Certification Initials

ShannonRN,

I did a Google search and found this site which lists many specialty certifications and the corresponding initials. (I couldn't find Med-Surg initial there which is "RNC"-- RN Certified) Hope it helps!

http://www.springnet.com/certification/top.htm

Ive purchased those MEd.Surg. tapes for certification review with purpose not of becoming Med Surg certified but for my own review,curiosity and learning.
I am certified in gerontology. So I get to put a C along with RN+ RNC. I guess Im fulfilling Maslows need for self esteem,and the esteem of others.

Can I please get the names of those med.surg tapes for certification review and where to find them.
Thanks

Hello to all nurses!
Congradulations to everyone that has taken or is interested in the Med-Surg cert test. I took it last Oct. I used "Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification" 2nd ed. by Phyllis Healy and Leona Mourad. I got it online, not sure of the site or price but it may have been thru the ANCC website, if not, try Amazon. It may have been about $50. Also, after you register for the test, they send you a short review course. I found this book very helpful, I studied in short (30 min or less) periods about 3x week for about 2 months before the test. The test itself is now a blur but I remember it seemed very faithful to the study materials that I had choosen.
I hope this helps and Good Luck!-Lacey

I just wanted to let anyone interested in obtaining certification in Med/Surg Nursing to know that the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nursing (AMSN) is piloting a new test this October at their Convention in Washington, D.C., with plans to offer the actual certification exam next Spring.

Reports are that the AMSN exam will be just as challenging... but may also be available at a lower cost. I think the fact that the test is being offered by an organization devoted to the Medical-Surgical Nursing practice is noteworthy.

Anyone who is interested may feel free to PM me for more information.

Peace

Review Tapes

I have to admit, I do not like listening to my voice on tape

Does anyone care to share/rent me their tapes and I will either copy and return or just borrow for a month and return? If so, PM me for details.

I am taking the m/s Board Certification Test 10-19!

Thank you!

B.

HELP

Anyone have anything to share?

B.

I belong to amsn academy. Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. They offer a certification [CMSRN] about 6 times a year. they have a web site i think is amsn.com and to get info on the cert test dats etc email at: garbin@cnetnurse.com
actually i am planning to attend the yearly conference in october in reno, nv and they are going to offer the cert test there as well.
I'm looking for a travel companion to go there with.

I have been Med-Surg certified for almost 10 years now. My current certificate expires in Nov 2004. I, like a few have mentioned, have studies relatively little prior to the test, if any at all. Like said above, you know more than you think. You do it everyday. You are presented with situations and most are multiple choice as to your next best course of action. Its not all multiple choice though. Good luck to everyone.

is anyone from the cincinnati area planning on going to the m/s convention in reno?