CMSRN

Kitty_Forman · Jun 13, 2018

I got mine about 2 years ago. I also had been a nurse (all med surg) about 8 years. I took a 2 day review class (not sure if it's mandatory) and felt that it was really a good refresher on a lot of things I maybe don't do often having been out of school awhile.

However I didn't feel the test had much to do with the class to be honest. They don't quiz you on anatomy or labs- it's all application and critical thinking. I don't mean to scare you but it reminded me of boards. í ½í¸¨

However there are now at 10 nurses I work with, with varying levels of experience, all of whom passed on the first try. With your on the job experience you likely will too.

Because we had so many nurses interested my director was able to get us a grant to pay for the testing. I don't know the details but something to look into!

Good luck!

WeirdNurseKelly, BSN, RN · Jun 13, 2018

Thanks! My employer doesn't offer to pay for the test but they do offer to pay for the refresher course. It's & hours long for 2 days. I'm not sure I can handle a course that long. I have a short attention span í ½í¸¬

Kitty_Forman · Jun 13, 2018

Well that's a lot of free CEUs!

I know what you mean though. It's like torture for me to sit around all day lol. I don't know how I ever made it through school.

ClaraRedheart, BSN, RN · Jun 24, 2018

I actually had a few questions on erectile dysfunction medication and insulin drips. Neither of which we deal with at our hospital. Got lucky and passed the first time anyways though. Our hospital will pay for it and give you a bonus if you take it and pass.

SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN · Jun 26, 2018

Does anyone know if the Core Curriculum for Medical Surgical Nursing a good study resource?

WeirdNurseKelly, BSN, RN · Jul 28, 2018

I scheduled my test for August 3rd but thinking about pushing it out two weeks. I did horrible on a practice exam of 75 questions. I got around a 57%. Anyone have any advice? I have horrible test anxiety. I made the mistake of telling a lot of my colleagues and now I seriously can't fail, which puts me in even more of a panic. Any advice on this would be so helpful.

SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN · Jul 28, 2018

I scheduled my test for August 3rd but thinking about pushing it out two weeks. I did horrible on a practice exam of 75 questions. I got around a 57%. Anyone have any advice? I have horrible test anxiety. I made the mistake of telling a lot of my colleagues and now I seriously can't fail, which puts me in even more of a panic. Any advice on this would be so helpful.

OK, so push the test date back, then do not tell anyone you will be taking the exam. I do not have test anxiety, but I do not like to broadcast plans to sit for an exam either. Good luck!

WeirdNurseKelly, BSN, RN · Aug 5, 2018

I did it. I studied my butt off, took the test on Friday and PASSED!!

So excited to be a part of the CMSRN world. Such an exciting step in my career. Now I sit and try to patiently wait to find out if I have been chosen for the Evidenced Based Practice Fellowship. Keep your fingers crossed!!!

Kelly

SummerGarden, BSN, MSN, RN · Aug 10, 2018

I did it. I studied my butt off, took the test on Friday and PASSED!!
So excited to be a part of the CMSRN world. Such an exciting step in my career. Now I sit and try to patiently wait to find out if I have been chosen for the Evidenced Based Practice Fellowship. Keep your fingers crossed!!!
Kelly

Good for you!! Congrats!

kinubajwa · May 29, 2022

Would you plz send me material for Cmsrn exam my email is [email protected]

RN Anya · Dec 17, 2023

Hi Kelly,

I am sitting for my CMSRN soon and hoping you could please share your study questions with me. My email address is [email protected]. Thanks in advance!