Announcements

You can now register to take the NCSN exam this summer. The registration window is open through June 9th, with early bird pricing available now. The exam window will run from July 9th through August 16th. Don't delay, register today! 

 Back by popular demand, we will be offering a full-day review session at NASN2026 in Las Vegas. This 8-hour program will provide a comprehensive and up-to-date review of the knowledge needed to become a nationally certified school nurse. Based on the current NCSN exam content outline, participants will receive information that will not only promote national certification exam success, but will also enhance clinical nursing practice. This program will be taught by Dr. Janice Selekman, who developed and edited 3 editions of School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text as well as authored NBCSN's School Nursing Certification Review. All participants will be given digital access to the 2025 School Nursing Certification Review book. Pre-registration is encouraged so we can provide you with a voucher for the Review Book. For more information and to register, click here

The Spring 2026 NCSN exam forms were developed in 2025 and used the 2025 immunization schedule issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). All vaccine recommendations and timing reflected in this exam align with the 2025 CDC guidelines. You may access the schedule here

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What's holding you back? There is still time to register to take the Spring 2026 exam and become a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN). Registration for the March 1-April 5 testing window ends on February 1st. Register at NBCSN.org

Do you have questions? Here are 3 ways to connect:

• Email to info@nbcsn.org
• Call 1-833-276-0986
• Join "Talking Cert with Cindi"  on Thursday, January 22nd. Cindi Poole, our Certification Coordinator, will have open office hours to answer your questions about certification, the application process, eligibility, study materials and more. Call in any time between 2 PM and 4 PM ET to get your answers.

It's time to register for the spring NCSN Exam. Have you always wanted to become nationally certified? Now is the time to show your colleagues, your administrators and yourself that you meet the gold standard as a competent school nurse. The spring registration window will be open through February 1, 2026. Test window for the spring exam will run from March 1 through April 5, 2026. 

For more information and to register, go to NBCSN

Remember to register for conference!

Early Bird Registration - Ends Friday, September 19
Member Registration (Both days) $260.00
Member Registration (Friday Only) $195.00
Member Registration (Saturday Only) $195.00

The Historic Davenport Hotel 
Single/Double Rate $189

More information can be found here: Register Today for the 2025 SNOW Fall Conference!

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Trauma Learning Series for School-Based Clinical Trainees

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Are you a licensed RN, LPN, ARNP? SIGN UP FOR THE HEALWA LIBRARY TODAY! All licensed nurses in Washington State have access to HEALWA, an online library of evidence-based resources including journal articles, patient education, ebooks and databases. Continuing education is also available through Lippincott Nursing CE Connection. HEALWA was created by the Washington State Legislature to improve patient care in Washington State. HEALWA provides access to the premier medical journal in the United States: Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), maintains a document delivery service to obtain requested articles HEALWA does not subscribe to, and provides online training to allow users to take advantage of resources to assist with patient care decisions.

Sign up today and start using HEALWA at:https://heal-wa.org/help/getting-started/

Have you always wanted to take the NCSN exam and become nationally certified? Now is the time! The registration window is now open through September 23rd with early-bird pricing now available. The fall exam will be offered October 23-November 23rd. For more information and to register, go to NBCSN. While you are there, be sure to browse the exam prep materials available to help with your studying needs. We are thrilled to offer the updated 2025 NCSN Review Book, authored by Dr. Janice Selekman and Elizabeth Knox. 

We are looking forward to NASNand wanted to share that SNOW attire is encouraged for the annual meeting if you have any. See you in Texas!