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In-Person Seminar

Medical-Surgical Nursing Exam Review


Credit Available - See Contact Hours tab below.

Average Rating:
   18
Categories:
In-Person Seminars |  Certification Exam Reviews |  Certifications |  Med-Surg
Speaker:
Cynthia "Cindy" Smith, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CNE
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 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.

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

  • Gain an in-depth knowledge of the pathophysiology of disease states in the medical and/or surgical patient as well as current management strategies.
  • Gain the confidence to pass a medical-surgical exam.

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.
Host Registrant CHRISTUS Health Associates

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

Cynthia "Cindy" Smith, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CNE's Profile

Cynthia "Cindy" Smith, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CNE Related Seminars and Products


Cindy has been a nurse for nearly 40 years, practicing in outpatient, medical-surgical, critical-care and long-term care settings. She has held various roles in leadership, management and education. She is on the nursing faculty of Nightingale College, where she teaches a variety of nursing courses in the BCN program. In addition, Cindy works as a staff nurse at Hampton Regional Medical Center in South Carolina.

Cindy graduated from Clemson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing and also holds a Master’s Degree in adult Medical-Surgical Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist from Georgia Southern University.

Cindy is certified in medical-surgical nursing and is also a certified nurse educator. She has authored numerous journal and continuing education articles. Her presentation style is practical and enthusiastic, making use of active-learning activities.


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.
Host Registrant CHRISTUS Health 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

CHRISTUS St. Michael North Conference Center
First floor, North Entrance
2600 St. Michael Drive
Texarkana, TX 75503

Parking

Visitors may park in Lot #1 or #2 for complimentary parking. 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

In conjunction with...

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

 

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Overall:      4.6

Total Reviews: 18

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, Mar 23, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM (CDT)
Location: North Conference Center - First Floor, North Entrance

Contact Hours: 7

Topics Covered

  • ANCC vs. MSNCB®
    Benefits of Certification | Initial Criteria | Cost | Recertification | Membership
  • Cardiovascular
    Anatomy and Physiology | Acute Coronary Syndrome | Myocardial Infarction | Heart Failure | Hypertension | AAA | Cardiac Trauma | Cardiac Medications
  • Pulmonary
    Anatomy and Physiology | Aspiration | ABGs | COPD and Asthma | Pulmonary Medications | Sleep Apnea | Blunt Chest Trauma | Pneumothorax | PE | Respiratory Failure
  • Neurological Disorders
    Anatomy and Physiology | Stroke | Seizures | Meningitis | Encephalitis | Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Musculoskeletal
    Fractures | Traction | Fat Embolism | Rhabdomyolysis
  • Behavioral Disorders
    Dementia | Delirium | Alcohol Withdrawal
  • Legal and Ethical Considerations
    ANA Code of Ethics | HIPAA | Scope of Practice

Day 2
Date/Time: Fri, Mar 24, 2023 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (CDT)
Location: North Conference Center - First Floor, North Entrance

Contact Hours: 6.5

Topics Covered

  • Immunological and Hematological
    Inflammatory Response | AIDS | Leukemia | Sickle Cell | DVT | Pressure Ulcers
  • Endocrine Disorders
    Thyroid Dysfunction | Adrenal Disorders | Diabetes | DKA and HHS | DI and SIADH
  • Renal and GU Disorders
    Acute Kidney Injury | Chronic Renal Failure | BPH
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
    GI Bleeds | Bowel Obstruction | Infarction | Pancreatitis | Liver Disorders | Hepatitis
  • Multisystem Disorders
    Shock | SIRS | Sepsis
  • ANCC and MSNCB® Exam Blueprints
    Breakdown of the Domains of Practice
  • ANCC Domains of Nursing Practice
    Health Promotion and Health Teaching | Planning, Implementation and Outcomes Evaluation | Professional Role | Assessment and Evaluation
  • Test-Taking Strategies
  • *MSNCB® is a registered trademark of the Medical-Surgical Nursing certification Board, which neither sponsors nor endorses MED-ED.