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  • 1.  Upcoming Testing Window Registration April 6 - June 9

    Posted 20 days ago

    Exam Prep Update - Spring 2026

    Summer is a great time to prepare for the NCSN exam! And ready or not, it's just around the corner!!!!!  If you are considering taking the summer test, the upcoming registration window opens April 6, 2026 and closes June 9, 2026. The testing window runs from July 9 through August 16, 2026. Preparation can begin now by reviewing the many resources available to help you get ready for the exam.  The Study Roadmap will guide you to the recommended textbooks and key study materials.  Additional resources are found here:  Suggested References and Resources.

    The 2025 digital edition of the School Nursing Certification Review book, by Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN, and Elizabeth Knox, MSN, RN, NCSN, CPHN, NE-BC, is available for purchase through the NBCSN application site. To purchase, visit the NBCSN Exam Prep website for additional details.  Additional resources are also available on the NBCSN Exam Prep Page, which includes several tools designed to support your preparation for the exam. An example of these resources is provided below.  Please let me know if you have any questions.  


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    Karen S. Schwind BSN RN NCSN
    Texas School Nurse Organization Past President (2020-2022)



     



  • 2.  RE: Upcoming Testing Window Registration April 6 - June 9

    Posted 19 days ago

    Thank you so much for the dates reminder! Do you know when the Summer 2026 online study group will begin?



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    Diane Beckham RN, BSN
    School Nurse
    COVENANT SCHOOL
    Dallas, TX United States
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  • 3.  RE: Upcoming Testing Window Registration April 6 - June 9

    Posted 15 days ago

    Thank you for the information. I would also like to know when is the Summer online group study will begin? 



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    Catherine Fabro
    Henderson, NV United States
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  • 4.  RE: Upcoming Testing Window Registration April 6 - June 9

    Posted 14 days ago

    Look for additional info regarding the start of the study group in early May!!!!  Stay tuned! 



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    [Karen] [Schwind] [BSN RN NCSN]
    [Retired Health Services Director New Braunfels ISD Texas]
    [TSNO Past President] [karenschwind.tsno@gmail.com]
    NBSCN Board of Directors 2024-2026
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  • 5.  RE: Upcoming Testing Window Registration April 6 - June 9

    Posted 3 days ago

    Great! I look forward to participating. 



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    Michelle Tiller, BSN, RN, PEL, MEd
    Illinois School Nurse
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  • 6.  RE: Upcoming Testing Window Registration April 6 - June 9

    Posted 8 hours ago

    The course will officially begin on May 22nd, but we will be doing a Zoom session on May 6th at 7 PM ET.  More information will follow soon.  We hope to see you there!



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    Cindi Poole
    Mt Laurel, NJ United States
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