Michigan School Nurse Certification Exam Study Group

05/06/2026

Happy National School Nurse Day!

04/30/2026

Check out the Spring NBCSN E-Newsletter:

Email from NBCSN What's Happening in NBCSN   A Message from the President Jinsun Baek DNP, MSN, PEL-CSN, NCSN Spring is a season of renewal, and at NBCSN, that is reflected in the steady growth of ou

04/30/2026

Save the date to celebrate National School Nurse Day with NBCSN on May 6th!

For over 50 years National School Nurse Day has been designated to recognize school nurses and to help foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting.
Join us in one week to honor the impact of school nurses everywhere, to learn more about how you can get involved, visit: https://ow.ly/Y17350YJTIG



National Association of School Nurses

04/30/2026

April 2026 Challenge the School Nurse Question:

Rationale: Utilizing the technique of touching the child’s cheek helps stabilize your hand. This is especially important with children, who may move and avoid injury to the ear canal.  The largest speculum that comfortably fits into the ear canal should be utilized.  The otoscope is utilized to...

04/06/2026

Registration for the Summer Testing Window opened today! Learn more at

Prepare for the NCSN exam with confidence! Access resources to review key concepts, focus on critical areas, and boost your readiness. Start today and take the next step toward earning your NCSN credential!

03/19/2026

Happy Certified Nurse's Day!

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