American Academy of Med-Surg Nurses

helenRNCMSRN · Aug 21, 2004

I am proud to be a member of AMSN. I took the certification exam last year during the anual convention in Reno and passed. Yes it was hard, but you can do it. I took the review class they offered and studied the core curriculum . I also picked up a Med-Surg review book at a local nursing school book store. I enjoy the anual conventions and the quarterly magazines. This year's convention is in Chicago September 8-12.

Just wondering if anyone is a member of this organization? I am looking into becoming a member. I like their professional stance on M/S nursing and as a M/S nurse, this is very important to me. I am also very pleased to see that they offer the certification program. I plan on taking the exam in October. Has anyone else taken the certification through AAMSN?

RNPATL, DNP, RN · Aug 21, 2004

I am proud to be a member of AMSN. I took the certification exam last year during the anual convention in Reno and passed. Yes it was hard, but you can do it. I took the review class they offered and studied the core curriculum . I also picked up a Med-Surg review book at a local nursing school book store. I enjoy the anual conventions and the quarterly magazines. This year's convention is in Chicago September 8-12.

Thank you so much for your reply. How long did you take to study for the test and was there any one area that you wished you had studied a little more? I am anxious about testing, but have a lot of experience and know that I could do it .... kind of reminds me of the NCLEX and that was the worst test I had ever taken.

I am planning on sending in my membership fee for the association to become a member. Wanted to go to the convention, but will not be able to this year. Perhaps next year. I plan on taking the certification exam in October in North Carolina.

Thanks again for the info.

helenRNCMSRN · Aug 26, 2004

We took a two day review class before the convention then studied about two hours every night for four nights. They give you a percentage of the various subjects when you register for the test. There was more surgery than I thought there would be, Which was hard for me because of working in a small Community Hospital, even though I worked surgery for ten years. We are growing, and have more surgeons now so it would be a little easier. It was sort of like the paper and pencil State Boards, if you've been around long enough to remember that. Never took NCLEX but I imagine they are sort of like the NLNs we took years ago. Study hard and GOOD LUCK, I will say a prayer for you. Encourage your co-workers to get certified also.

Thank you so much for your reply. How long did you take to study for the test and was there any one area that you wished you had studied a little more? I am anxious about testing, but have a lot of experience and know that I could do it .... kind of reminds me of the NCLEX and that was the worst test I had ever taken.
I am planning on sending in my membership fee for the association to become a member. Wanted to go to the convention, but will not be able to this year. Perhaps next year. I plan on taking the certification exam in October in North Carolina.
Thanks again for the info.

RNPATL, DNP, RN · Aug 27, 2004

We took a two day review class before the convention then studied about two hours every night for four nights. They give you a percentage of the various subjects when you register for the test. There was more surgery than I thought there would be, Which was hard for me because of working in a small Community Hospital, even though I worked surgery for ten years. We are growing, and have more surgeons now so it would be a little easier. It was sort of like the paper and pencil State Boards, if you've been around long enough to remember that. Never took NCLEX but I imagine they are sort of like the NLNs we took years ago. Study hard and GOOD LUCK, I will say a prayer for you. Encourage your co-workers to get certified also.

Great advice - thank you.