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MSNCB provides the Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) credential, which is the gold standard in medical-surgical nursing.

The credential is endorsed by the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN), our affiliating professional organization for the specialty.

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Trends in Supply and Education

Understanding the supply, distribution, and educational pipeline of nurses is key to designing programs and policies that will ensure access to care and an effective health care system. The U.S. Nursing Workforce: Trends in Supply and Education analyzes data from a variety of sources to present recent trends and the current status of the registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) workforces. Read the full report.

Nurses, Facilities to Benefit from New Certification Payment Program

The Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Board (MSNCB) has recognized there are some barriers to becoming certified, so the organization has launched the innovative MSNCB FailSafe Certification Program to lift those barriers and promote medical-surgical nursing certification. Visit the FailSafe page Read more

CMSRN Exam Blueprint Updated Effective May 2013

The new exam blueprint will be reflected in the paper and pencil tests beginning May 4, 2013 and in all computer-based tests beginning May 1, 2013. Read More

CERTIFICATION

You may obtain your CMSRN by taking a multiple-choice exam in paper and pencil or computer-based testing formats. Click here for exam dates and locations.

Learn about Certification

RECERTIFICATION

CMSRNs may become recertified every 5 years by meeting continuing nursing education requirements or by taking the exam. Click the tab for information on how to recertify.

Learn about Recertification

The CMSRN exam is is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC), formerly the ABNS Accreditation Council.

ABSNC: The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification, formerly the ABNS Accreditation Council

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