NCSN

[NutmeggeRN]

First things first,  Happy School Nurses Day to you all!!!! I hope you are recognized!!

Now Imma do a little bragging, seems appropriate on School Nurses Day... 

I passed the certification exam yesterday!.

Took it in March, waited longer for this than my state boards in 1983!!!

If you are eligible, I encourage you  take on this challenge. The journey is worth it.

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

3 hours ago, RuralMOSchoolRN said:

Congrats!

I wish I was eligible.  I have my ADN instead of a BSN so I'm not allowed to take it.  Its too bad since there is very little difference between the two ?

I worked really hard at a traditional 4 year BSN program. I respectfully disagree with you, but will not get into a argument.

[k1p1ssk, BSN, RN]

Anyone who has become certified in recent years, how long after you received your score report did it take to get your certificate? The state education department wants a copy of the actual certificate to elevate my professional status to a permanent one and I'm curious how long I might have to wait!

[RuralMOSchoolRN, ADN, RN]

13 hours ago, NutmeggeRN said:

I worked really hard at a traditional 4 year BSN program. I respectfully disagree with you, but will not get into a argument.

I have a BS in a different field, so its not that I don't have the education/didn't put in the time.  Everywhere I've worked did not differentiate in acuity level allowed to work or pay between the two nursing degrees-so its not like a BSN has more nursing experience than an ADN.

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

1 hour ago, k1p1ssk said:

Anyone who has become certified in recent years, how long after you received your score report did it take to get your certificate? The state education department wants a copy of the actual certificate to elevate my professional status to a permanent one and I'm curious how long I might have to wait!

You can download one from the site. It took about 4 months to get the actual certificate.

[k1p1ssk, BSN, RN]

Just now, NutmeggeRN said:

You can download one from the site. It took about 4 months to get the actual certificate.

Yeah, I've been checking and it isn't available for download... It still says "Awaiting test results", even though I did receive an email with my score report stating I passed the exam. I shall try to be patient....

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

On 7/12/2021 at 11:28 AM, k1p1ssk said:

I felt like it went OK, but it felt harder than NCLEX, to be honest, though I took that 10 years ago...

 

I agree!

[JenTheSchoolRN, BSN, RN]

Okay, folks. I did it. I submitted my application, paid my $430. I am doing this thing this fall. Wish me luck...

[NutmeggeRN, BSN]

You totally got this!

[k1p1ssk, BSN, RN]

On 10/1/2021 at 3:09 PM, JenTheSchoolRN said:

Okay, folks. I did it. I submitted my application, paid my $430. I am doing this thing this fall. Wish me luck...

You won't need luck! You have Brains and Experience! But I'll throw some your way anyway ? 

Good luck! ?

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

On 10/1/2021 at 3:09 PM, JenTheSchoolRN said:

Okay, folks. I did it. I submitted my application, paid my $430. I am doing this thing this fall. Wish me luck...

$430??? Yikes, the cost has well outstripped the rate of inflation...

[k1p1ssk, BSN, RN]

16 hours ago, Jedrnurse said:

$430??? Yikes, the cost has well outstripped the rate of inflation...

I'm guessing @JenTheSchoolRN also purchased study materials. Though it was still $360 when I signed up for the Summer testing window... 

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

56 minutes ago, k1p1ssk said:

I'm guessing @JenTheSchoolRN also purchased study materials. Though it was still $360 when I signed up for the Summer testing window... 

That makes sense...