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  • 1.  Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-03-2024 19:46
    Edited by Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN 01-04-2024 08:57
    We will be opening the next online study group on Friday, January 12, 2024. The group continues for seven weeks, through the opening of the Spring test window. Please share with colleagues you know who may be planning on taking the NCSN exam in the Spring. The more engagement from the group, the more helpful the online study group is for those who participated. There is no sign-up, the only thing you need to do is check for each week's message. I publish them every Friday at 6:00 AM for seven consecutive weeks. I share a suggested study schedule and lots of great resources and test-taking strategies! Come and join us, the more discussion initiated by your input and questions, the better the experience and support.
    I am looking forward to learning together! 

    Here are the 2024 dates! Be sure to check out the NBCSN website,  it has lots of great info and resources: https://www.nbcsn.org/

    TEST DATES- 2024

    • Spring Testing Window: March 1 – April 2, 2024
      • Registration Window: November 20, 2023 – February 1, 2024
    • Summer Testing Window: July 8 – August 11, 2024
      • Registration Window: April 3 – June 7, 2024
    • Fall Testing Window: October 24 – November 24, 2024
      • Registration Window: August 12 – September 24, 2024
     * EXAM APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE VISIBLE/AVAILABLE UNTIL THE APPLICATION WINDOW OPENS


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    Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
    New Jersey NASN Director
    School Nurse Camden City School District
    Faculty Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing
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  • 2.  RE: Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-04-2024 11:26

    Quick question - are there any select all that apply type questions like there are on the NCLEX?



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    Tiffany Bailey RN, BSN
    LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE ELEMENTARY
    Rogersville, MO United States
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  • 3.  RE: Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-04-2024 11:37

    Hi Tiffany,

    The best advice I can share is that multiple-choice test-taking strategies are really helpful to learn and employ. There are some great resources available through our NBCSN website, here is the link: https://www.nbcsn.org/ncsn/the-exam/exam-prep/

    Each week I will also share specific test-taking strategies that others have found helpful! The test looks at school nursing from a more national perspective, it is not state-specific, if that makes sense. I always encourage those who are taking the exam to read each question carefully and not add to what is being asked. Be sure you understand the question and don't rush through to an answer. That's what typically trips people up, me too! I also recommend completing the questions at the end of each chapter in the review book before you read the content. It will help you focus on where you may need to refresh and focus. We have had very positive responses from the review book that now includes rationale. 

    Thanks for checking in! 



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    Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
    New Jersey NASN Director
    School Nurse Camden City School District
    Faculty Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing
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  • 4.  RE: Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-04-2024 11:59
    Thank you so much for your leadership of this group. I am planning to test in the summer and do a soft start on studying with this next group.

    Sonja Bookter, MSN, RN

    Enumclaw School District Nurse

    Office: (360) 802-7505

    Fax: (360) 272-9100

    Cell: (360) 829-7833

     

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  • 5.  RE: Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-04-2024 18:33

    Thank you, Sonja! I look forward to beginning the group!



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    Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
    New Jersey NASN Director
    School Nurse Camden City School District
    Faculty Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing
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  • 6.  RE: Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-04-2024 14:08

    How do we sign up to participate?  Will a link be provided?



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    Sara Miller RN, BSN
    Registered Nurse
    Vista Peak Preparatory
    Aurora, CO United States
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  • 7.  RE: Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-04-2024 18:33

    Hi Sara,

    There is no sign-up, the only thing you need to do is check for each week's message. I publish them every Friday at 6:00 AM for seven consecutive weeks. I share a suggested study schedule and lots of great resources and test-taking strategies! Come and join us, the more discussion initiated by your input and questions, the better the experience and support.



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    Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
    New Jersey NASN Director
    School Nurse Camden City School District
    Faculty Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing
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  • 8.  RE: Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-05-2024 08:52

    If we complete the application for testing this Spring and decide to wait until the Summer session to take the test, will we need to reapply at that time?  I am thinking I will be prepared for the Spring window, but hesitant given it is already only 8 weeks away.  Thanks



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    Kristen Swalboski
    North Branch, MN United States
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  • 9.  RE: Next Online Study Group Starting Friday, January 12, 2024

    Posted 01-05-2024 09:44

    Dear Kristen,

    Not necessarily. Please call the office at 833.276.0986. Staff can move your application, but there are some caveats to doing so.

    Kind regards,



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    Theresa "TC" Field-Bobroski, CAE
    NBCSN
    Account Manager
    Mount Laurel, NJ United States
    tfield@nbcsn.org
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