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  • NCSN Online Study Group – Week 1: Welcome to the Spring 2026 NCSN Exam Study Group! Welcome, Candidates! My name is Sarah Portle , and I am thrilled to welcome you to our online NCSN study group. I have been a School Nurse since 2008 ...

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  • The 7-week online study group for the spring NCSN Exam will begin this Friday, 1/09/2026. Sarah Portle, our discussion leader, will share a post each week on the National Certification Exam Candidates SNN Community with tips and tools to help you prepare ...

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  • This SNN community was created to help candidates prepare for the NCSN exam. While we endorse sharing of testing strategies, overall exam topics, and exciting news when school nurses pass the exam, specific information about the exam questions must not ...

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  • The Fall 2025 NCSN testing window is officially open (October 23 – November 23, 2025)! If you're scheduled to test during this window, we'd love to hear from you. Please share your testing status updates here - whether you've scheduled your date, ...

  • NCSN Online Study Group – Week 6: Wrap Up Fall 2025 Exam Information Thinking of testing this summer? Be sure to review the key dates: Fall Testing Window : October 23 – November 23, 2025 Application Window : Closed ...

Announcements

  • Registration for the Spring NCSN Exam is OPEN!

    It's time to register for the spring NCSN Exam. Have you always wanted to become nationally certified? Now is the time to show your colleagues, your administrators and yourself that you meet the gold standard as a competent school nurse. The spring registration window will be open through February 1, 2026. Test window for the spring exam will run from March 1 through April 5, 2026. 

    For more information and to register, go to NBCSN

  • Registration for NCSN Fall Exam is open!

    Have you always wanted to take the NCSN exam and become nationally certified? Now is the time! The registration window is now open through September 23rd with early-bird pricing now available. The fall exam will be offered October 23-November 23rd. For more information and to register, go to NBCSN. While you are there, be sure to browse the exam prep materials available to help with your studying needs. We are thrilled to offer the updated 2025 NCSN Review Book, authored by Dr. Janice Selekman and Elizabeth Knox.