Just an observation, just like a mattress, what works for you may not work for me. Take a look this info from the NBCSN website.
While this is intended to determine readiness it might also help with what you need to use to prepare.
ELIGIBILITY VERSUS READINESS TO TAKE THE EXAM
The NBCSN board advises that eligibility should not be confused with readiness. While some school nurses may be prepared to take the exam after meeting the minimum eligibility criteria, others may require more clinical experience and exam preparation.
Please see the exam preparation page for suggested approaches to studying. Factors that may affect an individual's readiness include:
· level of education Do you have an advanced degree in nursing or school health?
· formal coursework in school nursing and education systems as above
· nursing experience prior to school nursing (e.g., child and adolescent primary care and public health versus adult inpatient nursing) Previous pediatric nursing is a plus
· exposure to child health in age ranges outside of school assignment If you have only worked at one level (elementary vs middle or high school (they are all different
· continuing education how much continuing education have you done related to school nursing
· supervision by a school nurse administrator if you have an administrator who is a school nurse, you have an instant resource, use them
· on the job reference materials do you have related reference materials available i.e. Comprehensive Text, Scope and Standards
· formal or informal mentoring will help a lot
· professional development and professional leadership provided within the school district and state. If you don't have it try to find it, State and National Associations, State Depts of Health and Education.
Regards,
Pat
Pat Krin, MSN, MSCP, RN, FNP-BC, Ret. NCSN-E, FNASN
Executive Director
National Board for Certification of School Nurses
mailto:nbcsnexec@nbcsn.org