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AMSN & MSNCB Official page for AMSN & MSNCB. AMSN is the only professional nursing specialty association dedicated to medical-surgical nurses.
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We offer the CMSRN certification via our cert board, MSNCB.

Can’t make it to Austin? No worries — join us online for the 2025 AMSN Virtual Convention Extension on Nov. 6! The Virtu...
09/03/2025

Can’t make it to Austin? No worries — join us online for the 2025 AMSN Virtual Convention Extension on Nov. 6!

The Virtual Convention Extension will be a full day of learning, networking, and celebrating Med-Surg Nurses Week. 💻🩺 Plus, with your registration, you'll also receive encore recorded access to the four general sessions that will be presented onsite in Austin. Learn more and register: https://hubs.la/Q03Gzzzh0

🎓 Future medical-surgical nurses, here’s your chance to shine! 🌟 The AMSN Student Scholarship offers up to $1,000 to sup...
09/02/2025

🎓 Future medical-surgical nurses, here’s your chance to shine! 🌟 The AMSN Student Scholarship offers up to $1,000 to support your educational and professional growth. Submit your application by Nov. 30. https://hubs.la/Q03GzxB50

08/30/2025

⏰ The countdown is on — the 2025 AMSN Convention kicks off in less than two weeks! Join your medical-surgical nursing community for three days of learning, networking, and celebration. Register today and be part of the excitement. https://hubs.la/Q03G3VJb0

🎉   is two months away! Celebrate the expertise and impact of medical-surgical nurses with our ready-to-use celebration ...
08/29/2025

🎉 is two months away! Celebrate the expertise and impact of medical-surgical nurses with our ready-to-use celebration kit — packed with fun and easy resources to make planning a breeze. https://hubs.la/Q03FZMxh0

ICYMI: In this month’s President’s Message, learn about collective effervescence, 2025 AMSN Convention highlights, AMSN ...
08/28/2025

ICYMI: In this month’s President’s Message, learn about collective effervescence, 2025 AMSN Convention highlights, AMSN awards and recognitions, and tips and tricks for maximizing your convention experience.

Dear AMSN Members, With pride and excitement, I want to invite you to join us from Sept. 11–13 in Austin, Texas, for the 2025 AMSN Convention. This event is an opportunity for our community of medical-surgical nurses to come together, share knowledge, and celebrate our dedication to the profession...

Meet us in Austin! At the 2025 AMSN Convention, the MSNCB team will be on hand to answer all your questions about CAVRN ...
08/27/2025

Meet us in Austin! At the 2025 AMSN Convention, the MSNCB team will be on hand to answer all your questions about CAVRN and CMSRN certification.

Stop by the AMSN and MSNCB booth in the Exhibit Hall to learn how these certifications can help you advance your career, demonstrate your expertise, and take your practice to the next level. This is a great opportunity to speak with our team and board of directors, get guidance on certification requirements, and discover which credential is right for you.

📢 Don’t miss the   Founders Award lecture with Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, a renowned speaker, ...
08/26/2025

📢 Don’t miss the Founders Award lecture with Bernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN, a renowned speaker, author, and leader in evidence-based practice, mental health, population health and well-being, intervention research, and organizational culture change.

Join her for an inspiring session on improving healthcare quality, safety, and costs. https://hubs.la/Q03FDX280

Hospitals nationwide are focusing on emergency department throughput. Donna Rebelo, MS, RN, NE-BC, and Tara-Anne Rogan, ...
08/22/2025

Hospitals nationwide are focusing on emergency department throughput. Donna Rebelo, MS, RN, NE-BC, and Tara-Anne Rogan, MSN, RN, NE-BC, share how clinical nurses and leaders transformed unit transfer handoffs to improve patient flow and explored using an electronic handoff instead of the traditional phone report. https://hubs.la/Q03DvrRZ0

Last call, y’all! 🛎️ It’s the final day to snag your Hilton Austin room for  . Don’t miss your chance to stay steps from...
08/22/2025

Last call, y’all! 🛎️ It’s the final day to snag your Hilton Austin room for . Don’t miss your chance to stay steps from the action — check your registration email and book your stay now. 🏨

Have you seen the new MSNCB website yet? Whether you’re a current certificant, a prospective candidate, or an organizati...
08/20/2025

Have you seen the new MSNCB website yet?

Whether you’re a current certificant, a prospective candidate, or an organization looking into FailSafe benefits, our redesigned site makes it faster, easier, and more enjoyable than ever to find exactly what you need!

Check it out: https://hubs.la/Q03DM1Gd0

08/20/2025

Time’s running out — just a few days remain to grab your room at the Hilton Austin in the AMSN block for . Don’t miss your chance to stay steps away from the action. Check your registration email for the link to reserve. 🏨

08/20/2025

Turn your insights into impact! Share your case studies, clinical expertise, or groundbreaking research with us. Submit your manuscript to Advancing Medical-Surgical Nursing today. https://hubs.la/Q03DvsRj0

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The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is the only professional nursing association dedicated to the practice of medical-surgical nursing. AMSN promotes excellence in medical-surgical nursing, the largest nursing specialty in the world. AMSN has 13,000 members who are devoted to improving their practice and connecting within the med-surg community.

In addition to professional membership, AMSN offers educational opportunities such as webinars and opportunities of online learning for CE hours, a podcast called Med-Surg Moments - The AMSN Podcast, publications such as Med-Surg Nursing Journal and MedSurg Matters!, awards, grants, and scholarships. Registered nurses can also obtain our medical-surgical nursing certification – Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) – which is facilitated by our Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB). Currently, over 37,000 nurses hold this certification. Finally, we extend the opportunity to medical-surgical nursing units around the globe to apply on a rolling basis for our prestigious AMSN PRISM Award®, which recognizes excellence in the specialty of medical-surgical nursing.