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Susan Nokleby, MS, RN, NCSN President, NBCSN NBCSN/NCSN PTC/PSI ABNS/ABSNC Certification Recertification Marketing Leadership-Sandi Delack Board members Name State Liaison Interested Liaison in becoming a The Mission of the National Board for Certification of School Nurses, Inc. (NBCSN) is to advance the quality of school health services (school nurse practice) by providing a rigorous national, credentialing process to validate competency based on professional standards. National certification by the National Board for Certification of School Nurses, Inc. (NBCSN) is widely recognized and highly valued by providers, employers, and the public as the standard of excellence for school health services. 7 Board members-NCSN 1 public member NASN representative All volunteers Executive Director 2 Board meetings NASN representative ABNS Examination review Recertification Reflects achievement beyond licensure. Assures a level of knowledge and participation that support the maintenance of competence. Should be displayed and promoted proudly! Voluntary certification by examination Ongoing, quality credentialing process National standards for school nursing practice Safe and effective care in school nursing practice 1980s-NASN generated 1991 NBCSN incorporated 2008 ABSNC 2012 ABSNC reaccreditation POSITION STATEMENT Education, Licensure, and Certification of School Nurses Revised January 2012 ◦ Test development & administration ◦ Psychometric consulting ◦ Survey development and processing ◦ Statistical analysis & reporting services ◦ Association management Testing Centers Test security PTC contracts with them ABNS vs ABSNC Mission statement is to promote the value of specialty nursing certification to all stakeholders. Membership organization Authoritative voice Research of value of nursing specialties ABSNC is the standard setting body Stringent and comprehensive accreditation process NBCSN granted accreditation in May 2008 Currently in process of recertification Standards STANDARD 1: DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF NURSING SPECIALTY STANDARD 2: RESEARCH BASED BODY OF KNOWLEDGE STANDARD 3: ORGANIZATIONAL AUTONOMY STANDARD 4: NONDISCRIMINATION STANDARD 5: PUBLIC REPRESENTATION STANDARD 6: ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR TEST CANDIDATES: STANDARD 7: VALIDITY STANDARD 8: TEST DEVELOPMENT STANDARD 9: RELIABILITY STANDARD 10: TEST ADMINISTRATION STANDARD 11: TEST SECURITY STANDARD 12: PASSING SCORES STANDARD 13: CONTINUED COMPETENCY STANDARD 14: COMMUNICATIONS STANDARD 15: CONFIDENTIALITY STANDARD 16: APPEALS STANDARD 17: MISREPRESENTATION AND NONCOMPLIANCE STANDARD 18: QUALITY IMPROVEMENT NBCSN meets 18 ABSNC standards of quality NCSN credential is based on a valid and reliable testing process Certification The Certification Examination is administered for NBCSN by PTC at a PSI location. Non refundable Application fee - $325.00 Two exams per year-winter and summer Examination Content Computerized exam-maximum of 250 multiple-choice items consisting of: 27% Health Appraisal 28% Health Problems and Nursing Management 20% Health Promotion/ Disease Prevention 10% Special Health Issues 15% Professional Issues NBCSN not endorse any NBCSN doesdoes not endorse any books orcourses study course the orbook study for thefor exam exam. A copy of the applicant’s current RN license. Transcripts indicating a BS/BA Current employment/ practice in school health or related services Payment of required fees. ~67% 4 pass weeks after test period Major areas on test shared Certificate Wallet size card NCSN Pin NBCSN will send Notification of your Accomplishment to leaders you identify. Please include your full name and certificate number along with the Leader's name, title, credentials, and mailing address. It is the responsibility of the candidate to maintain active/current address and contact information with NBCSN. Certification does not end with the successful completion of the examination! NCSNs must either document a minimum level of continuing professional development in school health issues every five years, or retake the examination. Prior to the five year recertification, a reminder notice to recertify is sent to the candidate • One year • Six months Applications may be obtained on the NBCSN website or from PTC at any time. Eligibility: Practice / Employment Via Examination Via Continuing Professional Development Board State membership Liaisons Emails Newsletter Website – members only section NCSN Recognition Award Liaison Award President’s Award WHEREAS, like other certified professionals in schools, such as teachers certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, speech and language therapists certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, school psychologists certified by the National Association of School Psychologists, school counselors certified by the National Board for Certified Counselors, and others; school nurses certified by the NBCSN, or with advanced practice certification, are determined to be highly competent by their professional association, and should be recognized, rewarded and compensated in the same way for their ability to demonstrate competence at the mastery level of practice 2010 References http://www.nbcsn.com/ http://www.nursingcertificatio n.org http://www.ptcny.com/ The NBCSN State Liaison Program purpose is to promote NBCSN Certification on the state level. Be an active NCSN working in the state Demonstrate interest in promoting certification Commit to fulfill the responsibilities of a liaison Submit an application to the Vice President Serve as a resource Promote national certification Participate in state activities with NBCSN information Serve as liaison between state school nurse organization and NBCSN 2010 ◦ 27 states had liaisons ◦ 1 state had 2 liaisons 2012 ◦ 39 states have liaisons ◦ 4 states have 2 liaisons What have you done to promote NCSN? Have you done more or less promotion than in the past? Pop Up Banner Examination Brochures Recertification Brochures Ribbons & list of NCSNs in your state Vendor Fee (up to $150) Honorarium Understand basics of marketing Understand requirements to fulfill your liaison job How as a liaison, you can help market NBCSN Submit articles on certification to State newsletter Have a liaison seat on State School Nurse Association Board Form study groups to help nurses who are going to sit for the exam Submit photos of promotional activities to NBCSN newsletter editor for publication Develop state level activities to obtain exam questions and submit to NBCSN Wear an NBCSN shirt, use the NBCSN notepads – get the NCSN credential out there Use NCSN after your name Use NCSN in your e-mail moniker and on your school’s website Explain to co-workers and parents the importance of certification Word of Mouth Newsletter Contests Demonstrations Press Release Seminars Promotional Items Articles Coupon Say “Thank You” In small groups –think of new ways to promote NBCSN Share ideas Try at least two new marketing techniques Write them down and look at them throughout the year Share your marketing ideas with other liaisons Remember to notify the board office of anything that you feel we should know about Thanks for all you do to promote National Certification!! Thanks to Mary Ann Gapinski and Denise Wagner for materials contributed to this presentation
