National Certification Exam Candidates

Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

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The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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In Chapter 2, it is recommended to "take sample tests from other certification exams, i.e. pediatric nursing."  Do you have any recommendations for a specific certification review book on this topic?  Thank you.

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Penelope Z Strauss PhD RN FNAP
HighSchoolForPerformingAndVisualArts
Houston, Texas
penelope.strauss@houstonisd.org
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Hi Penelope,
Thank you for your question.  There will be a variety multiple-choice test questions shared as we go through the 6-week study group.  I am going to ask our resident expert @Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN to see if she would provide some suggestions regarding your post.

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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-05-2018 12:51
From: Penelope Strauss
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

In Chapter 2, it is recommended to "take sample tests from other certification exams, i.e. pediatric nursing."  Do you have any recommendations for a specific certification review book on this topic?  Thank you.

------------------------------
Penelope Z Strauss PhD RN FNAP
HighSchoolForPerformingAndVisualArts
Houston, Texas
penelope.strauss@houstonisd.org

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Welcome to the primrose path to prepare for the certification exam. While I am NOT an item writer for the NCSN exam, I can tell you that there are questions that overlap with pediatric nursing certification. While previous editions of Pediatric Nursing Certification Review (that I also wrote) had questions at the end of each chapter, the newest edition (2018) does not. If you have access to the older 'purple book', you can check out the questions. If not, I will try to share them as you go along.

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Janice Selekman DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN
Professor
University of Delaware
Wilmington, DE
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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@Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN Thank you so much for adding your expertise to our discussion. It is very helpful and appreciated!

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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-06-2018 10:29
From: Janice Selekman
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

Welcome to the primrose path to prepare for the certification exam. While I am NOT an item writer for the NCSN exam, I can tell you that there are questions that overlap with pediatric nursing certification. While previous editions of Pediatric Nursing Certification Review (that I also wrote) had questions at the end of each chapter, the newest edition (2018) does not. If you have access to the older 'purple book', you can check out the questions. If not, I will try to share them as you go along.

------------------------------
Janice Selekman DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN
Professor
University of Delaware
Wilmington, DE

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Thanks, Robin!
Scheduled July 28th confirmed
Patti

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Patti Butler MSN, BSBA, RN, NJ-CSN, JJ Fellow 2015
Certified School Nurse
Collingswood Public School District
Collingswood, NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-06-2018 19:21
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

@Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN Thank you so much for adding your expertise to our discussion. It is very helpful and appreciated!

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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ

Original Message:
Sent: 05-06-2018 10:29
From: Janice Selekman
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

Welcome to the primrose path to prepare for the certification exam. While I am NOT an item writer for the NCSN exam, I can tell you that there are questions that overlap with pediatric nursing certification. While previous editions of Pediatric Nursing Certification Review (that I also wrote) had questions at the end of each chapter, the newest edition (2018) does not. If you have access to the older 'purple book', you can check out the questions. If not, I will try to share them as you go along.

------------------------------
Janice Selekman DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN
Professor
University of Delaware
Wilmington, DE

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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I am still waiting on my book to arrive. Any tips on what to do study wise in the mean time?

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Kelsi Donnelly BSN, RN
School Nurse
Independence, IA
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Hello: I am hoping to take the test this summer but am having a lot of difficulty accessing the site for the test window.  What is expected for proof of my degrees and my hours?

Debi

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Debi Blank, RN, BS
School Nurse
Maine AOS # 91
Bar Harbor, Me
[deborah.blank@mdirss.org)]
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:10
From: Kelsi Donnelly
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

I am still waiting on my book to arrive. Any tips on what to do study wise in the mean time?

------------------------------
Kelsi Donnelly BSN, RN
School Nurse
Independence, IA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Hi Debi,

Please use this email for your important questions:   certification@nbcsn.org
Here is information <g class="gr_ gr_143 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar multiReplace" id="143" data-gr-id="143">taken</g> directly from the website: 

Eligibility

Eligible candidates must

1. Submit a copy of their license as a registered nurse (RN) in one of the United States.
2. Submit an academic transcript or proof of current certification, demonstrating attainment of one of the following:
   1. A bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or the equivalent in other countries (Please note that as of January 1, <g class="gr_ gr_330 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Punctuation only-ins replaceWithoutSep" id="330" data-gr-id="330">2020</g> a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing or the equivalent in other countries will be the requirement. The Exceptions listed below will no longer be accepted.)  
      OR
   2. A bachelor's degree or higher in a health-related field relevant to school nursing, (see <g class="gr_ gr_331 gr-alert gr_gramm gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim Grammar only-ins doubleReplace replaceWithoutSep" id="331" data-gr-id="331">list</g> of acceptable health degrees).
   3. Candidates with a bachelor's degree or higher in a non-nursing or non-health-related field must have a total of six (6) additional credits for undergraduate or graduate courses in any combination of the following subjects:
      1. Management of primary health care problems of children and/ or adolescents
      2. Health assessment of children and/or adolescents
      3. Public health/community health/epidemiology
      OR
   4. Current certification by NBCSN as an NCSN.
3. Meet the clinical practice requirements of a minimum of 1,000 hours that have been worked within the three years prior to taking the test. 1000 hours is roughly equivalent to the hours worked by a full-time school nurse who works at least 6 hours/day for a school year of 180 days documented by a note on letterhead from your supervisor or district official. See below for more information about clinical practice requirements.
4. Complete the online application to take the certification examination for school nurses.
5. Pay the required fee.

Clinical Practice Requirements for Certification

Clinical Practice in school nursing means employed or contracted to provide a direct or indirect professional contribution to the health and education of students and their families in public or private school settings.

Direct clinical practice in school nursing is defined as involvement in the nursing process in a school setting where the nursing actions and judgments are focused on a particular student, family, school community, or group of students or their families where there is continuing professional responsibility and accountability for the outcomes of these actions.

Indirect clinical practice in school nursing is defined as involvement that:

1. includes clinical supervision of school nurses, education and clinical supervision of baccalaureate/master's nursing students in school health, administration of school health services, research, consultation or other engagement in the field of school nursing that contributes to the specialty's body of knowledge or enhances the quality of school nursing practice;
2. entails continuing professional responsibility and accountability for the outcomes of the involvement.

 

Not eligible as clinical practice in school nursing includes: substitute nursing in a school, except as a full time substitute working consecutive days for the required clinical practice hours; one-to-one nursing as the nurse's sole responsibility within a school; employment in the direct sales, marketing or distribution of school nursing-related products or services in pharmaceutical, technology or other school health-related industries; community health screenings; work in a camp setting; preceptorship/mentor; and jobs unrelated to school nursing.

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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:59
From: Debi Blank
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

Hello: I am hoping to take the test this summer but am having a lot of difficulty accessing the site for the test window.  What is expected for proof of my degrees and my hours?

Debi

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Debi Blank, RN, BS
School Nurse
Maine AOS # 91
Bar Harbor, Me
[deborah.blank@mdirss.org)]

Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:10
From: Kelsi Donnelly
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

I am still waiting on my book to arrive. Any tips on what to do study wise in the mean time?

------------------------------
Kelsi Donnelly BSN, RN
School Nurse
Independence, IA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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​I was told that all the documentation could be mailed, emailed or faxed. I had my supervisor write a letter verifying my hours, and I used unofficial college transcripts. I scanned them all and emailed them. The rep at NBCSN said that the transcripts I sent in were sufficient, that they did not need to be "official".

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Jennifer Koutsoheras
Westminster, MD
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:59
From: Debi Blank
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

Hello: I am hoping to take the test this summer but am having a lot of difficulty accessing the site for the test window.  What is expected for proof of my degrees and my hours?

Debi

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Debi Blank, RN, BS
School Nurse
Maine AOS # 91
Bar Harbor, Me
[deborah.blank@mdirss.org)]

Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:10
From: Kelsi Donnelly
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

I am still waiting on my book to arrive. Any tips on what to do study wise in the mean time?

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Kelsi Donnelly BSN, RN
School Nurse
Independence, IA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Hi Kelsi:

I am including some helpful links to refer to while you wait for your book to arrive.

Here is a link to the online handbook: http://www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/handbook/nbcsn-handbook-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=10http://www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/handbook/nbcsn-handbook-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=10

http://www.nbcsn.org/resources

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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:10
From: Kelsi Donnelly
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

I am still waiting on my book to arrive. Any tips on what to do study wise in the mean time?

------------------------------
Kelsi Donnelly BSN, RN
School Nurse
Independence, IA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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​For anyone out there that may be interested, I bought an app on my phone called "NCSN Review" that has 700 questions for $9.00. I bought it a while back to practice questions no matter where I am. It's a great app that I would recommend to anyone.

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Camille Morales RN, BSN, CCMC
Lackland ISD
San Antonio, TX
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 18:47
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

Hi Kelsi:

I am including some helpful links to refer to while you wait for your book to arrive.

Here is a link to the online handbook: http://www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/handbook/nbcsn-handbook-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=10http://www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/handbook/nbcsn-handbook-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=10

http://www.nbcsn.org/resources

------------------------------
Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ

Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:10
From: Kelsi Donnelly
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

I am still waiting on my book to arrive. Any tips on what to do study wise in the mean time?

------------------------------
Kelsi Donnelly BSN, RN
School Nurse
Independence, IA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
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Thank you Camille for the app info. I will be taking the exam this August.  Looking forward to all the great information sharing.  

Happy Nurses day to everyone!


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Rocio Fields RN, BSN
School Nurse
Wooster School
Danbury, CT
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2018 09:23
From: Camille Morales
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

​For anyone out there that may be interested, I bought an app on my phone called "NCSN Review" that has 700 questions for $9.00. I bought it a while back to practice questions no matter where I am. It's a great app that I would recommend to anyone.

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Camille Morales RN, BSN, CCMC
Lackland ISD
San Antonio, TX

Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 18:47
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

Hi Kelsi:

I am including some helpful links to refer to while you wait for your book to arrive.

Here is a link to the online handbook: http://www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/handbook/nbcsn-handbook-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=10http://www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/handbook/nbcsn-handbook-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=10

http://www.nbcsn.org/resources

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Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ

Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:10
From: Kelsi Donnelly
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

I am still waiting on my book to arrive. Any tips on what to do study wise in the mean time?

------------------------------
Kelsi Donnelly BSN, RN
School Nurse
Independence, IA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




------------------------------
Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
------------------------------

Camille, is that app available for android? what is the name of the developer? I am not sure I have found the one you wrote about.... only 100 downloads makes me suspicious.

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Amy Adams BSN, RN
School Nurse
Monadnock School District
Keene, NH
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-08-2018 09:23
From: Camille Morales
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

​For anyone out there that may be interested, I bought an app on my phone called "NCSN Review" that has 700 questions for $9.00. I bought it a while back to practice questions no matter where I am. It's a great app that I would recommend to anyone.

------------------------------
Camille Morales RN, BSN, CCMC
Lackland ISD
San Antonio, TX

Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 18:47
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

Hi Kelsi:

I am including some helpful links to refer to while you wait for your book to arrive.

Here is a link to the online handbook: http://www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/handbook/nbcsn-handbook-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=10http://www.nbcsn.org/docs/default-source/handbook/nbcsn-handbook-2018.pdf?sfvrsn=10

http://www.nbcsn.org/resources

------------------------------
Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ

Original Message:
Sent: 05-07-2018 10:10
From: Kelsi Donnelly
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

I am still waiting on my book to arrive. Any tips on what to do study wise in the mean time?

------------------------------
Kelsi Donnelly BSN, RN
School Nurse
Independence, IA

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

Nasn		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




------------------------------
Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
------------------------------

Hi.  I took the exam in March and I passed.  This is what I used to study:  All tolled, I spent about  $200.00 on study "supplies".  Hope this helps.   

1. I bought the Certification Review book and Comprehensive Text
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition
2. used the resources from this online blog
3. resources found on facebook page "school nurse certification exam study group"
4. Bought the kindle "Nurse School (NCSN): Board and certification Practice Test" for $9.99. Link is below.  It was 200 questions that could be downloaded onto a phone, desktop or laptop.

https://www.amazon.com/Nurse-School-NCSN-Certification-Practice-ebook/dp/B01AIPUM7M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521635250&sr=8-2&keywords=ncsn+review&dpID=41w7xVtJLvL&preST=_SY445_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

5. I went online and found a few questions here and there.
6. NASN postition statements.
7. I formed a study group which met every other week.  We worked on the questions after each chapter in the review book together.
8. I split the cost of the NCSN practice exams with another person and we did the questions together.


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Missy Langille-Badger RN, BSN, MEd, NCSN
Nurse Leader, North Attleboro School District
North Attleboro, MA
mbadger@naschools. net
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




------------------------------
Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
------------------------------

I have found all of the position statements on NASN. There are so many of them. Should I spend a lot of time on these? Any certain ones in particular?
Thanks!

------------------------------
Kimberly Bliss BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Rockwood School District
Fenton, MO
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-09-2018 11:51
From: Missy Langille-Badger
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

Hi.  I took the exam in March and I passed.  This is what I used to study:  All tolled, I spent about  $200.00 on study "supplies".  Hope this helps.

1. I bought the Certification Review book and Comprehensive Text
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition
2. used the resources from this online blog
3. resources found on facebook page "school nurse certification exam study group"
4. Bought the kindle "Nurse School (NCSN): Board and certification Practice Test" for $9.99. Link is below.  It was 200 questions that could be downloaded onto a phone, desktop or laptop.

https://www.amazon.com/Nurse-School-NCSN-Certification-Practice-ebook/dp/B01AIPUM7M/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1521635250&sr=8-2&keywords=ncsn+review&dpID=41w7xVtJLvL&preST=_SY445_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

5. I went online and found a few questions here and there.
6. NASN postition statements.
7. I formed a study group which met every other week.  We worked on the questions after each chapter in the review book together.
8. I split the cost of the NCSN practice exams with another person and we did the questions together.


------------------------------
Missy Langille-Badger RN, BSN, MEd, NCSN
Nurse Leader, North Attleboro School District
North Attleboro, MA
mbadger@naschools. net

Original Message:
Sent: 05-04-2018 06:14
From: Robin Cogan
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!


Welcome to Week #1 of our online NCSN Study Group.  Here is a little study group humor to set the tone for our group because we also need to have some fun and remember to enjoy the process.  In the end, you might just find that you learned a lot through this refresher course in school nursing practice!  To begin this process, it's suggested to start with the Selekman/Wolfe School Nursing Certification Review book.  Here is a link to the book:
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition

<g class="gr_ gr_106 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling ins-del multiReplace" id="106" data-gr-id="106">Nasn</g>		remove preview
Product Information - S007 - School Nursing Certification Review-Most Current Edition View this on Nasn >

The book gives great test-taking tips, which will be shared with our study group.  It also has test questions at the end of each review chapter. Chapters 1& 2 provide background/history of NCSN and test preparation tips.  Let's start our study group by reviewing the content of Chapters 1&2, and then focusing on Chapter 3, Foundations of Pediatric Nursing, including the assessment.  One idea that worked for me and others I have spoken with is to take the assessment at the end of the chapter first and then, while reviewing the content, pay extra attention to the sections where you missed the mark.  This is where you might want to review the Selekman School Nursing textbook or NASN's White Papers on the specific topics.

Assignment for Week #1: Review Chapters 1 & 2, Complete Assessment Chapter 3 and share a reflection with our group.  The more responses, the richer the discussion! I am here to support the group in any way I can, and I encourage you to reach out to each other as well for support, ideas, and suggestions to create the kind of virtual study group that you need.

Congratulations on taking this important step.  Once you dig into the content, I promise it will be fun and you will feel really empowered by taking ownership of the process.  Take the word study out of the equation and substitute it with being curious, we are life-long learners, it's the nature of a nurse! Keep in touch, and happy learning!




------------------------------
Robin Cogan MEd, RN, NCSN
School Nurse
Rutgers University - Camden
Cherry Hill, NJ
------------------------------

Original Message------

I have found all of the position statements on NASN. There are so many of them. Should I spend a lot of time on these? Any certain ones in particular?
Thanks!

------------------------------
Kimberly Bliss BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Rockwood School District
Fenton, MO
------------------------------

Original Message------

I have found all of the position statements on NASN. There are so many of them. Should I spend a lot of time on these? Any certain ones in particular?
Thanks!

------------------------------
Kimberly Bliss BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Rockwood School District
Fenton, MO
------------------------------

Thank you Missy and Janese!

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Kimberly Bliss BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Rockwood School District
Fenton, MO
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-17-2018 20:26
From: Missy Langille-Badger
Subject: Welcome to Week #1 of our Online Study Group!

I did not spend as much time on the position statements as I did with the other resources.  

               
Melissa Langille-Badger RN, BSN, M. Ed.
North Attleboro School Nurse Leader

508-643-2140 x223 office

508-851-4144 cell

508-643-2163  fax

mbadger@naschools.net

The North Attleboro Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or religious creed, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities.

Original Message------

I have found all of the position statements on NASN. There are so many of them. Should I spend a lot of time on these? Any certain ones in particular?
Thanks!

------------------------------
Kimberly Bliss BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
Rockwood School District
Fenton, MO
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