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Medical–Surgical Nurse

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Career Overview

Medical–surgical nurses are RNs who specialize in the care of patients admitted with nonsurgical (medical) and surgical conditions. These nurses work to promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities. The medical–surgical nurse has an incredibly complex job. The entry-level medical–surgical nurse makes nursing judgments based on scientific knowledge and relies on procedures and standardized care plans. Nursing care is directed toward alleviating physical and psychosocial health problems. Advancing to an intermediate level, the medical–surgical nurse with experience becomes more skilled in developing individual and innovative care plans to meet client needs. With a broader base of experience, a more advanced clinician cares for clients with complex and unpredictable problems. The most common place of employment is the hospital.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

RN preparation and, often, Master of Science in Nursing preparation are required. Certification is available through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and from the Academy of Medical–Surgical Nurses.

CORE COMPETENCIES/SKILLS NEEDED

  • Excellent observation and assessment skills
  • Skills in recording symptoms, reactions, and progress
  • Skills in administering medical treatments and examinations
  • Knowledge of convalescence and rehabilitation requirements for patients
  • Skills in developing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting, and managing nursing care
  • Patient and family education skills
  • Ability to help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health

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Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Review

Note to Readers: Publisher does not guarantee quality or access to any included digital components if book is purchased through a third-party seller.

Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Review: A Practical Guide is designed to help you prepare for both the MSNCB Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) and ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC™) certification exams. This comprehensive study aid begins with information about the exams, legal and professional issues, and a homeostasis chapter focused on the core concepts of medical-surgical nursing and bedside emergencies. The remaining chapters are organized by body system and are presented in a concise, easy to follow format which includes pharmacology, laboratory, and diagnostic tables throughout. Relevant case studies, key takeaways, test-taking tips, and illustrations are incorporated to help clarify key concepts. Each chapter covers everything you need to know to pass the exam and includes end-of-chapter questions to check your knowledge. The review concludes with a full-length practice test to get you ready for exam day. With more than 300 practice questions, detailed review content and answer rationales, and access to ExamPrepConnect, this study aid empowers you with the tools and materials to study your way and the confidence to pass the first time, guaranteed! Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep.

Key Features

  • Reflects the latest MSNCB and ANCC exam blueprints
  • Provides a comprehensive yet concise review of essential knowledge for the exam
    • Features pharmacology, laboratory, and diagnostic tables to help organize information
    • Highlights case studies, key takeaways, and test-taking tips
  • Includes end-of-chapter Q&A and a full practice test with detailed rationales
  • Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee
  • Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect

ExamPrepConnect—the digital study platform that guides you confidently through your exam prep journey. With this score-boosting study tool, you can:

  • Review all the high-quality content from the book
  • Get organized by using the personalized study plan based on your exam date
  • Study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknesses
  • Strengthen your knowledge with 325 practice questions and detailed answer rationales
  • Prepare for exam day with a full 3-hour timed practice test
  • Connect and chat with fellow med-surg test takers using the discussion board
  • Play games to make studying fun

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CMSRN® is a registered service mark of the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB). MSNCB does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

MEDSURG-BC™ is a registered service mark of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ANCC does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor does it have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

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Get continuous digital access to Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Review: A Practical Guide on ExamPrepConnect—the interactive digital study platform that guides you confidently through your exam prep journey. Derived from Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Review: A Practical Guide by Pam Collins, this comprehensive study aid begins with information about the exams, legal and professional issues, and a homeostasis chapter focused on the core concepts of medical-surgical nursing and bedside emergencies. The remaining chapters are organized by body system and are presented in a concise, easy to follow format which includes pharmacology, laboratory, and diagnostic tables throughout. Relevant case studies, key takeaways, test-taking tips, and illustrations are incorporated to help clarify key concepts. The review reflects the latest MSNCB Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) and ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC™) c...

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Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Practice Q&A

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Prepare for your Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) or Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC™) exam with Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Practice Q&A. With 600 high-quality questions and comprehensive rationales based on the most recent MSNCB and ANCC exam blueprints, this essential resource is designed to help you study your way: sharpen your specialty knowledge with practice Q&A organized by exam topic or strengthen your test-taking skills with two 150-question practice exams. Combined, it gives you everything you need to pass the first time, guaranteed. Know that you're ready. Know that you'll pass with Springer Publishing Exam Prep.

Key Features:

  • Includes 600 questions with in-depth rationales that address both correct and incorrect answers
  • Offers two study options—by exam topic area or full 150-question practice exams
  • Provides key information about the MSNCB and ANCC certification exams
  • Boosts your confidence with a 100% pass guarantee
  • Offers on-the-go digital access with ExamPrepConnect

ExamPrepConnect—the digital study platform that guides you confidently through your exam prep journey. With this score-boosting study tool, you can:

  • Review all the high-quality content from the book
  • Get organized by using the personalized study plan based on your exam date
  • Study by topic to identify your strengths and weaknesses
  • Strengthen your knowledge with 300 practice questions and detailed answer rationales
  • Prepare for exam day with two 150-question timed practice exams
  • Connect and chat with fellow test takers using the discussion board
  • Play games to make studying fun