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- The National Board for Certification of School Nurses advances the quality of school health services and school nurse practice. Our rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing.
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You must complete several requirements to recertify as an NCSN. Find detailed information on the process by downloading the Recertification Handbook and exploring the other links below.
- Why Certify
The NCSN credential is awarded by the National Board of...
- Eligibility & Readiness
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- FAQs – Recertification
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- Exam Prep: Online Study Group
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- School Nurse Certification Review Book
The 2020 digital edition of the School Nursing Certification...
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- Certification Procedures
School Nurse Certification Review Book; NBCSN Practice...
- Upcoming Events
Test Dates- 2024. Summer Testing Window: July 8 – August 11,...
- Recertification Procedures
“Continuing certification refers to the requirements that...
- Recertification Basics
Join the Board; Recognition. NCSN Recognition Award; Liaison...
- Why Certify
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NASN supports the delivery of safe and effective care in nursing practice through voluntary certification by examination for all school nurses. NASN works in collaboration with the National Board for Certification of School Nurses(NBCSN), and communication between the two organizations is a priority. Certification represents a national standard of ...
School nursing services are governed on the state level and are, therefore, subject to state requirements. Many states have specific and/or unique state certification or licensing requirements related to additional preparation beyond RN licensing and/or undergraduate educational degrees. Please check with the NASN affiliate in your area or your sta...
National Association of School Nurses. (2021). Education, licensure, and certification of school nurses[Position Statement]. Silver Spring, MD: Author. Please address all questions regarding the NCSN credential and certification exam to NBCSN at info@nbcsn.org. Page last updated January 2022.
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses advances the quality of school health services and school nurse practice. Our rigorous credentialing sets the professional standard for school nursing.
The National Certification Examination for School Nurses is offered periodically. The exam is given in a computer-based format at testing centers across the United States.
In 1984, NASN developed a national certification examination and established the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (2018) to promote and recognize quality practice in school nursing and to assure that certification criteria and examinations in school nursing are determined by school nurse experts.
The National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN) develops and implements the voluntary certification process of school nurses. NBCSN is an independently incorporated organization.
NASN works in collaboration with the National Board for Certification of School Nurses (NBCSN), and communication between the two organizations is a priority. Certification represents a national standard of preparation, knowledge, and practice.