National Certification Exam Candidates

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Hello,

I'm having trouble buying the review book. It won't let me because I haven't registered for the exam yet. Do I have to do that first? What if I can't take it that day? Do I lose money? Also, I apologize for my ignorance, but when are the dates for testing, and where are they in Massachusetts?

Thank you,

Julie

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Hello,

I'm having trouble buying the review book. It won't let me because I haven't registered for the exam yet. Do I have to do that first? What if I can't take it that day? Do I lose money? Also, I apologize for my ignorance, but when are the dates for testing, and where are they in Massachusetts?

Thank you,

Julie

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Hello,

I'm having trouble buying the review book. It won't let me because I haven't registered for the exam yet. Do I have to do that first? What if I can't take it that day? Do I lose money? Also, I apologize for my ignorance, but when are the dates for testing, and where are they in Massachusetts?

Thank you,

Julie

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Call the office? When you say handbook, is that the book that I want to purchase? Or should I just download the entire book?

Hello,

I'm having trouble buying the review book. It won't let me because I haven't registered for the exam yet. Do I have to do that first? What if I can't take it that day? Do I lose money? Also, I apologize for my ignorance, but when are the dates for testing, and where are they in Massachusetts?

Thank you,

Julie

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Thanks you for sharing the test-taking tips.  That is a major concern for me.  I prefer writing a paper or doing a project to a test. I also found that I need to review information on the "Littles".  I have worked mostly worked with middle and high school students. 

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

I too loved the test taking strategies course. I learned some valuable information on the guess answers and not going back!  I notoriously go back so I won't be doing that anymore. 

On Chapter 2 question 15, the answer states 12 so why is B not a better answer than C? 

Thanks!

Thanks you for sharing the test-taking tips.  That is a major concern for me.  I prefer writing a paper or doing a project to a test. I also found that I need to review information on the "Littles".  I have worked mostly worked with middle and high school students. 

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Good morning. I purchased the ECourse through Nurse Builders but am noticing that the ECourse is much lighter in content than the Certification review book. The presenter in the ECourse is saying that the necessary content is being presented in the course. Can you provide an insight into which materials are best to use to prepare? Thanks. 

Valerie Natoli BA, BSN RN

Bartlett School

Haverhill, Ma 

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Good morning. I purchased the ECourse through Nurse Builders but am noticing that the ECourse is much lighter in content than the Certification review book. The presenter in the ECourse is saying that the necessary content is being presented in the course. Can you provide an insight into which materials are best to use to prepare? Thanks. 

Valerie Natoli BA, BSN RN

Bartlett School

Haverhill, Ma 

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Good morning. I purchased the ECourse through Nurse Builders but am noticing that the ECourse is much lighter in content than the Certification review book. The presenter in the ECourse is saying that the necessary content is being presented in the course. Can you provide an insight into which materials are best to use to prepare? Thanks. 

Valerie Natoli BA, BSN RN

Bartlett School

Haverhill, Ma 

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

Original Message:
Sent: 5/31/2024 7:50:00 AM
From: valerie natoli
Subject: RE: Welcome to Week #2 of our online study group

Good morning. I purchased the ECourse through Nurse Builders but am noticing that the ECourse is much lighter in content than the Certification review book. The presenter in the ECourse is saying that the necessary content is being presented in the course. Can you provide an insight into which materials are best to use to prepare? Thanks. 

Valerie Natoli BA, BSN RN

Bartlett School

Haverhill, Ma 

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valerie natoli
Newburyport, MA United States

Original Message:
Sent: 05-24-2024 07:57
From: Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
Subject: Welcome to Week #2 of our online study group

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

------------------------------
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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Hi Janice,

Where can we find the taped course?  I find I am more auditory and visual and sometimes just reading is not enough.  

Thank you!

Christina 

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Christina Fichner RN, BSN, CSN-NJ
BOUND BROOK SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Original Message:
Sent: 06-01-2024 08:19
From: Janice Selekman, DNSc, RN, NCSN, FNASN
Subject: Welcome to Week #2 of our online study group

Original Message:
Sent: 5/31/2024 7:50:00 AM
From: valerie natoli
Subject: RE: Welcome to Week #2 of our online study group

Good morning. I purchased the ECourse through Nurse Builders but am noticing that the ECourse is much lighter in content than the Certification review book. The presenter in the ECourse is saying that the necessary content is being presented in the course. Can you provide an insight into which materials are best to use to prepare? Thanks. 

Valerie Natoli BA, BSN RN

Bartlett School

Haverhill, Ma 

------------------------------
valerie natoli
Newburyport, MA United States

Original Message:
Sent: 05-24-2024 07:57
From: Robin Cogan, MEd, RN, NCSN, FNASN, FAAN
Subject: Welcome to Week #2 of our online study group

Foundations of Pediatric Nursing Children and Their Families

I  Growth and Development

II Foundations of School Nursing Practice

This comprises 27% of the exam.

Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
1-4 and 11-13:

1. Foundations of School Nursing Practice Chapters 1-4
2. Growth and Development Chapters 11-13

Recommended contribution to the group for Week #2:  Doesn't that sound better
than assignment ;).

Share your outcomes with the group this week.  Comment on what surprised you about the process, what you learned, and what resources you chose to reinforce areas that needed more focused attention. How are you staying motivated this week?

As promised, here are some test-taking tips specifically geared toward multiple-choice
Nursing exam questions! (11 Test-Taking Tips & Strategies For Nurses * Nurseslabs)

1. Read Questions Carefully
Scores on tests are greatly affected by reading ability. In answering a test item,
you should begin by carefully reading the stem and then asking yourself the
following questions:
 What is the question really asking?
 Are there any keywords?
 What is information relevant to answering this question included in the stem?
 How would I ask this question in my own words?
 How would I answer this question in my own words?

After you have answered these questions, carefully read the options and then ask
yourself the following questions:
 Is there an option that is similar to my answer?
 Is this option the best, most complete answer to the question?

Deal with the question as it is stated, without reading anything into it, or
making assumptions about it. Answer the question asked, not the one you would like to
answer. For simple recall items, the self-questioning process usually will be completed
quickly. For more complex items the self-questioning process may take longer, but it
should assist you in clarifying the item and selecting the best response.

2. Identify Keywords
Certain keywords in the stem, the options, or both should alert you to the need
for caution in choosing your answer. Because few things are absolute without
exception, avoid selecting answers that include words such as always, never, all, every,
only, must, no, except, and none. Answers containing these keywords are rarely correct
because they place special limitations and qualifications on potentially correct answers.

For example:

All of the following are services of the National Kidney Foundation except:
1. Public education programs
2. Research about kidney disease
3. Fund-raising affairs for research activities
4. Identification of potential transplant recipients

This stem contains two keywords: all and except. They limit the correct answer choice
to the one option that does not represent a service of the National Kidney Foundation.
When except, not, or a phrase such as all but one of the following appears in the stem,
the inappropriate option is the correct answer in this instance, option 4.
If the options in an item do not seem to make sense because more than one option
is correct, reread the question; you may have missed one of the keywords in the stem.
Also, be on guard when you see one of the keywords in an option; it may limit
the context in which such an option would be correct.

Here is a free "Test Taking Strategies" course from NurseBuilders: 
Test Taking Techniques - A Guide For Nursing Certification
Check out the Exam Prep Materials on www.nbcsn.org.
Happy digging in and learning! Keep us posted on your progress!​​​

------------------------------
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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