CMSRN
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
CMSRN stands for Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Certification for experienced medical-surgical nurses awarded by the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB), affiliated with the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. Candidates need an RN license and med-surg practice experience.
Example: Med-surg staff nurse, ADN, RN, CMSRN, unit practice council chair.
Usage notes
Eligibility centers on 2,000 hours of medical-surgical practice as an RN within the previous three years; MSNCB now recommends, rather than requires, two years of experience. Certification is renewed every five years. Med-surg is the largest nursing specialty, and certified nurses are linked with better outcomes in several studies.
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