CMSRN vs. RN-BC

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Any opinions on which would be more beneficial for my Med-Surg certification?

Although I found a summary highlighting the differences between the two, I don't know if any of these things are really significant.

Any input re: Med Surg Cert is appreciated...

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They are the same thing, just different credentialing bodies. The Med Surg RN -BC through ANCC is more credible to me, they do Magnet.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Gyn, Pospartum & Psych.

I don't like the ANA's program because as an ADN my degree level (that "BC" for BSN versus "C" for ADN) is pointed out in my certifications even though I pass the same test and take care of the same patients....it especially irks me since I DO have a BS in Bioengineering.

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