National Certification in School Nursing: Frequently Asked Questions

Awarded by the National Board for Certification of School Nurses, the Nationally Certified School Nurse (NCSN) credential exemplifies that a school nurse has passed a “rigorous national credentialing process to validate practice competency based on professional standards.” Board certification in school nursing is a formal recognition of advanced knowledge, competence, and a personal commitment to excellence in the specialty practice of school nursing on behalf of the better health and education of school-age children. Read the answers to these frequently asked questions to learn how and why school nurses should earn the NCSN credential.