Taking CMSRN exam in 1 week

1. any other certified Med surg RN's out there? How was the exam? Any advice on how best to prepare this last week?

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   Feb 22, '13

   Good Luck, I am taking mine on Monday.
4. 
   Feb 22, '13

   I'm a new nurse so don't take this the wrong way:
   What good is this certification (advantages)?
5. 
   Feb 23, '13

   It's easy if you have a good practice skills on the floor! I a, AnCc med surg board certified easier than NCLEX
6. 
   Feb 24, '13

   Quote from Jon J

   I'm a new nurse so don't take this the wrong way:
   What good is this certification (advantages)?

   My manager encourages all the RN's to sit for at least one certification, but it's not mandatory. I will get a 1.00/hr raise and reimbursed for the test if I pass, so that's good motivation, and the studying has been a a good review of some of the aspects of M/s nursing I don't see everyday.
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   Feb 24, '13

   Quote from Jon J

   I'm a new nurse so don't take this the wrong way:
   What good is this certification (advantages)?

   When I applied for my current job as a clinical educator, there were many other applicants. All the applicants had their masters degree, but I was the only one certified in professional nursing development. My manager said that's what made me a better suited candidate for the role.
   I chose to get certified for several reasons: getting better skills in my specialty, being a role model, and enhancing my knowledge and skill level. I did not qualify for a raise because I am a salarly employee, but our staff nurses get $1/hr for each cerification and they qualify for our nursing career ladder to get $4/hr more.
   I highly recommend any nurse to get certified.
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   Feb 25, '13

   @Nickle & Ivana:
   Ha! That is motivating! Hopefully there isn't any prerequisites to taking that exam..
   Is there? Ive only been a nurse for about a month hehe
9. 
   Feb 25, '13

   I passed!!!
10. 
    Feb 25, '13

    Congratulations Ivana!
11. 
    Feb 26, '13

    Awesome!!!
12. 
    Feb 26, '13

    You should be an RN at least 2 years
13. 
    Mar 2, '13

    I passed!
14. 
    Mar 2, '13

    Quote from nickel78

    I passed!

    Congratulations!!!! It's a great feeling.

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