Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification What’s the point?

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Medical-Surgical Nursing CertificationWhats
the point?

• Veronica Cedillo, BSN, RN-BC
• MSN Candidate-UOP

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Disclosures

• The presenter has nothing to disclose.
• The content of this educational activity is free
  of bias.
• There is no commercial support related to this
  activity.
• The use of logos is for training purposes only
  and does not imply the AMSN or ANCC approval or
  endorsement.

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Objectives

• Identify the components of the medical-surgical
  certification exam.
• Differentiate between the AMSN and ANCC
  certification exams.
• Understand eligibility and the application
  process for certification.
• Identify at least three reasons to be certified.

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Whats the test about?

• Purpose
• To test your understanding of what you have
  already learned as a medical-surgical nurse.
• Goal
• To use a standardized testing process to create
  an objective assessment of a test taker's
  knowledge and skills.

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Who offers the exams?

• Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN)
  www.medsurgnurse.org
• Medical Surgical Nurses Certification Board
• (MSNCB) www.cnetnurse.com/certificates/medsurg_ce
  rtification.html
• American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
  www.nursingworld.org/ancc
• Refer to the websites for the exam schedules
  and specific information

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AMSN/MSNCB Test Content

• Focus is on the care of acutely ill,
  hospitalized, adult patients.
• Questions regarding domains of practice
• Nurses helping role
• Teaching/Coping Function
• Diagnostic and Patient Monitoring Function
• Administering and Monitoring Therapeutic
  Interventions
• Effective Management of Rapidly Changing
  Interventions
• Monitoring/Ensuring Quality Health Care Practices
  
• Organizational and Work-Role Competencies

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Source Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses. CMSRN
vs. RN-BC Whats the difference. Retrieved
from http//www.amsn.org/cgibin/WebObjects/AMSNMai
n.woa/1/wa/viewSection?s_id1073744070ss_id53687
3595wosidKMPA1kz7ueQw28L5vVR8HE2ugP5
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ANCC Test Content

• Pertains to patients 18 and up.
• Questions regarding domains of practice
• Development
• Communication
• Basic and Applied Science
• Behavioral Science
• Patient/Family Education
• Delivery of care
• Nursing Process
• Health Promotion and Wellness
• Management/Leadership
• Legal and Ethical Issues

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Source Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses. CMSRN
vs. RN-BC Whats the difference. Retrieved
from http//www.amsn.org/cgibin/WebObjects/AMSNMai
n.woa/1/wa/viewSection?s_id1073744070ss_id53687
3595wosidKMPA1kz7ueQw28L5vVR8HE2ugP5
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Will the hospital pay for it?

• Yes, there is a max. allowance of 400
• Cost of exam at member rate
• Cost of review course not offered at hospital
• Review materials, such as books and CDs
• Eligibility Requirements
• RN licensed to practice in Texas
• Employed Full Time (64 hrs per pay period
  minimum) or TDA
• Appraisal rating of Good Solid Performer or
  above
• Must sit for the exam within 3 months of applying
  or the next date offered

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How do I apply?
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So, whats the point of certification?
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Today is Certified Nurses Day!

• Launched by the ANCC and ANA on
• March 19, 2008 in honor of
• Dr. Margretta Madden Styles,
• a visionary nurse leader and scholar known as
• the Mother of Nurse Credentialing.

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Questions
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Thank You!