Certification Examination
Post-Acute Care Certified Staff Educator (PAC-CSE)
A staff educator is a nurse who is a member of the interdisciplinary team at a skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care hospital, continuing care retirement community, home care and hospice, or any healthcare setting in the post-acute care environment.
Examination fee
$299
One-time fee · proctored online exam
- Take it any time, 24/7, after your application is accepted
- 3 hours to complete
- Pass with 80% or higher
3 hours
To complete the proctored exam
24/7
Available after registration
80%
Passing grade required
Multiple choice
Drawn at random from a test bank
Who it is for
About this certification
A staff educator is a nurse who is a member of the interdisciplinary team at a skilled nursing facility, long-term acute care hospital, continuing care retirement community, home care and hospice, or any healthcare setting in the post-acute care environment. The staff educator is responsible for orienting and providing education to nurses and members of the interdisciplinary team. They provide in-service programs and continuing education activities, coordinate preceptor programs, and ensure competency for the staff. The staff educator usually reports to the Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the PAC-CSE Certification
Review the requirements below before you register.
- An active and unencumbered RN license within a state or territory of the United States.
- A nursing degree (ASN or higher) plus at least one year of experience as a charge nurse, floor nurse in a post-acute care setting OR RN with an associate degree in nursing currently working as a staff educator, MDS coordinator, nursing supervisor, infection preventionist, assistant director of nursing, or higher are eligible to take this examination.
The examination
About the PAC-CSE Certification Examination
The post-acute care Certified Staff Educator examination is the required examination to become certified as a Post-Acute Care Nurse Leader (PAC-CSE). The examination assesses clinical and technical competency. You will have three hours to complete the proctored examination.
3 hours, proctored
You will have three hours to complete the proctored examination.
Take it any time
The proctored examination is available 24/7 after registration and acceptance of your application.
Score 80% or higher
Questions are multiple choice, randomly selected from a test bank. A passing grade of 80% or higher earns the PAC-CSE.
Preparation is your choice
InsPAC offers preparatory courses for all the PAC certifications for a fee. They are not mandatory for taking the exam, and you are free to prepare with any other educational provider.
CEUs
CEUs are not offered for the examination.
Accommodations
If you have a disability requiring additional accommodations, please contact us at staff@theinspac.com prior to registering for the examination.