jajski

I tell new grads: if you need help, never be afraid to ask me. There is no thing as a stupid question, and I will always stop what I am doing to help you (short of a rapid response or code blue on MY pt) ... I think it really helps them to know WHO they can go to .... I also tell them the new grad I'm most scared of is the one that never asks any questions, or never needs any help ... they usually end up hanging themselves.

I belong to the Academy of Med/Surg Nurses - AMSN. Med/Surg is a specialty in itself, and I am proud to belong to AMSN. I also received my Med/Surg certification through AMSN so I am now "CMSRN" - Certified Medical Surgical RN. ANA to me, way too political, too expensive.

I want to know where all of you work that you are a)getting out every night on time b) are standing at the time clock waiting to leave..... I've been a med surg nurse for the last 22 years .... I love it, it's my passion, I cannot imagine doing anything else. With staffing issues, high acuities, and a busy busy med/surg floor ... many times I've had to stay over to take care of business ...

I recently sat for the med/surg certification exam given by the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses. I bought the Springhouse review book and studied with that even though that book was prepared for the ANA exam. AMSN provides exam study material as well; however, I waited too long to order the materials and ended up at Barnes and Noble *grin*. I decided NOT to take the ANA exam due to the 'separate tests' for BSN/ASN prepared nurses. As an RN for over 20 years, I am frankly offended by the ANA. BSN prepared nurses take the same NCLEX, and do NOT get a new/better/smarter license when they become BSN prepared. The Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses treat all med surg nurses equally. I am proud to sign my name with the "CMSRN" credentials ... 'Certified Med Surg RN' ..... Whichever you choose ... take the exam .... you have nothing to lose and everything to gain ...... I'm sorry I waited so long.