AMSN & MSNCB

10/15/2026

"A home unlike any other."

For Ashten Champ, RN, medical-surgical nursing is about the community built among colleagues as they work together to care for and uplift patients. It's not just about the broader medical-surgical nursing community. It's also about the bonds built with the people you work alongside every day.

💙 We'd love to hear your story, too. Join the movement and share what medical-surgical nursing means to you. https://amsn.org/About/-IAmMedSurg

10/14/2026

Heads up, CMSRN certificants: Starting Jan. 1, 2027, you'll have a 30-day grace period after your certification expires to complete recertification.

Review the details now so you're prepared when it's time to renew.

Learn more: https://www.msncb.org/CMSRN/Recertification

10/13/2026

A simple meal tray can have a big impact on patient safety. Blaise B. Nieve, Ph.D., Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC, CMSRN, CAVRN, CPAFH, FSIEN, FFNMRCSI, explains why medical-surgical nurses should understand the International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) framework to help reduce aspiration risk and improve patient outcomes.

Read the full article:

Picture this. It's a busy morning on a medical-surgical unit. A patient recovering from a stroke receives breakfast. The tray ticket says, "Level 6 Soft & Bite-Sized with Level 2 Mildly Thick liquids." The nursing assistant brings the tray, the nurse administers medications, and everyone moves on to...

10/12/2026

Earn up to five contact hours in a single day at the 2026 AMSN Virtual Summit! Whether you're working toward certification, recertification, or simply looking to expand your knowledge, this one-day event offers a convenient way to invest in your professional growth. Join fellow medical-surgical nurses for engaging education and conversations offering valuable insights you can apply right away.

Register now: https://2026-amsn-virtual-summit.events.amsn.org/

10/12/2026

Put your certification experience to work! 🙌

MSNCB is seeking CMSRN-certified professionals for the Job Task Analysis (JTA) Task Force. Help provide insight into the tasks, knowledge, skills, and abilities that should inform the certification.

This impactful project is conducted only once every five years and includes an all-expenses-paid trip to Chicago to work alongside fellow certificants and subject matter experts.

Professionals certified within the past 0–5 years are especially encouraged to apply.

Ready to contribute your perspective? ➡️ https://www.msncb.org/About/Volunteer

10/09/2026

Outside the traditional hospital setting? Your team could be making a bigger impact than you realize. The AMSN BEAM Award recognizes non-traditional medical-surgical practice settings that are advancing patient care.

If your team is leading the way in ambulatory care, procedural areas, specialty clinics, or other non-traditional settings, this is your opportunity to showcase your achievements and gain national recognition for the difference you're making every day. Learn more and see if your organization is eligible to apply.
https://amsn.org/Awards-Grants/BEAM-Award

10/09/2026

Help set the standard for CAVRN® certification.

MSNCB is seeking certified professionals to serve on the Standard Setting Panel. Share your expertise to help evaluate exam content and inform recommendations for the CAVRN passing standard.

This important project takes place only once every five years and includes an all-expenses-paid trip to Chicago to collaborate with fellow professionals and help shape the future of certification.

Professionals actively engaged in virtual nursing practice, education, or administration are especially encouraged to apply.

➡️ Learn more and apply: https://www.msncb.org/About/Volunteer

10/08/2026

Join us in celebrating the 2026 AMSN Convention Featured Poster Presenters! 🎉

The AMSN Convention poster hall is a place where experiences and best practices are shared across the medical-surgical community. Thank you to this year's Featured Poster Presenters for contributing to that exchange of knowledge and helping make the 2026 AMSN Convention a valuable learning experience.

✨ Yarisbell Collazo, DNP, RN, MEDSURG-BC
✨ Julia Ferguson, DNP, RN, PCCN, NPD-BC, CNE, CHSE
✨ Rebecca Honor, MS, FNP, CCRN
✨ Breana Jones, ASN, RN, MEDSURG-BC
✨ Patricia McCabe, DNP, RN, CCRN
✨ Scott Mondejar, BSN
✨ Denise Ross, MSN, RN-BC
✨ Ryan Trias, DNP, RN, CMSRN
✨ Jocelyn Uy, MSN, RN-BC
✨ Milan Vulanovic, MBA, BSN, RN, CCRN

10/08/2026

Congratulations to Edmon S. Regachuelo, PhD, MAN, BSN, RN, CLSSGB-HC, CMSRN, CLSSGB, recipient of the 2026 AMSN People's Choice Poster Award! 🎉

Edmon earned this honor for "Grounded in Safety: NOCO's Fall Prevention Success Story," a poster that captured the attention of attendees at the 2026 AMSN Convention. This recognition reflects the impact of innovative approaches to patient safety and the dedication to improving outcomes through quality-focused practice.

Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved achievement and the important work being done to advance medical-surgical nursing.

10/08/2026

is right around the corner! As you prepare to celebrate the importance of the medical-surgical nursing community and the impact you have on healthcare, make sure to check out our Med-Surg Nurses Week Celebration Kit for fun ideas and resources to make your planning easy!

Explore social media templates to spread the word, thank-you cards to recognize your #1 supporter, and a coloring sheet for when you need a brain break: https://amsn.org/Events/Medical-Surgical-Nurses-Week/Celebration-Kit