Become A Nationally Certified School Nurse!
The National Certification Examination for School Nurses is offered periodically in a computer based format at testing centers across the United States and international locations. School nurses must hold a US license to take the examination.
Please visit http://www.nbcsn.org/home for more details regarding certification and upcoming test dates. The application cutoff date is 30 days prior to the start of the testing window.
Please share the NBCSN information with your colleagues!!!
Please visit http://www.nbcsn.org/home for more details regarding certification and upcoming test dates. The application cutoff date is 30 days prior to the start of the testing window.
- Spring Testing Window: March 3 – April 3, 2022
- Registration Window: CLOSED
- Summer Testing Window: July 7 – August 3, 2022
- Registration Window: March 17 – June 7, 2022
- Fall Testing Window: October 20 – November 20, 2022
- Registration Window: August 4 – September 20, 2022
Please share the NBCSN information with your colleagues!!!
Study Group & Materials
Practice EXAMS
The NCSN Online Practice Exams provide candidates an opportunity to experience an online exam that is similar in format and content to the real test, though shorter. They may also assist candidates to monitor their progress as they prepare for the NCSN exam. None of the questions will be found on the actual NCSN exam. Other features include:
HOW TO USE THE PRACTICE EXAMSPartially completed exams may be saved and completed at a later time by clicking the “save and finish later” option at the bottom of the exam screen.
If a user closes his/her browser without clicking the “save and finish later” option, the practice exam answers will not be saved. At the end of each attempt, users will have the opportunity to review the correct answer for each missed question.
This product can be used on a laptop, computer, tablet, or phone.
Please note: NBCSN encourages all candidates to use a variety of test preparation methods to build critical thinking and analytical skills, as opposed to rote memorization. Of course, school nurse practice, when based on current best-practice guidelines and standards, should be the best study aid of all. Informal study groups may also be helpful. See our Exam Prep page for more resources.
The NCSN Online Practice Exams provide candidates an opportunity to experience an online exam that is similar in format and content to the real test, though shorter. They may also assist candidates to monitor their progress as they prepare for the NCSN exam. None of the questions will be found on the actual NCSN exam. Other features include:
- 75 questions covering all of the NCSN exam subject areas
- Purchase of the practice exam entitles you to multiple exam attempts per purchase
- Summary score displays the percentage of correct answers
- Reflective feedback is provided with each answer
HOW TO USE THE PRACTICE EXAMSPartially completed exams may be saved and completed at a later time by clicking the “save and finish later” option at the bottom of the exam screen.
If a user closes his/her browser without clicking the “save and finish later” option, the practice exam answers will not be saved. At the end of each attempt, users will have the opportunity to review the correct answer for each missed question.
This product can be used on a laptop, computer, tablet, or phone.
Please note: NBCSN encourages all candidates to use a variety of test preparation methods to build critical thinking and analytical skills, as opposed to rote memorization. Of course, school nurse practice, when based on current best-practice guidelines and standards, should be the best study aid of all. Informal study groups may also be helpful. See our Exam Prep page for more resources.
Practice Exam: www.nbcsn.org/examination/practice-exam
Handbook: www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/PDFs/nbcsn-handbook-2016-v3.pdf?sfvrsn=2
NASN Portal: portal.nasn.org/members_online/members/viewitem.asp?item=S007&catalog=MAN&pn=1&af=NASN
Handbook: www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/PDFs/nbcsn-handbook-2016-v3.pdf?sfvrsn=2
NASN Portal: portal.nasn.org/members_online/members/viewitem.asp?item=S007&catalog=MAN&pn=1&af=NASN
Need More Incentive?
OSHNA is offering three, $100 grants each school year to members that successfully earn their National Certification in School Nursing! To qualify, please email a copy of your certificate or notification to: oshnaboardofdirectors@gmail.com
OSHNA is offering three, $100 grants each school year to members that successfully earn their National Certification in School Nursing! To qualify, please email a copy of your certificate or notification to: oshnaboardofdirectors@gmail.com
Nancy Tsurumaki MSN, RN, NCSN
I had thought that maybe, one day, I would take the National Certification in School Nursing exam, but since I am only In the US for a short time in the summer, I could never arrange to be there during the testing window. This year, for the first time, the NCSN test was being offered overseas at Prometric Testing Centers. Since there is testing center in Tokyo, I decided in December to sign up for the March test, and I started studying. The book, School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition, offered for sale at the National Association of School Nurse’s bookstore, was very helpful in my preparation. As others have stated, the exam itself, is very comprehensive, but I was able to pass. I thank OSHNA for the 100 dollar award. Since I am working by myself at an international school, I found that preparing for the test was a great review, and it encouraged me to update my knowledge on US law, policies, and procedures, along with other aspects of school nursing.
I had thought that maybe, one day, I would take the National Certification in School Nursing exam, but since I am only In the US for a short time in the summer, I could never arrange to be there during the testing window. This year, for the first time, the NCSN test was being offered overseas at Prometric Testing Centers. Since there is testing center in Tokyo, I decided in December to sign up for the March test, and I started studying. The book, School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition, offered for sale at the National Association of School Nurse’s bookstore, was very helpful in my preparation. As others have stated, the exam itself, is very comprehensive, but I was able to pass. I thank OSHNA for the 100 dollar award. Since I am working by myself at an international school, I found that preparing for the test was a great review, and it encouraged me to update my knowledge on US law, policies, and procedures, along with other aspects of school nursing.
