What is the best way to study for Med-Surg?

Med-Surg Survival Tips

1. Don’t read word for word.
2. Form study groups with people in your class.
3. Utilize practice questions from your textbook, online, and from Hesi or websites like Evolve.
4. Use flashcards to organize your information.
5. Study a little bit every day instead of cramming everything the night before.

Is Med-Surg course hard?

Yes, med-surg is difficult, for SURE! There’s a lot you need to know and study, and it requires a lot of dedication and time. But often times I see students making it 10 times harder than it needs to be just because they’re so stressed, worried, and anxious about it.

Which is better Cmsrn or RN BC?

There are two certification exams offered in the specialty of medical-surgical nursing….Which certification is right for me?

	CMSRN	RN-BC
Practice as an RN	2 Years	2 Years
Type of Practice	Clinical, management, or education	Clinical
Practice Hours in Past 3 Years	2,000 Hours	2,000 Hours
Contact Hours	None	30 CH/3 Years

Is med Surg the hardest nursing class?

It depends on you. Med/surg was not ‘hard’ for me. The most difficult course in nursing school is purely subjective and dependent on the student. Some people fail OB/maternal because they assume they know more than they really do due to having experienced childbirth firsthand.

How do I get Med-Surg experience?

To work as a med-surg nurse, you must complete a degree in registered nursing and be licensed as a nurse in the United States or territory where you want to practice. This may include earning an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Pass the NCLEX-RN exam.

How long is Med-Surg certification good for?

5 years
This credential is valid for 5 years. You can continue to use this credential by maintaining your license to practice and meeting the renewal requirements in place at the time of your certification renewal.

How many times can you take CMSRN?

First-Time Retake Discount $75 off eligible application fees. A candidate who does not pass the first CMSRN exam may retake the exam with a one-time only first-time retake discount, valid for 4 months after the exam date.

Is med Surg a good place to start?

That’s why many nurses choose to strengthen their skills in a variety of practice areas to become a medical-surgical nurse. “Med-surg is the perfect place for nurses to begin the transition from novice nurse to expert,” says Mimi Haskins, president of the Medical-Surgical Nurse Certification Board.

Which is harder Med Surg or ICU?

Medical-surgical nurses must rely heavily on their critical thinking skills, collating and comparing numerous data sets, and past knowledge to determine and anticipate clinical scenarios. Medical-surgical nursing she summarized, is so much harder than critical care nursing.

Is Med Surg the hardest nursing class?

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