Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) & Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB)

In this spotlight on the Monitor, learn what makes Northside Hospital Duluth’s Medical-Telemetry Unit — an AMSN PRISM Award winner — a special place to practice medical-surgical nursing, how the organization supports lifelong learning among staff, and more. https://hubs.la/Q03c4JdB0

What time is it? ? Time to bring your most innovative ideas to the big stage! ?? #AMSN2025 is headed to Austin, Texas, and we’re excited to fill the poster hall with groundbreaking research, innovative practices, and unforgettable case studies. Don’t wait till the cows come home — round up your best work and submit your poster abstract by 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, March 31.

Our inaugural issue of "Advancing Medical-Surgical Nursing"?is coming your way this spring! The first issue will feature articles on a variety of medical-surgical nursing topics and columns featuring updates on certification and leadership. AMSN members receive first access to the release of the issue in their email inboxes. ??

The #AMSNJC is back for March! On March 27, we will share questions related to the article, "Going Up!: Exploring the Phenomenon of the Glass Educator in Nursing." Journal Club is a great opportunity to interact with fellow medical-surgical nurses on important topics in real time. Did we mention AMSN members can earn CE for participating? Read the article to prep: https://hubs.ly/Q03bdjbm0

In the latest interview conducted by the AMSN Digital Content Committee with session presenters from the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention, Marie Mullins, BSN, RN, CMSRN, a member of the AMSN Board of Directors, talks with Emily Schmidt, BSN, RN, CAVRN, SANE, about the development of the Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) certification program, the skills needed to become a virtual nurse, how the field is evolving, and the benefits of the CAVRN credential. https://hubs.la/Q03b6DsC0

Certified Nurses Day? is next week! Taking place each year on March 19, this day is dedicated to highlighting and recognizing certified nurses that exemplify nursing professionalism, excellence, and service every day.? Keep your eyes ??on our socials on Certified Nurses Day. We'll post a special "bingo card" with items many of you have completed in your career. Bingo winners will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Amazon gift card. ??

You know a medical-surgical nursing unit is working well when you feel safe to go up to your peers and give constructive criticism. In today's Med-Surg Moments podcast episode, our hosts discuss how to put professional accountability into action.???Listen on: The Monitor: https://hubs.la/Q03b6MH90 Spotify: https://hubs.la/Q03b6M4G0 Apple Podcasts: https://hubs.la/Q03b6Lj-0

MSNCB is transitioning to a new vendor, Data Recognition Corporation, who leverages the Pearson VUE testing network, causing a brief testing intermission from June 13–July 31, 2025. This will impact 90-day testing eligibility if you apply for the CMSRN or CAVRN exam on or after March 15. MSNCB understands that, when it comes to achieving nursing excellence, the show must go on. During this pause, you are still welcome to apply for the certification exam. Follow the dates and guidelines to best plan and prepare for taking your exam here: https://hubs.la/Q03b4SL10

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Today, we recognize and thank all of the women in the medical-surgical specialty who have helped improve patient care and advance the nursing field forward.

Embrace the wolves inside you ????. MSNCB offers two different credentials to help you validate your expertise as a medical-surgical nurse: ?? Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) credential: https://hubs.la/Q039l09Z0 ?? Certified Acute-Care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) credential: https://hubs.la/Q039lcHR0 Start your certification journey today!