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In-Person Seminar

Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review


Credit Available - See Contact Hours tab below.

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In-Person Seminars |  Certification Exam Reviews |  Certifications |  Med-Surg
Speaker:
Pam Collins, MSN, CMSRN, RN-BC
Course Levels:
Intermediate to Advanced
Duration:
2-Day Event
License:
Not Applicable
Location:
CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System - Texarkana, Texas

Dates


Overview

Target Audience

RN, CNS, NP


Course Description

This two-day class is a comprehensive review of medical-surgical nursing and will explore principles necessary for practice, comprehensive assessment techniques and cutting-edge therapeutics. Use it as preparation for the certification exam, or as a review of general medical-surgical practice. Content is taught at an advanced level and is designed for the experienced med-surg nurse, however, nurses new to med-surg will find the teaching methods easy to understand. Strategies for successful completion of the exam will be explored, as well as a review of the major topics and content covered in the exam.

This seminar teaches to both the ANCC and MSNCB Medical-Surgical Nursing Exams.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

  • Describe the Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam, test plan and the practice requirements to sit for the exam.
  • Construct a study plan for the exam based on understanding the blueprint and domains of practice covered.
  • Identify common mistakes and pitfalls that are made during studying and testing for the exam.
  • Recall the core components covered in the exam through didactic supplementation and test questions.
     

Tuition Breakdown

Tuition Details

Please refer to the table below to determine your registration category.

Regisration Categories Description
General Registrant If your hospital is not listed below please select this category.
Affilicate Registrant Non-Associates
Host Registrant Tuition Category
CHRISTUS St. Michael Associates and CHRISTUS Pine Street Associates

Contact Hours


ANCC Approved

ANCC Accredited Provider

 

Contact Hours: 12.5 (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.


Tuition Details

Please refer to the table below to determine your registration category.

Regisration Categories Description
General Registrant If your hospital is not listed below please select this category.
Affilicate Registrant Non-Associates
Host Registrant Tuition Category
CHRISTUS St. Michael Associates and CHRISTUS Pine Street Associates

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

North Conference Center
First floor, North visitors entrance
2600 St Michael Dr
Texarkana, TX 75503

Parking

Visitors may park in Lot #1 or #2. Associates must park in designated Associate parking.

Walk-In Fee

As long as space is available, you can register the day of the seminar with an additional walk-in fee of $15. Please note that only cash, money orders, credit cards and hospital checks are accepted at the door. Personal checks are not accepted.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing or by phone up to 14 days prior to the seminar will receive a Full Refund. A 10% processing fee will be charged for refunds requested less than 14 days prior to the seminar. Cancellation fee will be waived for tuition transferred to another seminar or if applied to Self-Study products. In the rare event that MED-ED must cancel, MED-ED’s liability is limited to tuition.

Hosting Hospital

Hosting Hospital

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System

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

 

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Location Map

CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System

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2600 St. Michael Dr. , Texarkana, Texas 75503, United States
(903) 614-1000
www.christushealth.org

Agenda

Day 1
Date/Time: Thu, Feb 27, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (CST)
Location: North Conference Center - First Floor, North Entrance

Contact Hours: 6.5

Topics Covered

  • Homeostasis
  • Shock | Fluid and Electrolytes | Lab Interpretation | Nutrition | Pain
  • Cardiovascular
  • Anatomy and Physiology | MI | CAD | HTN | Peripheral Vascular Disease | CHF | Pulmonary Edema | 
  • Endocarditis | Valvular Disease | Cardiomyopathy | Peripheral Vascular Disease | Amputation | AAA
  • Respiratory
  • Anatomy and Physiology | COPD | Asthma | Atelectasis | ARDS | Chest Trauma | SARS | Pleural Effusion | Pulmonary Embolus | Pulmonary Embolism | TB | Practice Questions
  • Neurological
  • Anatomy and Physiology | CVA | Increased Intracranial Pressure | Spinal Cord Injury | Cerebral Aneurysm | Multiple Sclerosis | Myasthenia Gravis | ALS | Alzheimer’s | Parkinson’s Disease | Seizures | Huntington’s Disease | Guillian-Barré
  • Q & A Session | Practice Questions
     

 


Day 2
Date/Time: Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 08:00 AM to 03:30 PM (CST)
Location: North Conference Center - First Floor, North Entrance

Contact Hours: 6

Topics Covered

  • Musculoskeletal
  • Anatomy and Physiology | Fractures | Osteomyelitis | Arthritic Conditions | Orthopedic Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal
  • Cholecystitis | Liver Disease | GI Bleed | Hepatitis | Pancreatitis | IBS | IBD | PUD | Obesity
  • Genitourinary
  • Pyelonephritis | Renal Stones | BPH | UTI | Nephritic Syndrome | Glomerulonephritis | Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic)
  • Endocrine
  • Anatomy and Physiology | Addison’s | Cushing’s | Diabetes | Hypo/Hyperthyroidism | Hyper/Hypoparathyroidism | SIADH | Diabetes Mellitus | Diabetes Insipidus | Pituitary Tumors
  • Immunologic
  • AIDS | Lupus | Overview of Immune Disorders
  • Integumentary
  • Anatomy and Physiology | Basal Cell Carcinoma | Malignant Melanoma | Psoriasis | Ulcers and Wounds | Lyme Disease
  • Hematology
  • Anemias | Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s | Sickle Cell | DIC
  • Eyes and Ears
  • Glaucoma | Detached Retina | Meniere’s Syndrome | Inner Ear Disturbances
  • Professional Issues | Legal and Ethical
  • Patient Education | Delegation | Ethical Principles | Research | Nursing Negligence | Consent | Coordination of Patient Care
  • Test-Taking Strategies and Test Questions
  • Exam Preparation Strategies | Application Process | Practice Questions and Interpretation