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PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

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

Pat Krin, MSN, M.S., RN, NCSN-E, FNP-BC-Retired, FNASN01-05-2023 05:00 PM

You gave reached the site for the study group. The first email will come tomorrow. Sent from my ...

  • 1.  PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 12-27-2022 11:00 AM
    Is there a study group or any posts preparing for the March 1 exam?

    Thanks!!

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    Shari Russell BSN, RN
    Stevens Point, WI United States
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  • 2.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 12-28-2022 07:55 AM
    Edited by Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN 12-30-2022 06:07 AM
    We will begin our next study group on Friday, Jan 6th. I post a new message every Friday for 7 weeks. The more discussions/questions posted in the group, the more helpful the virtual study group is for those who participate.

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    Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
    New Jersey NASN Director
    School Nurse & Faculty
    Rutgers-Camden School of Nursing
    Camden City School District
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  • 3.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 12-28-2022 10:35 AM

    I will be there!!  

    Thanks!



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    Shari Russell BSN
    Stevens Point, WI United States
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  • 4.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-05-2023 09:39 AM
    Hi, 

    I joined this community and would like to work towards obtaining my certification. However, I am taking on another goal which is going to make my Fridays tied up from working until 3:30pm and then taking a course from 5pm-9pm. My question is would I still be able to participate in this group and what does the virtual group study sessions have related to our we required to be logged on here at specific times or is it where we would work with this group on our own time. 

    Thanks for any info....

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    Mattie Rood RN, BSN
    Marysville, MI United States
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  • 5.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-05-2023 09:53 AM
    The group is held through email posts. There is no particular time you need to participate. The assignments are posted on Friday mornings at 5:00. You can access them at any time. Just 'JOIN' the National Certification Exam Candidates community.

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    Pat Krin



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  • 6.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-08-2023 01:19 PM
    My name is Lisa, I have been a school nurse for 2 years and absolutely love it. I made the leap to school nursing after 30 years of ICU work. The purpose for me getting nationally certified is to dig a bit deeper in myself to be the best at whatever I do. I want to avoid being the one that says I didn't know that. I look forward to this study group and testing.

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    Lisa McFadden
    Falling Waters, WV United States
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  • 7.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-08-2023 04:12 PM
    Lisa, thanks for sharing, I think you will find this will help you be your best.

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    Pat Krin



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  • 8.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-10-2023 08:39 AM
    Hi all, my name is Lorrie Springer and I work as a school nurse in the State of Maine. I have been a school nurse for 10 years, obtained my Masters degree in 2020 and feel that this is the next step in my career. I look forward to all your posts. It has been a while since I have had to sit for any type of testing, so I would be lying if I did not say I was a little nervous.

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    Lorrie Springer
    Glenburn, ME United States
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  • 9.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-10-2023 08:59 AM

    Lorrie, I can completely relate!

     

    My name is Angie Bulmahn. I got my Masters as a very young RN. I have been a school nurse for the past 15 years, and in the past month, have accepted a position with MO Department of Health on their School Health Team. So, I knew, now was the time for me to get this certification. But, it's been a very long time since I have undergone any type of testing and I'm nervous too! J

     

     

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    Angie Bulmahn MSN, RN

     

    School Nurse Specialist | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

    Email: Angie.Bulmahn@health.mo.gov | Phone: 314-877-0220

    Health.Mo.Gov | School Health Website

     

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  • 10.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-10-2023 10:01 AM
    I feel better knowing I'm not the only one who's nervous! I am a Texas nurse, and I have not been back to school since earning my BSN in 1987. I have been a school nurse 19 years and am currently working for the Region 5 Education Service Center as the Program Specialist for School Health. I know I have served my previous districts well as a school nurse and Health Services Coordinator, but in my mind I wonder, "Are my years of experience enough? Will I know the answers to the specific questions on the exam?" In the spirit of transparency, I have a fear of not passing the exam. There, I said it.

    Carrie Franco, BSN, RN

    Program Specialist - School Health
    Region 5 Education Service Center
    350 Pine St., Suite 500
    Beaumont, TX 77701
    (409) 951-1767


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  • 11.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-10-2023 10:44 AM

    Carrie, Shari, Lorrie, Angie and others,

     

    Being nervous about taking an exam is quite normal. I am going to recommend that you go to the NurseBuilders site and purchase for $10.00 a one-hour program (as a bonus you can get 1 ANCC credit for this program).

     

    https://ecourses.nursebuilders.net/courses/Nursing-Certification-Exam-Preparation-Studying-Anxiety-Management-Test-Taking-Techniques

    The sooner you purchase this the sooner you can get started following its suggestions. One of the big things it addresses is how to pace your studying, it also addresses anxiety management and test taking techniques. I have viewed this, I specifically asked NurseBuilders to do this video for our candidates, they did it for me, I viewed it and I think you will find it particularly helpful. All of the tips are quite helpful. If you do purchase it please let me know what you think about it.

     

    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

     




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  • 12.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-11-2023 02:14 PM
    Hello everyone,
    I'm happy to be participating in the study group. After working 20 years in the hospital setting, I've been a school nurse for the last 2 years. I love every aspect of it! There's a new learning experience every day. I want to become certified to further understand caring for students and faculty in the school setting. Thank you for this opportunity!


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  • 13.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 02-19-2023 03:23 PM

    Mattie:  this group is set up that you can access at your convenience.  Robin, the lead, will post early am on the appointed day. 

    The group depends on LOTS of participants (or a few) ASKING lots of probing questions, esp those that occur as you continue to 'move' through the content.



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    Beatrice Benda, MSN, RN, PHN, LSN
    Licensed School Nurse Consultant to Nonpublics/Independent Schools
    beatrice.benda@mpls.k12.mn.us
    St Louis Park, Minnesota
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  • 14.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-05-2023 03:47 PM
    Is this study group accessible through the NBCSN website?
    https://www.nbcsn.org/exam-prep-online-study-group/
    If not, how can we sign up?

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    Abraya Johnson RN, BSN, NCSN
    School Nurse
    Cabarrus Health Alliance Public Health Authority of Cabarrus County
    Kannapolis, NC United States
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  • 15.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-05-2023 05:00 PM
    You gave reached the site for the study group. The first email will come tomorrow.

    Sent from my iPhone
    Pat Krin



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  • 16.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-06-2023 11:51 AM
    Looking forward to it!

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    Marie Claire Gervais
    Chestertown, MD United States
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  • 17.  RE: PREPARATION FOR NATIONAL CERTIFIECATION EXAM

    Posted 01-06-2023 02:44 PM
    cant wait



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