Michigan School Nurse Certification Exam Study Group

03/13/2026

Challenge the School Nurse for March 2026:

Which statement reflects a best practice for school nurses when implementing and using Electronic Health Records (EHRs)? School nurses should rely on copy-and-paste documentation to save time, since EHRs automatically prevent errors. EHR systems must comply with FERPA, HIPAA, and COPPA, and nurses s...

03/13/2026

Congrats to Stephanie Miller of Troy School District on her NCSN!! Way to go!!

03/13/2026

Registration opens April 6th for the Summer Testing Window from July 9th through August 16th. More info here:

Test Dates - 2026 *Important Note About Exam Applications Each NCSN exam application is specific to a particular testing window. When you begin an application, it applies only to the corresponding exam period as noted on this page. For example, an application for the Spring Testing Window must be co...

01/20/2026

NBCSN Challenge the School Nurse January 2026:

A student transfers from another state with incomplete immunization records. What is the school nurse’s most appropriate action? 1. Enroll the student and postpone immunization follow-up. 2. Review state immunization requirements and obtain appropriate documentation or coordinate a catch-up vaccin...

01/14/2026

12/16/2025

Challenge the School Nurse December 2025:

Which of the following best demonstrates the school nurse’s role in population-based health promotion? Teaching CPR to staff and students. Coordinating an annual flu vaccination clinic at school. Helping a student manage individual asthma symptoms. Counseling a parent about healthy lunches. I am a...

12/10/2025

If you are considering retirement, we encourage you to look into the NCSN Emeritus Credential (NCSN-E) which recognizes the service and commitment of retired NCSNs, as well as their achievements and maintenance of the NCSN credential prior to retirement: https://ow.ly/SW2O50XlXeR

12/07/2025

Properly and proudly reflect your competence and professionalism as an NCSN by correctly displaying the credentials that you worked hard for!

Learn more about the NCSN credential and how to begin the certification process here: https://ow.ly/1jqN50XlX2w

11/19/2025

Challenge the School Nurse for November!

Which of the following best demonstrates the school nurse’s role in population-based health promotion? Teaching CPR to staff and students. Coordinating an annual flu vaccination clinic at school. Helping a student manage individual asthma symptoms. Counseling a parent about healthy lunches. I am a...

10/22/2025

Challenge the School Nurse October 2025: https://nbcsn.org/challenge-the-school-nurse #

A student with epilepsy has a seizure in the classroom lasting three minutes. The seizure ends spontaneously, and the student is drowsy but breathing. What is the nurse’s priority? Call EMS immediately. Place the student in a recovery position and monitor airway, breathing, and circulation. Return...

09/30/2025

Grab the latest edition of the NCSN Exam Review Book! Updated with the most current standards and practices in school nursing, this edition has been carefully curated to be an excellent resource to help you prepare for your upcoming NCSN exam.

To purchase your copy, visit: https://ow.ly/736B50WIkWa, log into your account and under "learning plans" choose "Review Book".