The North Texas - Chapter 205 of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses welcomes you to chapter's website. Visit us and AMSN national regularly for announcements on educational events, meetings, news, articles, resources, and much more.
Contact Community Service Chair, 'AK' Mirdamadiha for event specifics, etc.
Hello everyone! Are you all staying cool? If you have been listening to weather reports, the heat in Texas
is actually less intense than the east coast, where it is scorching H-O-T ! Well, that gives easterners a
taste of what Texans’ feel every year.
Just as summer temperatures rise, our chapter also needs “to rise”; i.e., move up to the next level.
We submitted our 2010 Annual Chapter Report almost a month ago. I am proud to report that we have
achieved our 2009-2010 goals. I want to again acknowledge the Steering Committee, Committee Chairs
and chapter members for continued commitment and support of the specialty of medical-surgical nursing.
Since 2003, when the chapter was formally designated as a charter chapter of AMSN, we have achieved
above and beyond requirements for re-charter. A brief summary of the 2009-2010 Chapter Annual
Report includes:
It has been a busy year for the chapter. Inspite of the personal and professional challenges encountered by some of the officers and chapter members, the spirit of leadership and commitment must continue. I am confident that the local chapter will gain re-designation and will continue for many more years. Visit our website at www.northtexasmedsurgnurse.org to learn more about our chapter and become aware of future activities that will enrich your professional life.
Sincerely , Lette
Leticia B. Smith, MN, RN
President, AMSN North Texas Chapter 205
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.
Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (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. The CMSRN certification program is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification.
Read More and Learn How to Apply
"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."
Review AMSN's Position on Certification"ABSNC believes that the increasingly complex patient/client needs within the current healthcare delivery system, are best met when registered nurses, certified in specialty practice, provide nursing care."
Read a Certification Position Statement from the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification
