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Pat Krin, MSN, M.S., RN, NCSN-E, FNP-BC-Retired, FNASN

Pat Krin, MSN, M.S., RN, NCSN-E, FNP-BC-Retired, FNASN03-13-2023 02:21 PM

Congratulations Rachel and your teammates. I agree that studying and being prepared are really important! ...

  • 1.  PASSED!!

    Posted 03-13-2023 01:11 PM

    Hi all,

    On Friday, March 3rd, I and two of my school nurse teammates all took the exam and PASSED!! I would not have been successful without the study prompts from this group; all the questions posted for studying from; Janice Selekman/NBCSN's review course, study cards, review book, test taking skills course, practice exams, challenge the nurse questions; and following a rigorous calendar study schedule. My advice - take advantage of every resource to study from and make a schedule for yourself for studying! I used the comprehensive review textbook as a reference and focused areas of reading, but didn't read it at the level I read the review book. I took the practice exams multiple times and the review book end of chapter assessments multiple times. I also purchased a Kindle review book on Amazon - School Nursing - CSN Certification Review (School Nursing Certification Series Book 1) and would give it a score of B-. Many of the questions are repetitive, the language used is inappropriate (i.e. mental retardation), and I didn't always agree with the answers; however, being able to practice 100's of multiple choice and setting a timer so I knew I could answer the same number of questions on the exam was SUPER helpful.

    I wish you all the best as you study and prepare for your certification exam!! You can do this!!! 



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    Rachel Tomczek, BSN, RN, MACS, NCSN, ESA
    Tolt Middle School Nurse
    Carnation, WA United States
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  • 2.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-13-2023 02:04 PM

    Congratulations!  All of your hard work has paid off.

    Char



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    Char Kizior, BSN, RN, NCSN
    RN-Early Childhood
    Oneida Community Health Services
    Oneida, Wisconsin
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  • 3.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-14-2023 07:58 PM
    When does the new Study Group
    Start?

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  • 4.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-14-2023 08:32 PM
    The next study group will start May 19.

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    Pat Krin


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  • 5.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 09:51 AM
    I would like to know too when the new study group starts. I have been studying for months but could not afford the test fee.



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  • 6.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 10:11 AM
    The study group will begin on May 19

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  • 7.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 11:04 AM
    Thank you. Trying to see if my employer will help. Struggling to make rent and pay my truck on my school nurse salary. 

    On Wed, Mar 15, 2023, 10:12 AM Pat Krin, MSN, M.S., RN, NCSN-E, FNP-BC-Retired, FNASN via National Association of School Nurses <Mail@connectedcommunity.org> wrote:
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  • 8.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 11:33 AM

    I hope you are able to get assistance. It is a very expensive process. Registration $370,Review book $120, Review Cards $40, Practice tests $120. It's insane! Oh and I also registered for the E-course at $190!  I live in NC and it is the only state that National Certification is mandatory, my district give no assistance at all.

    Wishing you the best!



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    Lori O'Brien RN, BSN, CSN
    School Nurse
    Bolivia, NC United States
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  • 9.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 11:38 AM
    Maybe since your employer is requiring it the expenses would be tax deductible.


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  • 10.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-13-2023 02:07 PM

    Congratulations :D :D :D 



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    Sarah Casteline, RN , BSN
    Middle School Nurse
    Union County, NC
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  • 11.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-13-2023 02:21 PM
    Congratulations Rachel and your teammates. I agree that studying and being prepared are really important!

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  • 12.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-14-2023 08:56 AM

    Do you mind sharing what your calendar looked like for studying? I plan to take the test during the summer and I am trying to plan out my studying routine now.

    Congratulations!! 



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    Krista Jackson RN, BSN, CPN
    School Nurse
    Forsyth County Schools
    Cumming, GA United States
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  • 13.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 08:27 AM

    Hi Everyone! 

    I just passed my exam on March 4th.  I bought the NBCSN flash cards, did the NBCSN review course, Quizlet, and I purchased tests through Exam Edge.  I found them all to be very helpful!

    Good Luck!!



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    Samantha Knisley
    Pembroke, MA United States
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  • 14.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 08:33 AM

    Congratulations! 

    I am preparing for summer and so far have the book and flash cards. I was trying to decide if it was worth it to buy the exams. I think I will! :D



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    Sarah Casteline, RN , BSN
    Middle School Nurse
    Union County, NC
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  • 15.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 08:41 AM
    Congratulations! I test on March 25th ��
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  • 16.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-15-2023 09:25 AM
    Congratulations Samantha!

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  • 17.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-16-2023 11:26 AM

    Congratulations! Did you find the questions on the practice exam were helpful, I am taking the test on April 1st?



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    Bessie Reeves RN, BSN
    Registeredl Nurse
    ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
    Fredericksburg, VA United States
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  • 18.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-16-2023 11:47 AM

    Hi Bessie!

    Yes, I found the practice tests from Exam Edge helpful, and I also found Quizlet very helpful.

    Good luck on your exam!! You got this!!



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    Samantha Knisley, MBA, BSN, RN, NCSN
    Pembroke, MA United States
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  • 19.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-16-2023 12:07 PM
    Thank you!



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  • 20.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-16-2023 12:28 PM
    How many questions were there on each practice test?



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  • 21.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-20-2023 08:05 PM

    On the ones from NBCSN there are 75 per exam and you can purchase 2 practice exams.



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    Rachel Tomczek, BSN, RN, MACS, NCSN, ESA
    Tolt Middle School Nurse
    Carnation, WA United States
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  • 22.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-20-2023 08:31 AM

    What is Quizlet?  Do I need to purchase it?



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    Leslie Cropp
    BSN, RN
    Northeast Academy of Aerospace & AdvTech
    Camden, NC United States
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  • 23.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-20-2023 10:48 AM
    Quizzlet is a program you can use to make flash cards. I believe you can make a certain number prior to purchase to try it out. You don’t need it for the study group.

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  • 24.  RE: PASSED!!

    Posted 03-14-2023 11:25 AM
    Congratulations to all of you who have tested and passed!! Job well done.

    I need to create a plan to get more focused for testing this summer. I hope to be able to post the same in a few months!

    Sonja Bookter, MSN, RN

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