Medical Surgical Nursing Certification Review Course

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Target Audience

RNs preparing to take the Medical-Surgical Certification Examination

Description

ANNOUCEMENT
This event has been changed from face to face to livestream webinar. The agenda has been revised as shown below.

Live Webinar Information
This Live Webinar will be broadcast with Zoom. Instructions to join the Live Webinar will be emailed prior to the event. You can test your computer by going to the Zoom Test Page

Course Times
June 18, 2020 DAY 1: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
June 19, 2020 DAY 2: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Online Login begins at 7:30 AM

This two-day program is designed to help prepare nurses for the medical surgical certification exam and/or assist nurses who wish to refresh their knowledge on current practice trends in medical-surgical nursing. The program will provide a thorough review of each body system with emphasis on common disorders and current treatments/interventions. Legal, ethical, and practice issues will be discussed.

The program follows the framework of the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the Academy of Medical- Surgical Nursing (AMSN).

Please visit ANCC and AMSN websites to find out more information on eligibility requirements and test dates:

Click this link for the ANCC Website

Click this link for the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing Website

About the Speaker
Pam Collins, MSN, CMSRN, RN-BC
Pam has more than 35 years of varied nursing experience. She has worked as a staff/charge nurse for medical-surgical and pediatric units. Her experience also includes nurse management, nursing administration, nursing education and consulting. While Pam currently works as an independent consultant, she maintains her skills by working as a clinical educator for medical-surgical and specialty surgery at an acute care facility in Charlotte, NC. Pam is dually certified in medical-surgical nursing from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Additionally, she has partnered with various nursing schools to assist nursing students in their preparation for the NCLEX Exam.
Pam speaks nationally on clinical and legal topics for the healthcare professional. Her passion is evidenced by her energy, presentation style and ability to engage the audience. She was awarded the 2013 South Carolina Educator of the Year Award by the South Carolina AHEC Consortium and considers it a privilege to share her expertise.

Objectives

  • Discuss anatomy and physiology of each body system.
  • Discuss common disorders of each body system, treatment modalities, and nursing interventions to include outcome and evaluative criteria.
  • Analyze underlying etiologies of disruptions in physiologic homeostasis to include shock, pain, nutrition and lab interpretation.
  • Explore legal and ethical implications of professional nursing issues and concerns.
  • Discuss test-taking strategies used for success.

Contact

Sophia Moore-Dennis

Sessions

Jun 18 - 19, 2020
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Status
Open
Presenter(s)
Pam Collins MSN, CMSRN, NPD-BC
Date(s)
Jun 18 - 19, 2020
Check-In Time
7:30 AM
Credit
10.75 - Contact Hours
10.75 - CNE Contact Hours
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar
Details
Status
Closed
Date(s)
Jun 18 - 19, 2020
Location
South Piedmont AHEC
Room
Live Webinar
Fees
$285.00
Registration Fee
Credits
10.75
Contact Hours
10.75
CNE Contact Hours