Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) & Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)

We asked for your #WhyCMSRN, and you answered. Here's what Melody Gartrell, MSN, RN, CMSRN had to say: "My CMSRN certification shows my students and my colleagues that I believe in lifelong learning and professional development. It promotes me as an expert in my field." Join Melody in proving your medical-surgical excellence by earning your CMSRN today. https://hubs.la/Q02K3bSg0

MSNCB Board of Directors nominations close next week! Open positions include: 🟢Director, CMSRN 🟢Director, CAVRN 🟢President-Elect 🟢Emerging Professional Don't miss your chance to shape the future of MSNCB. For full eligibility requirements for each position and to apply, view the application form: https://hubs.la/Q02K3g130

Recently on the Monitor, we interviewed opening keynote speaker for the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention Lee Rubin. In this Q&A, he told us a little bit about his area expertise along with reasons you should attend his session, "5 Components of Extraordinary Teams". Read on: https://hubs.la/Q02K3gmt0 #AMSN2024

Did you know that AMSN members receive a discount on your CMSRN exam? And the benefits don't stop there! Members also receive discounts on registration for #AMSN2024, 1 free contact hour each month, and so much more. The best way to advance your medical-surgical practice at a fraction of the cost is to become an AMSN member. Join now: https://hubs.la/Q02K3dG_0

The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is still seeking candidates for the position of Editor-in-Chief of a new journal for the medical-surgical nursing community, effective fall 2024. The deadline for applications has been extended to this Friday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. CT. Interested? Candidates should submit a letter of interest including a 300-word summary describing interest in the Editor-in-Chief position and thoughts on establishing a new medical-surgical nursing publication. Learn more: https://hubs.la/Q02K3fSM0

What time is it? ⏰Time to check "Register for the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention" off your summer bucket list! 🪣✅This year's convention is set to be a remarkable gathering of medical-surgical nurses from around the globe, all eager to explore the latest trends and essential skills vital for career advancement. You won't want to miss it. Register today and we'll see you Sept. 12-14: https://hubs.la/Q02JnMlG0 #AMSN2024

AMSN members: Stay cool 😎 this August by earning your free contact hours! Earn 1.25 NCPD hours or 0.25 RX hours when you view the "Embrace the Challenge! Improve Outcomes for Patients With COPD With Evidence-Based Care" webinar. This deal will only last for a limited time, so make sure to redeem it before it melts away.🍦Look for a discount code in your email inbox to redeem.

The AMSN PRISM® Award provides special recognition to the exemplary practice of medical-surgical units. Join Melanie O'Neill, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Lori Magestro, DNP, RN, MedSurg-BC, and Michael Szeliga, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN, CPHQ, for a discussion with a Q&A session to follow at our upcoming webinar on Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 2-3:30 p.m. CT. There, they will share all about this prestigious designation including how your unit can apply. https://hubs.la/Q02JngLZ0

If you're interested in our new Certified Acute-Care Virtual Nursing (CAVRN) credential, but don't know when to fit the exam in your schedule, fear not! Take your exam anytime, anywhere with our test administrator's remote-testing platform ProProctor. This gives you the flexibility to schedule your exam when testing works best for you. Don't miss out on this stepping stone in your career and consider earning the CAVRN. https://hubs.la/Q02JngMK0

Research can seem intimidating. We're here to prove it's not that scary. Make sure to listen to the latest Med-Surg Moments podcast, "How to Transform Care Through Nursing Research," dropping later today! If you just itching to listen, you can always listen to past episodes on your favorite streaming platform. https://hubs.la/Q02Jnkgw0