AMSN & MSNCB

05/22/2026

📰Did you hear the news? The 2026 AMSN Convention is the place to be this fall. With 30+ concurrent sessions across seven educational tracks and the chance to connect with hundreds of medical‑surgical nurses from across the country, it’s where insights turn into action, and connections turn into community.

Be part of the story — don’t just hear about it. Register now: https://amsn.org/Events/AMSN-Convention/Registration

05/21/2026

As we continue celebrating 35 years of AMSN, we want to hear from you. 💙

How has being part of the AMSN community impacted you over the years?

Share your story in the comments or tag AMSN in your own post as we spotlight the voices and experiences that make our community so meaningful.

05/20/2026

When your unit shines through extraordinary patient care and best practices, recognition should follow. ✨

Apply for the AMSN PRISM Award® and showcase the excellence your medical‑surgical unit brings to patients and the medical-surgical profession every day. From strong outcomes to a culture of collaboration, this is your opportunity to highlight the impact your team is making. Because when your unit shines bright, it deserves to be seen and celebrated. https://amsn.org/Awards-Grants/-PRISM-Award

05/19/2026

Behind the scenes at with AMSN representing in multiple sessions!

05/19/2026

MSNCB visited Rush to share the value of nursing certification, promote the FailSafe Certification Program, and highlight the benefits of AMSN membership. We are grateful for the chance to connect with nurses who are committed to advancing their practice and strengthening patient care. Follow us to learn more about certification opportunities and program options for organizations — and share your experience in the comments!

05/19/2026

The latest episode of gives us a look into the infection we can't afford to miss — Clostridioides difficile, or C. diff. Tune in to uncover how to avoid spread in your unit while providing treatment to infected patients.

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4qwVB2C0bw7H2get1kpUbl?si=6cdd5f09fada48a7
🎧 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-177-the-infection-we-cant-afford-to-miss/id1452005187?i=1000768535463

05/18/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month, observed each May, highlights the reality that mental wellness is just as important as physical health. In the latest article published on the Monitor, Carmen Alexander, RN, Ph.D., MHSA, BSN, explains the importance of nurses creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment for patients with mental health disorders and their families.

Read the full article:

Mental Health Awareness Month, observed each May, is a time dedicated to heightening mental health awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging individuals to prioritize their emotional well-being. It highlights the reality that mental wellness is just as important as physical health. Open conversati...

05/15/2026

Showcase your expertise in virtual acute‑care practice with the CAVRN® credential. Demonstrate readiness for the evolving demands of hybrid and technology‑enabled care while elevating your professional credibility. Learn more: https://www.msncb.org/CAVRN/Certification

05/15/2026

Nurses are leading healthcare innovation, and AMSN wants to highlight your work. We’re accepting submissions for a special issue on nurse‑led healthcare innovation, featuring research and practice‑driven innovations that improve patient outcomes, safety, quality, and the patient and family experience.

We welcome original research, case studies, reviews, and evidence‑based innovations across topics like AI and data‑driven solutions, human‑centered design, implementation science, clinical system redesign, interdisciplinary collaboration, and more.

🗓️ Submit your manuscript by May 31: https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/advancing-medical-surgical-nursing/about/announcements/call-for-papers-for-special-issue-nurse-led-healthcare-innovation-advancing-practice-and-improving-patient-outcomes

05/14/2026

Ready to elevate your practice and prepare for certification? Join the AMSN CMSRN® Certification Review Course, a live, virtual two‑day experience designed to equip medical‑surgical nurses with the tools to advance high‑quality patient care and the confidence to succeed on the CMSRN® exam.

🗓️ June 18-19, 2026
⏱️ Earn up to 14 contact hours

Whether you’re planning to sit for the CMSRN® exam or looking for a comprehensive medical‑surgical refresher, this course delivers confidence that lasts beyond test day. https://2026-amsn-cmsrn-certification-review-course-virtual-june.events.amsn.org/

05/13/2026

Enhance your 2026 AMSN Convention experience with our pre‑convention workshop focused on advancing patient care through effective pain management. In this session, you’ll explore current pain management strategies designed to support better outcomes at the bedside.

Register now and invest in care that makes a difference: https://amsn.org/Events/AMSN-Convention/Registration