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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/.

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. 

Please select the day(s) you would like to attend the review below:

On the Registration page (here), select the day(s) you are interested in attending!

Contact hours: Day 1 : 7.25 | Day 2: 6.33 | Both days: 13.58

*Please review the fees below for Medical Surgical Certification Review Course*

Accreditation Statement:

Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

This NCPD activity is jointly provided by Houston Methodist Hospital, in collaboration with Harris Health System, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center  and The University of Texas Medical Branch Health.

To be awarded up to 13.58 continuing professional development hours, the participant must attend one or both days of the activity in its entirety and complete the evaluation tool.