National Certification Exam Candidates

NCSN Online Study Group – Week 6: Wrap Up

Fall 2025 Exam Information

Thinking of testing this summer? Be sure to review the key dates:

• Fall Testing Window: October 23 – November 23, 2025
• Application Window: Closed

Visit www.nbcsn.org to begin your application and download the Fall 2025 Candidate Handbook.

Updated Exam Content Outline – Summer 2025 and Beyond

As a result of the 2023 Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NBCSN streamlined and reorganized the Exam Content Outline (ECO) beginning with the Summer 2025 exam. The exam still covers the same essential content-just better organized into four updated domains:

New Exam Content Domains & Number of Questions

Suggested References

• Selekman & Cogan (2020). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman & Knox (2025). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman, Shannon, & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (3rd ed.).
• Shannon & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (4th ed.).

Practice Exams:
Practice exams can be purchased directly from the NBCSN website. These are an excellent resource to help you build confidence and become familiar with the question format and timing.

Test-Day Strategies

You have spent the past several weeks preparing, reviewing, and applying your school nursing knowledge. Now it is time to trust your preparation and approach test day with confidence.

Before the Exam

• Get adequate rest the night before the exam.
• Arrive early and bring the required materials, including photo identification and your confirmation email.
• Avoid last-minute cramming; instead, review high-yield topics or key concepts calmly.

During the Exam

• Read each question carefully, paying attention to keywords such as first, best, or most appropriate.
• Trust your professional experience and clinical judgment-your nursing background is one of your strongest assets.
• Monitor your pacing and flag any questions you are unsure about to revisit later.
• If you begin to feel anxious, take slow, deep breaths to regain focus and composure.

After the Exam

• Acknowledge the effort you have invested in this process. Regardless of the outcome, you have strengthened your professional knowledge and advanced your readiness for national certification.

Final Thoughts

These past weeks have gone quickly, and your commitment has been evident throughout. Success on the NCSN exam is built on experience, preparation, and sound test-taking strategy-all of which you have demonstrated.

You are ready. Take a deep breath, trust your preparation, and show what you know. I am confident in your abilities and proud of the dedication you have shown throughout this course.

Best wishes to each of you as you take the next step in your professional journey toward becoming a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN).

NCSN Online Study Group – Week 6: Wrap Up

Fall 2025 Exam Information

Thinking of testing this summer? Be sure to review the key dates:

• Fall Testing Window: October 23 – November 23, 2025
• Application Window: Closed

Visit www.nbcsn.org to begin your application and download the Fall 2025 Candidate Handbook.

Updated Exam Content Outline – Summer 2025 and Beyond

As a result of the 2023 Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NBCSN streamlined and reorganized the Exam Content Outline (ECO) beginning with the Summer 2025 exam. The exam still covers the same essential content-just better organized into four updated domains:

New Exam Content Domains & Number of Questions

Suggested References

• Selekman & Cogan (2020). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman & Knox (2025). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman, Shannon, & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (3rd ed.).
• Shannon & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (4th ed.).

Practice Exams:
Practice exams can be purchased directly from the NBCSN website. These are an excellent resource to help you build confidence and become familiar with the question format and timing.

Test-Day Strategies

You have spent the past several weeks preparing, reviewing, and applying your school nursing knowledge. Now it is time to trust your preparation and approach test day with confidence.

Before the Exam

• Get adequate rest the night before the exam.
• Arrive early and bring the required materials, including photo identification and your confirmation email.
• Avoid last-minute cramming; instead, review high-yield topics or key concepts calmly.

During the Exam

• Read each question carefully, paying attention to keywords such as first, best, or most appropriate.
• Trust your professional experience and clinical judgment-your nursing background is one of your strongest assets.
• Monitor your pacing and flag any questions you are unsure about to revisit later.
• If you begin to feel anxious, take slow, deep breaths to regain focus and composure.

After the Exam

• Acknowledge the effort you have invested in this process. Regardless of the outcome, you have strengthened your professional knowledge and advanced your readiness for national certification.

Final Thoughts

These past weeks have gone quickly, and your commitment has been evident throughout. Success on the NCSN exam is built on experience, preparation, and sound test-taking strategy-all of which you have demonstrated.

You are ready. Take a deep breath, trust your preparation, and show what you know. I am confident in your abilities and proud of the dedication you have shown throughout this course.

Best wishes to each of you as you take the next step in your professional journey toward becoming a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN).

Thank you for the tips! I have been studying for a few months. I take the exam in November. I thought I was feeling pretty good and ready. However, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed now and seem to be forgetting info!. Any tips?

NCSN Online Study Group – Week 6: Wrap Up

Fall 2025 Exam Information

Thinking of testing this summer? Be sure to review the key dates:

• Fall Testing Window: October 23 – November 23, 2025
• Application Window: Closed

Visit www.nbcsn.org to begin your application and download the Fall 2025 Candidate Handbook.

Updated Exam Content Outline – Summer 2025 and Beyond

As a result of the 2023 Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NBCSN streamlined and reorganized the Exam Content Outline (ECO) beginning with the Summer 2025 exam. The exam still covers the same essential content-just better organized into four updated domains:

New Exam Content Domains & Number of Questions

Suggested References

• Selekman & Cogan (2020). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman & Knox (2025). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman, Shannon, & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (3rd ed.).
• Shannon & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (4th ed.).

Practice Exams:
Practice exams can be purchased directly from the NBCSN website. These are an excellent resource to help you build confidence and become familiar with the question format and timing.

Test-Day Strategies

You have spent the past several weeks preparing, reviewing, and applying your school nursing knowledge. Now it is time to trust your preparation and approach test day with confidence.

Before the Exam

• Get adequate rest the night before the exam.
• Arrive early and bring the required materials, including photo identification and your confirmation email.
• Avoid last-minute cramming; instead, review high-yield topics or key concepts calmly.

During the Exam

• Read each question carefully, paying attention to keywords such as first, best, or most appropriate.
• Trust your professional experience and clinical judgment-your nursing background is one of your strongest assets.
• Monitor your pacing and flag any questions you are unsure about to revisit later.
• If you begin to feel anxious, take slow, deep breaths to regain focus and composure.

After the Exam

• Acknowledge the effort you have invested in this process. Regardless of the outcome, you have strengthened your professional knowledge and advanced your readiness for national certification.

Final Thoughts

These past weeks have gone quickly, and your commitment has been evident throughout. Success on the NCSN exam is built on experience, preparation, and sound test-taking strategy-all of which you have demonstrated.

You are ready. Take a deep breath, trust your preparation, and show what you know. I am confident in your abilities and proud of the dedication you have shown throughout this course.

Best wishes to each of you as you take the next step in your professional journey toward becoming a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN).

Before I took the test, I purchased the practice exams from the NBCSN website.  They were very helpful. The week before I tested I went over any weak areas that were harder for me and then I retook all of the exams in the workbook.   The day before, I stopped studying and did something fun!  Good luck on your exam.  You've got this!

Thank you for the tips! I have been studying for a few months. I take the exam in November. I thought I was feeling pretty good and ready. However, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed now and seem to be forgetting info!. Any tips?

NCSN Online Study Group – Week 6: Wrap Up

Fall 2025 Exam Information

Thinking of testing this summer? Be sure to review the key dates:

• Fall Testing Window: October 23 – November 23, 2025
• Application Window: Closed

Visit www.nbcsn.org to begin your application and download the Fall 2025 Candidate Handbook.

Updated Exam Content Outline – Summer 2025 and Beyond

As a result of the 2023 Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NBCSN streamlined and reorganized the Exam Content Outline (ECO) beginning with the Summer 2025 exam. The exam still covers the same essential content-just better organized into four updated domains:

New Exam Content Domains & Number of Questions

Suggested References

• Selekman & Cogan (2020). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman & Knox (2025). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman, Shannon, & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (3rd ed.).
• Shannon & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (4th ed.).

Practice Exams:
Practice exams can be purchased directly from the NBCSN website. These are an excellent resource to help you build confidence and become familiar with the question format and timing.

Test-Day Strategies

You have spent the past several weeks preparing, reviewing, and applying your school nursing knowledge. Now it is time to trust your preparation and approach test day with confidence.

Before the Exam

• Get adequate rest the night before the exam.
• Arrive early and bring the required materials, including photo identification and your confirmation email.
• Avoid last-minute cramming; instead, review high-yield topics or key concepts calmly.

During the Exam

• Read each question carefully, paying attention to keywords such as first, best, or most appropriate.
• Trust your professional experience and clinical judgment-your nursing background is one of your strongest assets.
• Monitor your pacing and flag any questions you are unsure about to revisit later.
• If you begin to feel anxious, take slow, deep breaths to regain focus and composure.

After the Exam

• Acknowledge the effort you have invested in this process. Regardless of the outcome, you have strengthened your professional knowledge and advanced your readiness for national certification.

Final Thoughts

These past weeks have gone quickly, and your commitment has been evident throughout. Success on the NCSN exam is built on experience, preparation, and sound test-taking strategy-all of which you have demonstrated.

You are ready. Take a deep breath, trust your preparation, and show what you know. I am confident in your abilities and proud of the dedication you have shown throughout this course.

Best wishes to each of you as you take the next step in your professional journey toward becoming a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN).

Thank you for the tips! I have been studying for a few months. I take the exam in November. I thought I was feeling pretty good and ready. However, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed now and seem to be forgetting info!. Any tips?

NCSN Online Study Group – Week 6: Wrap Up

Fall 2025 Exam Information

Thinking of testing this summer? Be sure to review the key dates:

• Fall Testing Window: October 23 – November 23, 2025
• Application Window: Closed

Visit www.nbcsn.org to begin your application and download the Fall 2025 Candidate Handbook.

Updated Exam Content Outline – Summer 2025 and Beyond

As a result of the 2023 Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NBCSN streamlined and reorganized the Exam Content Outline (ECO) beginning with the Summer 2025 exam. The exam still covers the same essential content-just better organized into four updated domains:

New Exam Content Domains & Number of Questions

Suggested References

• Selekman & Cogan (2020). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman & Knox (2025). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman, Shannon, & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (3rd ed.).
• Shannon & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (4th ed.).

Practice Exams:
Practice exams can be purchased directly from the NBCSN website. These are an excellent resource to help you build confidence and become familiar with the question format and timing.

Test-Day Strategies

You have spent the past several weeks preparing, reviewing, and applying your school nursing knowledge. Now it is time to trust your preparation and approach test day with confidence.

Before the Exam

• Get adequate rest the night before the exam.
• Arrive early and bring the required materials, including photo identification and your confirmation email.
• Avoid last-minute cramming; instead, review high-yield topics or key concepts calmly.

During the Exam

• Read each question carefully, paying attention to keywords such as first, best, or most appropriate.
• Trust your professional experience and clinical judgment-your nursing background is one of your strongest assets.
• Monitor your pacing and flag any questions you are unsure about to revisit later.
• If you begin to feel anxious, take slow, deep breaths to regain focus and composure.

After the Exam

• Acknowledge the effort you have invested in this process. Regardless of the outcome, you have strengthened your professional knowledge and advanced your readiness for national certification.

Final Thoughts

These past weeks have gone quickly, and your commitment has been evident throughout. Success on the NCSN exam is built on experience, preparation, and sound test-taking strategy-all of which you have demonstrated.

You are ready. Take a deep breath, trust your preparation, and show what you know. I am confident in your abilities and proud of the dedication you have shown throughout this course.

Best wishes to each of you as you take the next step in your professional journey toward becoming a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN).

Hello.  I am feeling the same way.  I get ahead and then forget.  Does anyone know when the next study group will start?  

Thank you for the tips! I have been studying for a few months. I take the exam in November. I thought I was feeling pretty good and ready. However, I am feeling a bit overwhelmed now and seem to be forgetting info!. Any tips?

NCSN Online Study Group – Week 6: Wrap Up

Fall 2025 Exam Information

Thinking of testing this summer? Be sure to review the key dates:

• Fall Testing Window: October 23 – November 23, 2025
• Application Window: Closed

Visit www.nbcsn.org to begin your application and download the Fall 2025 Candidate Handbook.

Updated Exam Content Outline – Summer 2025 and Beyond

As a result of the 2023 Job Task Analysis (JTA), the NBCSN streamlined and reorganized the Exam Content Outline (ECO) beginning with the Summer 2025 exam. The exam still covers the same essential content-just better organized into four updated domains:

New Exam Content Domains & Number of Questions

Suggested References

• Selekman & Cogan (2020). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman & Knox (2025). School Nursing Certification Review Book.
• Selekman, Shannon, & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (3rd ed.).
• Shannon & Yonkaitis (Eds.). School Nursing: A Comprehensive Text (4th ed.).

Practice Exams:
Practice exams can be purchased directly from the NBCSN website. These are an excellent resource to help you build confidence and become familiar with the question format and timing.

Test-Day Strategies

You have spent the past several weeks preparing, reviewing, and applying your school nursing knowledge. Now it is time to trust your preparation and approach test day with confidence.

Before the Exam

• Get adequate rest the night before the exam.
• Arrive early and bring the required materials, including photo identification and your confirmation email.
• Avoid last-minute cramming; instead, review high-yield topics or key concepts calmly.

During the Exam

• Read each question carefully, paying attention to keywords such as first, best, or most appropriate.
• Trust your professional experience and clinical judgment-your nursing background is one of your strongest assets.
• Monitor your pacing and flag any questions you are unsure about to revisit later.
• If you begin to feel anxious, take slow, deep breaths to regain focus and composure.

After the Exam

• Acknowledge the effort you have invested in this process. Regardless of the outcome, you have strengthened your professional knowledge and advanced your readiness for national certification.

Final Thoughts

These past weeks have gone quickly, and your commitment has been evident throughout. Success on the NCSN exam is built on experience, preparation, and sound test-taking strategy-all of which you have demonstrated.

You are ready. Take a deep breath, trust your preparation, and show what you know. I am confident in your abilities and proud of the dedication you have shown throughout this course.

Best wishes to each of you as you take the next step in your professional journey toward becoming a Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN).