Full Course Description

Med Surg Certification Exam Prep Package with Practice Test & NSN Access

Pass the Med Surg Certification Exam…The First Time!
Preparation for the exam has just become easier and more effective.
With this program, we will cover all the major topic areas included in the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board and the American Nurses Credentialing Center Medical-Surgical certification exams. With an in-depth review of systems and a refresher on current practices, you will be prepared for success…by not just reviewing key concepts, but also reinforcing them through realistic test questions! You’ll also gain valuable test-taking strategies and tips that will aid in your quest to become a certified Med-Surg nurse.
Join expert and national speaker Cyndi Zarbano, MSN, BSN, CCRN, CEN, PCCN, CLNC, for this comprehensive program that includes a powerful practice exam and unlimited access to all online resources. You can finally achieve your dream of becoming certified – the first time you take the exam!

Program Information

Target Audience

Nurses
Nurse Practitioners
Clinical Nurse Specialists

Outline

HOMEOSTASIS

Shock
Fluid and Electrolytes
Lab Interpretation
Nutrition
Pain

CARDIOVASCULAR

Anatomy & Physiology
MI, CAD, HTN, CHF
Pulmonary Edema
Endocarditis
Valvular Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Peripheral Vascular Disease
AAA

RESPIRATORY

Anatomy & Physiology
COPD
Asthma
Atelectasis
ARDS
Chest Trauma
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolus
TB

NEUROLOGICAL

Anatomy & Physiology
CVA
Increased Intracranial Pressure
Spinal Cord Injury
Cerebral Aneurysm
Multiple Sclerosis
Myasthenia Gravis
ALS
Alzheimer’s
Parkinson’s Disease
Seizures
Huntington’s Disease
Guillain-Barré

MUSCULOSKELETAL

Anatomy & Physiology
Fractures
Osteomyelitis
Arthritic Conditions
Orthopedic Surgery

GASTROINTESTINAL

Cholecystitis
Liver Disease
GI Bleed
Hepatitis
Pancreatitis
IBS, IBD, PUD
Obesity

GENITOURINARY

Pyelonephritis
Renal Stones
BPH, UTI
Nephritic Syndrome
Glomerulonephritis
Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic)

ENDOCRINE

Anatomy & Physiology
Addison’s
Cushing’s
Diabetes
Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
Hyper/Hypoparathyroidism
SIADH,
Diabetes Insipidus
Pituitary Tumors

IMMUNOLOGIC

AIDS
Lupus
Overview of Immune Disorders

INTEGUMENTARY

Anatomy & Physiology
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Malignant Melanoma
Psoriasis
Ulcers/Wounds
Lyme Disease

HEMATOLOGY

Anemias
Sickle Cell
DIC

EYES/EARS

Glaucoma
Detached Retina
Meniere’s Syndrome
Inner Ear Disturbances

PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

LEGAL / ETHICAL

Patient Education
Delegation
Ethical Principles
Research
Nursing Negligence
Consent
Coordination of Patient Care

Objectives

Consider the differences between the ANCC and the MSNCB exams and determine which will best suit current practice.
Evaluate the anatomy and physiology of common disorders for each body system.
Apply treatment modalities and nursing interventions to include outcomes and evaluation criteria of common disorders of each body system.
Specify the normal values for commonly ordered labs.
Determine the underlying etiologies of disruptions in physiologic homeostasis.
Analyze key components of a comprehensive review of systems, including diagnosis and rationale for treatment.
Point out the most common medications ordered by disease process.
Substantiate legal and ethical implications of professional nursing issues and concerns.
Anticipate the needs of special populations during acute illness.
Incorporate effective test-taking strategies.
Develop a study plan for the exam based on understanding the blueprint and domains of practice covered.
Anticipate pearls and pitfalls in both preparing for and taking the medical surgical nurse certification exam.
Prioritize nursing actions for specific neurological, cardiac, respiratory and endocrine emergencies.
Investigate early assessment findings in clinical syndromes that may progress rapidly and cause life-threatening conditions.