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In-Person Seminar

Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review


Credit Available - See Contact Hours tab below.

Categories:
Certifications |  Med-Surg
Speaker:
Pam Collins, MSN, CMSRN, RN-BC
Program Type:
Certification Exam Review
Duration:
2-Day Event
Location:
USC Arcadia Hospital - Arcadia, California

Dates


Overview

Target Audience

RN, CNS, NP


Course Description

This two-day course is designed to provide nurses with the tools, confidence and knowledge to successfully complete the Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam. The exam content outlines and blueprints from the ANCC and MSNCB® were used to develop this program. Topics covered from the exam content outlines will include: review of body systems, cardiac, pulmonary, neurologic, gastrointestinal, renal, genitourinary, reproductive, endocrine, hematologic, musculoskeletal, immune and more. Pathophysiology of disease processes, including signs and symptoms and treatment modalities, will be presented. The nursing process and nursing practice roles in the management of patient care will be discussed through case scenarios and sample questions. All aspects of the Practice Domains will be addressed at the end of Day 2, and strategies for test-taking will also be covered.

Key Learning Outcome

  • After completing the program, 80% of participants will report an increase in knowledge and confidence necessary to pass the certification exam.

Contact Hours


ANCC Approved

ANCC Accredited Provider

 

Contact Hours: 13.5 (Includes 1.5 Pharmacology Contact Hours)

 

MED-ED, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

 

MED-ED, Inc. is an approved provider by the following State Boards of Nursing: Florida/FBN 50-1286 and California #CEP10453.



Course Materials

Speaker

Pam Collins, MSN, CMSRN, RN-BC's Profile

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Pam has more than 35 years of varied nursing experience. She has worked as a staff/charge nurse for medical-surgical and pediatric units. Her experience also includes nurse management, nursing administration, nursing education and consulting. While Pam currently works as an independent consultant, she maintains her skills by working as a clinical educator for medical-surgical and specialty surgery at an acute care facility in Charlotte, NC. Pam is dually certified in medical-surgical nursing from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Additionally, she has partnered with various nursing schools to assist nursing students in their preparation for the NCLEX Exam.

Pam speaks nationally on clinical and legal topics for the healthcare professional. Her passion is evidenced by her energy, presentation style and ability to engage the audience. She was awarded the 2013 South Carolina Educator of the Year Award by the South Carolina AHEC Consortium and considers it a privilege to share her expertise.


General Information

Tuition Includes

Program Handout, Electronic PowerPoint Slides and CE Certificate.

The Day Of

Sign-in begins at 7:30 am. The day includes a one-hour lunch (on your own), as well as a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each. The order of lectures presented and break times may vary according to speaker preference.

Location

USC Arcadia Hospital
Lewis Hall
300 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007

Parking

Parking lot - A - near main entrance.

Hosting Hospital

Hosting Hospital

USC Arcadia Hospital

In conjunction with...

MED-ED, Inc. A Leader in Nursing Continuing Education

 

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Location Map

USC Arcadia Hospital

300 W. Huntington Dr, Arcadia, California 91007, United States

Agenda

Day 1
Date/Time: Thu, Aug 06, 2026 - 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM (PDT)

Contact Hours: 7

Topics Covered

  • ANCC vs. MSNCB®
    Definition, Benefits of Certification | Certifying Boards | Association Memberships
  • Cardiovascular
    Anatomy and Physiology | Coronary Artery Disease/Ischemic Heart Disease | Acute Coronary Syndrome | Diagnostic Studies | Heart Failure | Pharmacologic | Hypertension | Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm | Trauma
  • Pulmonary
    Anatomy and Physiology | Aspiration | COPD and Asthma | Pulmonary Medications | Sleep Apnea | Blunt Chest Trauma | Pneumothorax | PE | Pneumonia | Respiratory Failure | ABGs
  • Neurological Disorders
    Red Flags | Anatomy & Physiology | Strokes | Seizures | Meningitis | Encephalitis | Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  • Musculoskeletal
    Fractures | Complications
  • Behavioral Disorders
    Dementia | Delirium | Alcohol Withdrawal
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations
    ANA Code of Ethics | HIPAA | Scope of Practice/Nurse Practice Act | Legal Liability

Day 2
Date/Time: Fri, Aug 07, 2026 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (PDT)

Contact Hours: 6.5

Topics Covered

  • Immunological and Hematological
    Inflammatory Response | HIV/AIDS | Leukemia | Sickle Cell | VTE | Management | Pressure Injury
  • Endocrine Disorders
    Overview | Red Flags | Thyroid Dysfunction | Adrenal Disorders | Diabetes | DKA and HHS | AVP-D | SIADH
  • Renal and GU Disorders
    Kidney Functions | Red Flags | Acute Kidney Injury | Chronic Renal Failure | BPH
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    Overview | Red Flags | Diagnostics | GI Bleeds | Acute Abdominal Pain | Bowel Obstruction/Infarction | Acute Abdomen | Pancreatitis | Liver Failure | Hepatitis
  • Multisystem Disorders
    SIRS | Sepsis | Septic Shock | MODS | Shocks
  • ANCC and MSNCB® Exam Blueprints
    Breakdown of the Domains of Practice | ANCC Domains of Nursing Practice | 2023 CMSRN Examination
  • Test-Taking Strategies
  • *MSNCB® is a registered trademark of the Medical-Surgical Nursing certification Board, which neither sponsors nor endorses MED-ED.