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NTAMSN-205 is proud to give back to its' membership and pleased to announce Brenda Blakley, BSN, RN, CMSRN of Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, TX as the recipient of one (1) full registration (Convention Grant) to AMSN's 2011 National Convention in Boston, MA (Sept, 8-12). Ms. Blakley met all eligibility criteria and formally met with NTAMSN's Steering Committee Meeting on June 28, 2011 to 'receive' the Convention Grant and to confirm she will attend convention in Boston, MA. NTAMSN submitted her AMSN 2011 National Convention registration fee. Pictured below are:
In response to application question 'Why should you be chosen for this award?' 'Ms. Blakley stated in part, "...As a new educator, I am in a better position to motivate nurses, enhance practice, and support other nurses through their med-surg practice. For the past four years, I have motivated and support several nurses to achieve their certification as a med-surg nurse. I have used the topics, resource, and best practices from the AMSN meetings and online resources to educate and change practice in my facility. In my non-profit organization, Nurses Rock, I motivate want-to-be nurses and graduate nurses on the achievements that nurses make at the bedside and in the community each day. I have never been to an AMSN Convention. I would proud to attend, gain the education and resources and bring that back to North Texas."
NTAMSN is very proud of you, Brenda Blakley, BSN, RN, CMSRN. Newsflash! Look for NTAMSN to repeat this and NEW 'Reap the Reward' opportunities. Don't let your national and local memberships lapse after you have attained your certification. Being a national and local member is part of the eligibility criteria. We want YOU to 'Reap the Reward' in future chapter giveback, contest opportunities!
You need to demonstrate competency in area of practice by achieving, maintaining or renewing an approved national nursing certification OR by obtaining 20 CEs in their area of practice.
National certifications that have been accredited by Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) and National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) will be accepted. MSNCB's (Med-Surg Nursing Certification Board) CMSRN® is listed.
For More information:
TX BON Bullentin Article on Continuing Comp Requirments.pdfTexas BON RN competency requirements for renewal brochure.pdfTX BON CE Requirements plus Accrediting Bodies Quick Guide.pdf
NOW is the time to grab the professional brass ring and become a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN). Achieving certification is one of the smartest professional moves you’ll ever make. Certification shows that you have taken that extra step to validate your knowledge and skills. The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) and the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) encourage you to take the time to show your colleagues and patients your commitment to excellence in medical-surgical nursing practice.
CMSRN is the earned credential that recognizes that the highest standards of medical-surgical nursing practice have been achieved. You can become certified by successfully completing the MSNCB examination. The MSNC Board exists to establish credentialing mechanisms for validating proficiency in medical-surgical nursing. You can earn your Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) credential through AMSN’s affiliated certifying board, the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB). Certification information is available at www.msncb.org. This website is packed with valuable resources designed specifically for CMSRN certification and recognition. Look for:
"The Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN) supports certification to establish a commitment to providing safe, current, and holistic care and encouraging nurses to dedicate themselves to identifying ongoing opportunities for learning and skill development that will meet the ever changing needs of the healthcare industry."
