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Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

  • 1.  Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-15-2024 07:16 PM
    Edited by Sarah Portle, MEd., BSN, RN, NCSN 09-17-2024 12:29 PM


    Welcome to week #2 of our online study group! We are moving full-steam ahead in preparation for the upcoming fall exam window. Thank you to those who have shared your experiences and posted questions. We are off to a great start!

    Week # 2 Suggested Reading: 

    1. Selekman, Cogan: School Nursing Certification Review book Chapter 2. We give this chapter an extra week of attention because it is the basis of our practice.This comprises 27% of the exam.
    2. Selekman, Shannon and Yonkaitis School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition Chapters
    1-4 (Foundations of School Nursing Practice) and 11-13 (Growth and Development):

    Week #2 Assignment
    How are you staying motivated this week?

    Test-Taking Tips for Multiple-Choice Nursing Exam Questions

    (Adapted from Nurseslabs)

    1. Read Questions Carefully

    • Scores are greatly affected by reading ability. To ensure comprehension, follow these steps:
      • Carefully read the stem (the question part).
      • Ask yourself the following:
        • What is the question really asking?
        • Are there any keywords?
        • What information is relevant to answering the question included in the stem?
        • How would I rephrase this question in my own words?
        • How would I answer this question in my own words?
      • After formulating your own answer, review the options and ask:
        • Is there an option that matches my answer?
        • Is this option the best, most complete answer?
    • Focus on answering the question as it is presented, without making assumptions. This strategy works best for simple recall items and more complex questions.

    2. Identify Keywords

    • Look for keywords in the stem and the options that indicate caution when choosing an answer.
    • Keywords to watch for:
      • Always, never, all, every, only, must, no, except, none.
    • These words often indicate that the answer containing them may be incorrect because they impose strict limitations.
    • 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 for research activities
        4. Identification of potential transplant recipients
      • Keywords: all and except. The correct answer is the one option that does not represent a service of the foundation (option 4).
    • If more than one option seems correct, reread the question to ensure you haven't missed a keyword.

    3. Additional Resources

    • Free Test-Taking Strategies Course: Test Taking Techniques – A Guide for Nursing Certification (NurseBuilders).
    • Exam Prep Materials: Available on www.nbcsn.org.



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    Sarah T. Portle M.Ed., BSN RN, NCSN
    Director for Arizona
    Lead Nurse - Arizona State University Prep Academy
    PhD Student - Arizona State University, Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation
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  • 2.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-16-2024 09:15 AM

    Thank you for these.  I am having trouble finding the study group on the actual NASN website- I am only able to access it via clicking on the links in your emails.  I know I have found it before but it's really hard to navigate and I can't remember how I got there. Can you help me with this? Also, are there podcasts or other audio materials available for review for the test?



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    Phoebe Ray
    Philadelphia, MS United States
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  • 3.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-16-2024 09:45 AM

    Hi Phoebe, navigating the website has taken me a bit to get used to, but I have figured that one out.

    if you go to nasn.org and log in with your ID and PW then in the upper right hand corner is a link "schoolNurseNet". If you click on that you will see several options, I you select "My Communities" you will see all of the discussion boards you currently subscribe to.

    Hope this helps

    CJ



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    CJ Nash RN
    Special School District
    St. Louis County MO
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  • 4.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-16-2024 10:07 AM

    it does, thank you!



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    Phoebe Ray
    Philadelphia, MS United States
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  • 5.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-16-2024 10:18 AM

    Now I'm paranoid...We can see everything on the emails, right? Or is there more material on the website?

     

    Melissa Wymer BSN, RN

    Nurse Coordinator MCSC

    Health Services MHS

    317-831-9203 ext. 6015

    Fax: 317-831-9206

    499e4a4c-bdab-4905-95fc-fb31f91bdaff

     




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  • 6.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-16-2024 03:26 PM

    It's the same, just the layout is a little different and some fine one easier to navigate than others. If you have signed up for daily updates then you will get notifications each day of any new posts on the discussions you are in.

    Hope this helps ease your worries

    CJ



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    CJ Nash RN
    Special School District
    St. Louis County MO
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  • 7.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-17-2024 11:36 AM

    I am also interested in any podcasts or audio study materials if they are available. 



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    Christine Barrett B.S. Nursing
    West Greenwich, RI United States
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  • 8.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-18-2024 09:42 AM

    I would be interested in that as well.



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    Patti Falvey RN, BSN, B.S.N.
    School Nurse
    Bridgeport, CT United States
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  • 9.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-18-2024 09:48 AM

    Go to Nurse builders and get the online study review course

    https://nursebuilders.net/nationally-certified-school-nurse-review-course/

    it's a great course, the book and study cards are available there too



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    CJ Nash RN
    Special School District
    St. Louis County MO
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  • 10.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-18-2024 12:52 PM

    Please go to NBCSN's website to access a list of recommended resources to assist in studying. Since we all learn differently, there are many options available. NBCSN has developed a review book and practice tests. We have also partnered with NurseBuilders to offer an e-course, flash cards, and an e-course on Dealing with anxiety and test-taking strategies.



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    Sandi Delack MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN-E, FNASN
    Executive Director, NBCSN
    sdelack@gmail.com
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  • 11.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-18-2024 01:20 PM

    I am pleased to announce that I have an exam date of NOV 2nd!!!!!!



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    Laurie Talamo
    RN
    Lacombe, LA United States
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  • 12.  RE: Welcome to Week #2 Of the Fall 2024 Study Grroup

    Posted 09-24-2024 09:01 PM

    I scheduled mine November 11!!



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    Jessica Alvarez
    Yakima, WA United States
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