![]() ![]() “The fact that so many of our nurses participate in our certification program, beyond their mandatory requirements, shows how dedicated they are to their profession and to their patients. “We are extremely proud of our certified nurses,” said Chief Nurse Executive Nancy May. ![]() U-M Health has a contract with three nursing certification programs which support certification costs for nurses and while the eligibility criteria vary slightly, all applicants must hold a RN license and practice for a specified period of time in their specialty. It adds value to their role, supports their teams and improves the patient experience.Ĭurrently, there are approximately 1,450 certified nurses at U-M Health, which represents 29% of all eligible nursing staff. They take the extra time, beyond their license requirements, to expand their scope of knowledge in specialty fields or in niche areas of care. They are the backbone of our health system and the caring faces our patients and their families see every day.ĭuring this special week, the organization also wants to acknowledge the many nurses who have gone above and beyond to seek certification in their specialized fields. National Nurses Week gives us the opportunity to recognize all of our nurses who make a difference at Michigan Medicine. Approximately 1,450 nurses are certified in niche areas at U-M Health.Certified nurses take extra time, beyond their license requirements, to gain specialized knowledge that benefits patients and families.It’s National Nurses Week, a chance to recognize all of the nurses who make a difference at Michigan Medicine.I have been planing and planning to take the CMSRN exam.I just haven't been able to made up my mind.U-M Health nurses received thanks on Certified Nurses Day in March. ![]() The test is set up with scenarios that are just like your patients in the hospital, so it's easy to place yourself into the situation and ask yourself, "What would I do?" If you work in Med-Surg, you should do well. Labs.know which specific labs are markers for certain disorders.īut as others have said, it's straight-forward. I work with diabetics a TON, but the test was very heavy in that area or so it seemed to me. (Well, just renal and diabetes-in general). Although, I feel like I would've felt a little better about the exam if I had reviewed Labs associated with DKA and Renal function. I also took the practice test on the AMSN website last night. Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Prep by Upward Mobility, that had a lot of good review questions. 13 years experience will let you figure out that even if you're about to give some cancer drug you've never heard of, you need to assess your patient first. So, I wouldn't worry yourself too much over the test. Many questions that tested thought process more than knowledge. Questions about cancer drugs made me nervous, but nailed the surgical stuff. Flipped through my med-surg book while eating lunch the next day. To which she asks, "So what's that certification thing you have tomorrow afternoon?" As we're going to bed one night I made a comment to my wife that I really need to start reviewing for my CMSRN. If this puts it in perspective for you: I had 2.5 years on a surgical- trauma floor, a bit over-committed, and don't always check my calendar like I should. Depending on your exposure you will probably blow this out of the water with out much prep! I've only had three years experience, studied a lot less than I should have.Īlmost every question I was asked really had more to do with experience than rote memory anyways.
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