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

Reminisce on #AMSN2024 while also gaining valuable insights from a panel of poster presenters by viewing our December On-Demand Webinar! 💻 Did we mention this webinar is also free for AMSN members? Check it out: https://hubs.la/Q02_M8VZ0

#AMSNWrapped is here! Swipe to see top moments of 2024, podcast episodes, articles, and more. What was your highlight of the past year? Comment below. ⬇️ Interested in more highlights from the year? Check out the Monitor article, "It’s a Wrap! The Top Monitor Articles and Med-Surg Moments Episodes of 2024." https://hubs.la/Q030btWk0

What is a code blue really like? In this Monitor article, Bonnie Clement, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, CMSRN, CMNL, recounts an experience from 20 years ago that remains fresh in her mind, emphasizing how much nurses care for their patients and the long-lasting emotional toll of losing a patient. https://hubs.la/Q0302Xwr0

If you work in an augmented care environment where a virtual team provides support to the bedside team, there's no better time than the present to check off "Earn the CAVRN credential" your holiday checklist! ✅ Communicate to your employers, patients, and peers that you are dedicated to the profession by starting your CAVRN journey today: https://hubs.la/Q02_M5Bk0

In medical-surgical nursing, patient conditions can change rapidly. Make sure to tune into tomorrow's Med-Surg Moments podcast episode, "How to Deal with Acute Care Emergencies," to hear how our podcast co-hosts approach emergency situations. 🎙️Listen here or on your favorite streaming platform: https://hubs.la/Q02_M1540

Use your remaining education budget for 2024 and invest in the 7th Edition of the Scope and Standards of Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice. The Scope and Standards is a crucial guidebook for all medical-surgical nurses as it defines medical-surgical nursing, outlines the role that a medical-surgical nurse plays within a hospital, reviews ethical issues, and so much more. Purchase today: https://hubs.la/Q02_jDMT0

Are you guilty of our suspect challenge? if you match with any prompts below, consider becoming CMSRN certified to show your dedication to medical-surgical nursing: https://hubs.la/Q02_qtjm0 #suspectchallenge

As we reach the end of 2024, take a moment to call attention to an insightful research project or valuable lessons you've learned throughout the year by submitting an abstract to present at the 2025 AMSN Convention. This is your chance to step into the spotlight and share your unique perspective with fellow medical-surgical nurses. Apply today: https://hubs.la/Q02_8BdW0

AMSN members: Don't forget to take advantage of your last free NCPD hour of the year! ❄️ Give yourself the gift of free contact hours by viewing, "Do You, or Someone You Know, Have Chronic Kidney Disease? Are You Sure?" This session will describe the stages of chronic kidney disease — who is at risk, what each stage presents with, and what interventions can be used to slow the progression. Look for a discount code in your email inbox to redeem. 📩

How can rural hospitals address staffing shortages while ensuring patients’ needs are met? In this Monitor article, “Virtual Nursing: Start Small and Make a Big Impact,” Lisbeth Votruba, MSN, RN, CAVRN, and Matthew Hemphill, MSN, RN, CNML, explain how one rural health system implemented an inpatient virtual sitting solution before expanding the platform to other areas of virtual nursing and its impact on patient and staff satisfaction and costs. https://hubs.la/Q02_jwW00