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ForwardTMC Collaborative: Medical-Surgical Certification Review Course- October 2024
Course Overview: The Medical-Surgical Certification Exam Review Course is a comprehensive and intensive two-day program specially designed for registered nurses seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills in medical-surgical nursing and successfully pass the medical-surgical certification exam. This didactic course covers essential topics, evidence-based practices, and critical thinking strategies required to excel in the medical-surgical nursing field.
Course Materials: Participants will receive access to a PDF of lecture notes, which contain practice questions and references to essential resources for further self-study.
Faculty: The course is taught by experienced masters' and doctorate-prepared nurses with a passion for teaching and a track record of success in helping nurses achieve certification.
Additional Information: Board certification may be obtained either via the American Nurses Credentialing Center (Medical Surgical Nurse - Board Certified (MEDSURG-BC)) or the Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Board (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)) if the RN meets eligibility requirements as specified by the licensing board.
For more information on obtaining certification via the American Nurses Credentialing Center (MEDSURG-BC), go to https://www.nursingworld.org/our-certifications/medical-surgical-nurse/
For more information on obtaining certification via the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing (CMSRN), go to https://www.amsn.org/certification
Target Audience
Registered nurses who are planning to take the medical-surgical certification exam or those seeking to refresh their knowledge and skills in medical-surgical nursing.
Learning Objectives
Nursing Learning Outcome:
At the completion of this activity, nurses will be expected to report via the post -activity survey, enhanced knowledge of medical- surgical pathophysiology, management of disorders, current issues and trends, and test taking strategies that will promote confidence in sitting the certification exam.
The meeting link will be available on this course website. Please return here the day of the meeting to record your attendance and join the Zoom meeting.
Brenda B. Charles, DNP, APRN-BC, CCNS, PCCN
Danya Garner, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, OCN, CCRN-K
Jacqueline Meyer, PhD, MSN-Ed, RN-BC, CNE
Katie Broadway, MSN, RN, CNRN, SCRN
Eunice Ihaza, DNP, APRN, NP-C, BC
Lini Abraham, MSN, RN, CWOCN
Dora M. Kuntz, PhD, MS, BSN, NPD-BC
Joycelyn Westbrooks, MPH, BSN, RN-BC
Joaquin Buitrago, PhD. MS, RN, ONC
Mark Littler, PhD, RN, CMSRN, NPD-BC
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 13.75 nursing professional development hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the evaluation tool.
This NCPD activity is jointly provided by Houston Methodist Hospital, in collaboration with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Harris Health System, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and The University of Texas Medical Branch Health.
Available Credit
- 13.75 Attendance
- 13.75 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award 13.75 Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours for this activity. Participants must attend the activity in its entirety and complete the continuing education evaluation.