Question about CSMRN

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I have been a nurse for 3 years. 1.5 on med/surg. A year in PCU and a few months in ER. I came back to med surg and want to get my CMSRN. My educator told me that I am qualified since I have been nursing for 3 years and for 1.5 of them have been in more critical type of nursing so I should be fine but the site specifically states 2 years of medical surgical experience. The PCU I worked on was PCU trauma/ medical surgical so I should be good right? Any information or opinion would be helpful as well as studying tips!!

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Specializes in Med-Surg., Oncology, Observational Units.

You should be good but call them and ask to be sure. As far as studying goes, I would get a solid review book and do a lot of nclex adult med-surg questions and you should be fine. Give yourself about six to eight weeks of regular studying. The test is not that bad. You go it!

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yes you qualify

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

I'm going to say to check with AMSN. Have you completed the 2000 hours? This is from their website:

Are a registered nurse (RN) in the United States or any of its territories with a current, full, unrestricted license

Educated or licensed outside of the United States? Rollover here for more information.Hold a current, full, and unrestricted license as a first-level nurse in the country in which one's nursing education was completed, AND meet the eligibility for licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States in accordance with the requirements of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (CGFNS).

AND

Have practiced 2 calendar years as an RN in a medical-surgical setting.

AND

Have accrued a minimum of 2,000 hours of practice within the past three (3) years in a medical-surgical setting. Practice may include clinical, management, or education.

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Thanks I just signed up for the test and I'm studying right now. Any more study tools hints? I bought a review book and one book with 300 practice study questions.

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Specializes in Certified Med/Surg tele, and other stuff.

Sounds like enough tools. Good luck and keep us posted!!

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