What is it? The Online Practice Test for School Nurses is a practice test of 75 questions with a testing time of 2 hours taken over the Internet

Why take it? The Online Practice Test for School Nurses offers the experience of taking a computerized examination, the chance to review an example of the type of content included in the Certification Examination for School Nurses, and the opportunity to learn more about question format, style, and level of difficulty. After completing the online practice test, you will receive an instant score report showing test performance in each of the content areas.

How much is it? The fee is $75 by credit card.

How do I apply? Go to https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/ and follow directions on how to create an account and pay online.

Technical specifications: The Online Practice Test for School Nurses can be taken on any Internet-ready PC. It is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher is recommended for optimum performance. Pop-up windows must be allowed from https://secure.ptcny.com/webtest/

Please note: Performance on the Online Practice Test for School Nurses may differ from actual performance on the Certification Examination for School Nurses. There is no guarantee that taking the online practice test will help you to prepare for or pass the Certification Examination for School Nurses.

For more information, please visit www.ptcny.com or call Professional Testing Corporation at 212-356-0668.

      Board Elections

      Congrats to Mary Ann Gapinski and Mary Gelfman, on their elections as NBCSN officers. Their terms begin January 1, 2010.  Additionally, Susan Nokleby (MN), Joyce Ells (WA), and Susan Praeger (OH) have just been elected to serve on the board.

      Spring 2009 Newsletter

The Spring 2009 Newsletter will be the final printed and mailed newsletter you will receive.  All future newsletters will be sent via email.  Please be sure you log onto the Member's Section to update your email address to ensure you receive all future email correspondence from the Board.  In addition, please add us to your safe senders list (certification@nbcsn.com) so our email is not rejected by your spam filter.  All Board correspondence have important and valuable information you do not want to miss.  Your User Name (ID number) will be printed above your name and address on the newsletter.  Please use this User Name when registering for the Member's Section.  We do not store your passwords, so be sure to use something you will remember or keep it in a safe place. Follow the directions on the website to reset your password.

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