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The Overseas School Nurse Association offers a $1000 scholarship to a senior going into the Nursing field.  Here is a flyer, please put up in your schools.
The Overseas School Health Nurses Association (OSHNA) awards its annual nursing scholarship to a high school senior, attending an international or DoDEA high school. This scholarship will go to a deserving student, pursuing a degree in nursing. 
​OSHNA serves to promote optimal student wellness through the promotion of the specialized practice of school nursing, evidence-based practice, professional development, and mentoring of tomorrow’s leaders in nursing.  OSHNA Nursing Scholarship

  1. One $1000 scholarship will be awarded to an international or DoDEA high school student, pursuing a degree in nursing. The scholarship may assist with books and study materials.
  2. The scholarship money will be awarded via check from OSHNA.
  3. Notification of the award will occur in May and shared on the OSHNA website and Facebook page.
Application Requirements:  High School senior.  Attending an international or DoDEA high school.  Plans to pursue a degree in nursing.  
  • complete application
  • completed personal ID form
  • two 500 word essays
  • high school transcript, signed by administrator or counselor with contact information provided
  • minimum 3.0 GPA
  • two letters of reference, signed with contact information provided
Application Deadline: April 15.
There is a QRS code on the flyer for students to get more information and register

Looking to get your National Certification for School Nursing (NCSN)

First, check out the NBCSN website at www.nbcsn.org.  Specific exam information can be found at https://www.nbcsn.org/ncsn/certification/certification-procedures/. Check out the candidate handbook at https://www.nbcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nbcsn-handbook-2020-v1-2-2020.pdf.
Check out Exam Prep Materials at https://www.nbcsn.org/ncsn/the-exam/exam-prep/.
Currently, these materials consist of:
  • The Exam Candidate Handbook at https://www.nbcsn.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/nbcsn-handbook-2020-v1-2-2020.pdf. This handbook is free of charge and has all the information you need to apply for the exam as well as a few sample questions.
  • The online Practice Exams are available through the NBCSN application page here. You will need to create a free account if you don’t already have one.
    • You can purchase the Practice Exams separately or in a bundle. Individual Practice Exams are $75 each and the bundle of both exams is $120. These exams are on a new platform and each contains 75 practice questions with rationale for the correct answer.
  • The long-awaited digital version of the newly revised School Nursing Certification Review book by Selekman and Cogan is available. You can purchase this through the NBCSN application site also either as a stand-alone or in conjunction with your exam application. 
  • The newly revised 2020 digital edition of the School Nursing Certification Review book, by Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN, and Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN is ready. This long-awaited publication can be purchased through the NBCSN application site. 
    A recorded review course presented by Dr. Selekman is now available for purchase on the NurseBuilders website. NBCSN is also in conversation with NurseBuilders to develop flashcards as an additional exam prep tool.
NBCSN is pleased and proud to be able to provide these materials, developed by school nurse subject matter experts. Any questions about these materials can be directed to mailto:info@nbcsn.org.

​NBCSN is excited to announce that you are now able to schedule and sit for your exam from the safety of your home!
Working with our exam administration partner, Prometric, NBCSN implemented a remote proctoring solution that is available to all candidates.
You will need a camera, microphone, quiet and well-lit room, and clean area if you wish to utilize this testing solution.
To prepare for your exam session, NBCSN recommends the following: 

Review the ProProctor User Guide in preparation for your exam - www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/2019-10/...
Carefully read the Remote Proctoring Regulations and adjust your testing environment accordingly - www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/2019-10/...
Prior to your exam launch, install the ProProctor Application, and perform a System Check: rpcandidate.prometric.com/Home/SystemCheck
This is the web link on the NBCSN.org web site: www.nbcsn.org/remote-proctoring/...


BTW- did you know NBCSN has a Facebook page? It is called National Board for Certification of School Nurses
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TEST DATES
The exam is held periodically throughout the year. The application cutoff date is 30 days prior to the start of the testing window.
The exam will be available for three testing windows in 2021:
  • Spring Testing Window: March 4 – 17, 2021
    • Registration Window: CLOSED
  • Summer Testing Window: July 8 – August 4, 2021
    • Registration Window: March 18 – June 8, 2021
  • Fall Testing Window: November 4 – 17, 2021
    • Registration Window: August 5 – October 4, 2021