National Board for Certification of School Nurses

Eleven011 · Apr 18, 2016

I would love to get certified, but I have an Associates Degree and you need to have a Bachelors to take the test. And going back to get it wouldn't benefit me financially at all.

NutmeggeRN, BSN · Apr 18, 2016

I have the book and am slowly reviewing and taking practice tests in the book. Not sure when I will sit for the exam.

Windchaser22 · Apr 18, 2016

I had to get certified to work in NJ (public). It was rigorous so I don't think I'll be pursuing national cert unless I move.

SaltineQueen · Apr 18, 2016

I would love to get certified, but I have an Associates Degree and you need to have a Bachelors to take the test. And going back to get it wouldn't benefit me financially at all.

Ditto. Would not change my pay scale one bit. So I don't know that it's "worth it."

MrNurse(x2), ADN · Apr 19, 2016

I would love to get certified, but I have an Associates Degree and you need to have a Bachelors to take the test. And going back to get it wouldn't benefit me financially at all.

Same here, now, if I won the lottery... yup, I would get my BSN, volunteer here and certify. Wouldn't worry about the financial outlay.

Ifraax · Apr 19, 2016

I'm graduating this year June in year 11 and I want to be nurse practitioner but I have no clue where to start from highschool so anyone who can help me

Ifraax · Apr 19, 2016

I'm graduating this year June in year 11 and I want to be nurse practitioner but I have no clue where to start from highschool so anyone who can help me wit how the journey is the path I need to take , which degrees

krystalkae · Apr 19, 2016

I would love to get certified, but I have an Associates Degree and you need to have a Bachelors to take the test. And going back to get it wouldn't benefit me financially at all.

I am also in this situation - have my associates degree, would LOVE to get my bachelor's but as of right now, it would not affect my pay scale. Trying to get the school board and superintendent to see my point of view. I would at least like to be at the same level as the teachers.

NutmeggeRN, BSN · Apr 20, 2016

I'm graduating this year June in year 11 and I want to be nurse practitioner but I have no clue where to start from highschool so anyone who can help me wit how the journey is the path I need to take , which degrees

I think you need to ask in the Nursing School forum

1mrsbs · Apr 20, 2016

I would not receive a pay raise, but just was somewhat interested. :yes:

Thanks everyone for your responses!!

Kittery · Apr 25, 2016

I have the review book, will try to take the exam within the next year. I don't think it'd affect my pay either, but it's just something I want to do personally. It seems like it'd be good on a resume, too.