

The ANCC currently offers exams for medical/surgical nurses. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and is the credentialing board for the ANA.It's available to anyone who has a BSN, an associate degree (AD), or a nursing diploma. The CMSRN credential identifies a nurse as one who specializes in medical/surgical nursing. Any RN who passes the exam becomes a CMSRN. The Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB), a partner organization with the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN), is the credentialing board for Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses (CMSRN) certification.Three certification exams in medical/surgical nursing are offered by two different organizations: In this article, you'll learn about the options available and requirements for each, so you can make a wise choice. If so, you may be wondering which credentials you should try to earn. PERHAPS YOU'RE considering becoming certified in the specialty of medical/surgical nursing so you'll have better job prospects, advancement possibilities, or salary. Selected results of the 2020 Nursing Management Wellness Survey.Results from the HIMSS 2020 Nursing Informatics Workforce Survey.Results from the 2019 Emergency/Trauma/Transport Nursing Workforce Survey.Leadership: Where we've been, where we are, and where we're going.

