Cory, only you can know the amount of time you need to study. I might recommend that you look at the NBCSN website, 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
- formal coursework in school nursing and education systems
- nursing experience prior to school nursing (e.g., child and adolescent primary care and public health versus adult inpatient nursing)
- exposure to child health in age ranges outside of school assignment
- continuing education
- supervision by a school nurse administrator
- on the job reference materials
- formal or informal mentoring
- professional development and professional leadership provided within the school district and state.
I might also suggest that you purchase a NurseBuilders Program for $10.00 that talks about how to prepare and study, anxiety management, and Test Taking Techniqus.
Please feel free to ask any other questions.
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Pat Krin, MSN, MSCP, RN, FNP-BC-Retired, NCSN-E, FNASN
Executive Director
NBCSN
nbcsnexec@nbcsn.orgwww.nbcsn.org------------------------------
Original Message:
Sent: 07-24-2022 22:57
From: Corey Schrier
Subject: Review
Thanks, I want to start studying over the summer. Suggestions on how to start? How long as a school nurse do you think is a good amount to take the test ?
Corey
Original Message:
Sent: 7/24/2022 5:48:00 PM
From: Pat Krin, MSN, M.S., RN, NCSN-E, FNP-BC-Retired, FNASN
Subject: RE: Review
September 2, but we are always around to answer questions.
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Pat Krin
Original Message:
Sent: 7/24/2022 1:22:00 PM
From: Corey Schrier
Subject: Review
When does the next review course start?