GOAL: The NCSN credential is recognized nationally as the trusted benchmark for excellence in school nursing and continues to evolve to meet the diverse and changing needs of the profession.

Objectives:

• Strengthen the value of earning and maintaining the NCSN credential.
• Increase national awareness and recognition of the NCSN credential as the trusted benchmark of excellence in school nursing.
• Expand data collection and reporting that demonstrate the impact of NCSN certification.

GOAL: NCSN credentialed school nurses are empowered to lead, influence, and improve health outcomes in their schools and communities.

Objectives:

• Increase the visibility, leadership, and influence of NCSN credentialed school nurses.
• Increase the number and diversity of NCSN applicants and certificants to reflect the communities they serve.
• Expand access and support to help nurses pursue and maintain the NCSN credential while upholding current education and experience standards.

GOAL: NBCSN builds alliances that extend its influence, strengthen the specialty of school nursing, and support the value and visibility of the NCSN credential.

Objectives:

• Increase collaboration with core partners (e.g., NASN, state affiliates, and other credentialing bodies) to support alignment in practice, policy, and professional standards.
• Grow NBCSN’s reputation as a valued partner across the education and school health ecosystem.
• Increase partnerships that support certification, access, and incentives.

GOAL: NBCSN’s strategic governance ensures that the organization remains relevant to the diverse and evolving needs of the specialty of school nursing.

Objectives:

• Strengthen NBCSN’s operational capacity, systems, and governance infrastructure.
• Build NBCSN’s data and evidence infrastructure to inform stronger decision-making.
• Enhance strategic foresight & environmental monitoring.
• Expand NBCSN’s financial capacity to support long-term growth and sustainability.