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Read more The AMSN Hub An online social & professional networking resource exclusively for AMSN members designed to make your experience as a member more valuable by providing opportunities to discuss practice related topics and the ability to network and collaborate with your peers. Explore the AMSN Hub -- Middle Third Block AMSN PRISM Award ® Is your unit exemplary? Receive the med-surg unit award that gives you and your colleagues the recognition you deserve for excellence in patient care, leadership and a healthy practice environment. APPLY NOW! Read more Save $65 Early Bird Discount TODAY IS THE LAST DAY! Register by August 6 , 2018, and SAVE $65 . ENHANCE your knowledge with top speakers & innovative posters, EXPLORE new opportunities by discovering career-changing practice areas, ENGAGE with colleagues & have dynamic discussions with inspiring nurses. Register now -- Third Right Block FailSafe Certification The Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board, the affiliated certifying board of AMSN, has a program to help both the health care facility and the nurse: The MSNCB FailSafe Certification Program. Read more Med-Surg Nurses Week Each year, the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) designates November 1-7 to celebrate medical-surgical nurses just like you. Help your facility & community recognize your compassion, connection, & commitment to your patients! Read more https://www.amsn.org/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/block-images/2018msnw-front-block.png -- AMSN News Summer Bryant Speaks with Minority Nurse for National Nurses Day AMSN President-Elect Summer Bryant, DNP, RN, CMSRN, speaks with reporter Julia Quinn-Szcesuil for Minority Nurse on why this year's Nurses Day is more powerful than ever and how nurses' courage and skills during the pandemic are being appreciated worldwide. Posted on 5/6/2020 at 12:20pm Read more Testing Sites for the CMSRN Exam Resumes The CMSRN exam resumes May 1, 2020 at test centers. MSNCB is also offering remote proctored exams as a testing option for the next few months. Posted on 4/23/2020 at 4:17pm Read more A Tribute To Our Nurses During these challenging times and in brighter days ahead, AMSN, MSNCB, and Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc are here to honor and support you. Posted on 4/17/2020 at 12:45pm Read more AMSN Launches New Online Tool to Help Hospitals Match Emergency Health Care Staff with COVID Roles PRESS RELEASE: PITMAN, NJ – To meet the critical need for nurses to care for COVID-19 patients, many hospitals are seeking new hires and contingent staff members to supplement their workforce... Posted on 4/7/2020 at 11:09am Read more Read More AMSN News > Industry & Career News Valentine's Day Passion A sweet article about an ICU nurse, from Nurse.com . Valentine’s Day was quiet in the ICU. But then, everything changed, and I had to forget about my Valentine’s Day plans... Posted on 2/14/2019 at 11:16am Read more A Message from Surgeon General Jerome Adams "Protect Against the Measles," which is one of the most contagious of all infectious diseases. Here's what the U.S. Surgeon General wants you to know so you can protect your family. Posted on 2/8/2019 at 10:22am Read more 23 Years After Tragedy, Hero Nurse Answers Call Again Throughout her 32 year career at CentraCare Hospital in St. Cloud, Brenda Hommerding has measured her success as a nurse, by the number of lives she touches. Posted on 2/4/2019 at 3:42pm Read more A Day in the Life of a Med-Surg Nurse Ever wonder what it's like to be a medical-surgical nurse? While there may not be a "typical" day for any nurse, here is one example of a day in the life of a med-surg nurse. Posted on 1/21/2019 at 11:08am Read more Read More Industry News > With 12,000+ members strong, the Academy Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is the only specialty nursing organization dedicated to the practice of medical-surgical nursing. RIGHT NOW: It's Med-Surg Nurses Week Let's Celebrate! -- What is Med-Surg Nursing? Get Certified or Recertified! Certification Study Aids AMSN Online Library Online Store Annual Convention Mentoring Program Awards, Grants, & Scholarships Corporate ...