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Medical Education Certification: Advancing Knowledge and Care
Certified Medical-Surgical Nurse Exam Review
Prepare with Confidence. Pass with Success.
Achieving AMSN certification is a significant milestone for nurses pursuing excellence in their field. To qualify for this certification, candidates must pass the medical-surgical nurse exam, which tests their knowledge and skills essential for providing quality patient care. Additionally, many nursing professionals enhance their experience through nurse residency programs, which offer valuable training and support as they transition into practice.
Who This Course Is For
RNs preparing for the AMSN certification exam and the ANCC certification exam, new Med-Surg nurses building a strong clinical foundation, experienced Med-Surg nurses seeking recertification or a comprehensive refresher, and hospital teams and nurse residency programs looking for group training and CE opportunities.
Learning
We align every module to the AMSN certification and ANCC exam frameworks, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the medical-surgical nurse exam.
Foundational Concepts
Assessment & Diagnostics: History, focused assessment, lab interpretation, imaging basics
Pharmacology & IV Therapy: Safe med admin, adverse effects, interactions
Fluids, Electrolytes & Acid–Base: Recognition, replacement strategies, ABG interpretation
Nutrition & Metabolism: Special diets, TPN/enteral feeding, glycemic control
System-Based Clinical Management
Cardiovascular: ACS, heart failure, dysrhythmias, anticoagulation,
Respiratory: COPD/asthma, pneumonia, PE, oxygenation/ventilatory support basics
Neurological: Stroke/TIA, seizures, delirium, increased ICP, neuro assessment
Endocrine: Diabetes (DKA/HHS), thyroid/adrenal disorders
Gastrointestinal: GI bleed, pancreatitis, bowel obstruction, hepatic disease
Renal/Genitourinary: AKI/CKD, electrolytes, urinary retention, BPH
Hematology/Oncology: Anemia, neutropenia, transfusion safety
Musculoskeletal: Fractures, traction, joint replacements, mobility & VTE prevention
Integumentary/Wound: Pressure injury staging, wound care, burns, infection prevention
Immune/Infectious Disease: Sepsis recognition, antimicrobial principles, isolation precautions
Perioperative & Procedural Care: Pre-op optimization, post-op risks, drains/lines/tubes
Pain & Comfort Management: Multimodal analgesia, non-pharm strategies, safe opioids
Psychosocial Considerations: Mental health, coping, health literacy, cultural humility
Care Management & Professional Practice
Prioritization, Delegation, & Time Management
Patient Education, Discharge Planning, & Care Coordination
Quality, Safety, & Regulatory: Fall prevention, medication safety, CLABSI/CAUTI prevention
Ethics & Legal: Consent, confidentiality, scope & standards of practice. These competencies are crucial for success in nurse residency programs.
If your organization would like to host a review course to help prepare for the AMSN certification or support medical-surgical nurse exam candidates, please contact us for more information about our offerings, including nurse residency programs.
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