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How to Apply
To apply to sit for the
examination, you must file an application. The Handbook for
Candidates includes the application as well as provide more comprehensive
information about the examination. If you are
unable to download the file, contact the
Professional Testing Corporation
to request a handbook and application.
Click
here to Download the Handbook and Application
(note:
In order to download the Handbook, you will need free Adobe®
Acrobat® Reader® software. Click on this link to download your
free copy today.)
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Eligibility
- Currently licensed as a
Registered Nurse in the United States or the equivalent in other
countries.
- a.
Attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, or the equivalent in other countries.
OR
b. Current certification by NBCSN as
an NCSN.
- Must be currently employed
in school health services or school related services.
- Completion and filing of the
Application for the Certification Examination for School
Nurses.
- Payment of required fee.
THREE YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE IN SCHOOL NURSING PRACTICE ARE RECOMMENDED.
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Exam Administration
& Fees
The Certification Examination
is administered for NBCSN by the Professional
Testing Corporation (PTC).
Application fee - $275.00 |
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Centers
The Certification Examination
for School Nurses will be administered during a two-week testing
period. Click
here to search for the site nearest you.
You will not be able to select a testing center or schedule your
examination appointment until you have received an Eligibility Notice
from PTC. Please note that hours and days of availability vary at
different centers.
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Test Dates
The national exam for school
nurses is held two (2) times annually. It is offered at
various locations throughout the country (please refer to Testing
Centers, above). Upcoming exam
dates:
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Application
Deadline
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Examination
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12/31/2007 |
2/16/2008
- 3/1/2008 |
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5/31/2008 |
7/26/2008
- 8/9/2008 |
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Content
The
national exam for school nurses is a written exam composed of a maximum of
250 multiple-choice, objective questions with a total testing time of four
(4) hours.
For
a complete Content
Outline
and Sample
Questions,
The
exam will be weighted in approximately the following manner:
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27%
HEALTH APPRAISAL
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28%
HEALTH PROBLEMS AND NURSING MANAGEMENT
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20%
HEALTH PROMOTION/DISEASE PREVENTION
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10%
SPECIAL HEALTH ISSUES
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15%
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
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Preparation
Exam
preparation is a unique process for each candidate. School nurses
come to the practice from a wide range of backgrounds. Exam
questions are chosen from a larger pool of questions enabling variation
on exam content.
Although there
is no single study guide, a List
of Resources,
which may be helpful in preparing, is included in the NCSN Handbook
for Candidates. In addition, you will find Sample
Questions.
Click
here to Download the Handbook and Application
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