



The regular column, written by Linda Yoder, PhD, MBA, RN, AOCNÆ, FAAN, reports the latest information about cancer screening, prevention, smoking cessation, clinical trials and treatments, as well as resources for nurses and patients.Īcademy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Takes Certification Review Course On the Road
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MEDSURG Nursing, the Journal of Adult Health, is now offering free continuing education (CE) credit for its "Cancer: Caring and Conquering" column. Nurses Can Earn Free Continuing Education Credits With Cancer Column in MEDSURG Nursing Grindel, BSN, RN, CMSRN, and Cecelia Gatson Grindel, PhD, RN, CMSRN, FAAN, discuss the obesity epidemic, review several methods of bariatric surgery and outline nurses’ roles before and after surgery. In the June 2006 issue of MEDSURG Nursing, Mary E. Nurses play a significant role in patients’ success following bariatric surgery. MEDSURG Nursing News Briefs: Nursing Care, Patient Education Key for Positive Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery
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This year's conference aims to promote excellence in care, advance professional growth and enhance the nurturing of medical-surgical nurses. Medical-surgical nurses will nurture their careers as they learn the latest approaches to patient care at the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) 15th Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA, September 6-11, 2006, at the Philadelphia Downtown Marriott. MEDSURG Nursing: The Journal of Adult Health, presented five Writer’s Awards for excellence in medical-surgical nursing clinical scholarship during the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) 15th Annual Convention, September 6-11, in Philadelphia, PA.Īcademy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Convention to Nurture Nurses and Promote Excellence in Care MEDSURG Nursing Journal Recognizes Nurse Authors at Annual Convention "Our conventions continue to be successful thanks to our members and their desire to grow personally and professionally," said newly-inducted AMSN President Kathleen Reeves, MSN, CNS, CMSRN. This was AMSN's highest attended convention to date. More than 800 medical-surgical nurses attended the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) 15th Annual Convention in Philadelphia, PA, September 6-11, 2006. Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Review Course is On the Road Againįor nurses preparing for the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN) exam or for those interested in reviewing body systems and medical-surgical nursing interventions, the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is coming to the rescue.Ģ006 Record-Breaking Attendance Makes Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Convention Success The February 2007 issue of MEDSURG Nursing includes a special focus on Magnet achievements, with authors sharing Magnet experiences, challenges and rewards. More facilities than ever are seeking Magnet® designation, and many others are adopting the Magnet philosophy of nursing excellence and making changes that have a positive impact on practice and patient outcomes.

MEDSURG Nursing News Briefs: Special Magnet® Designation Focus in February 2007 Issue MEDSURG Nursing News Briefs: Ease Pain or Prolong Life? Study Explores Compassionate End-of-Life CareĪrticles in the June 2007 issue of MEDSURG Nursing cover end-of-life care, medication errors, and stem cell transplant patients. Medical-surgical nurses will hear from leading experts and discover new evidence-based practices at the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) 16th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV, October 24-29, 2007, at the Las Vegas Hilton. Medical-Surgical Nurses Will Network, Be Nurtured at Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Convention MEDSURG Nursing presented its annual Writer's Awards for excellence in medical-surgical nursing clinical scholarship during the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Annual Convention. New and Experienced Nurse Authors Honored by MEDSURG Nursing Journal at Annual Convention MEDSURG Nursing recognized C-Change nurse leaders with the first Spirit of MEDSURG Nursing Award for their dedication to medical-surgical nursing and patient care. 'Cancer: Caring and Conquering' Authors Honored with First MEDSURG Nursing Spirit Award Over 1,100 professionals convened at the AMSN Convention in Las Vegas to learn about the latest advances in this growing specialty. Press Room 2007 Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses’ National Convention Breaks Attendance Records
