many of the questions. These are not included but can be purchased from the publishers at a special PNCB discount, if you want to buy them.

For CPNP Acute Care SAEs, consider using your hospital library.

What if I don’t pass? You get a free retest. The overwhelming majority of SAE participants

pass.

TIP:

Use your initial SAE feedback to assist you in answering the retest.

Other popular questions: Can I repeat an SAE?

Yes, as long as it’s a new edition.

When should I take an SAE? You decide when as you’re planning your 7-year

Recert tracking cycle. Starting with 2013 Recert (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31, 2012), SAEs must be completed prior to Recert enrollment to be counted.

Is answering online user-friendly? Yes, and we offer a tip sheet for using the testing site.

More questions: What if I don’t have Internet access?

Ask your employer to support your certification by allowing you to use one at work. Friends and family may be able to help, plus public libraries.

When can I see if I passed? The online testing website offers pass/fail status when

you click to submit your answers for final grading.

Can I grade questions as I move through the SAE? Yes, and some people prefer to see immediate feedback.

Whether you grade question by question or all at once is your decision.

What if I have a question?We’ve got answers! For questions about SAE Recert policies, visit

www.pncb.org or email recert@pncb.org for help.

For content questions and website issues when working on a module, email sae@pncb.org for assistance.

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