#IAmMedSurg

The Story of Medical-Surgical Nursing Starts With You!

As the backbone of patient care, you think critically, adapt quickly, advocate fiercely, and make an impact during some of life's most important moments. Yet, despite being one of the largest and most diverse nursing specialties, medical-surgical nursing is often misunderstood. We're here to change that.

#IAmMedSurg is AMSN's movement to elevate the voice of medical-surgical nurses, celebrate the specialty, and showcase the incredible contributions medical-surgical nurses make every day. Through your stories, we can help others see what it truly means to be a medical-surgical nurse.

 

Be the Voice of Medical-Surgical Nursing

Your story has the power to challenge misconceptions and showcase the true impact of medical-surgical nursing. Record a short video testimonial sharing your answer to "Why Med-Surg?" Tell us about your journey, what you love about the specialty, and why you're proud to be a medical-surgical nurse.

Record a Testimonial

Show #IAmMedSurg in Action

Share a photo that represents your life as a med-surg nurse, whether it's at the bedside, with your team, at a professional event, or celebrating a career milestone. Together, these images will help showcase the people behind the specialty and the impact they make every day.

After all, a picture is worth a thousand words.

Submit a Photo

Spread the Word

Celebrate the impact of medical-surgical nursing with the #IAmMedSurg Marketing Toolkit. Packed with ready-to-use social media graphic templates and captions, this toolkit makes it easy to share your story and showcase why medical-surgical nursing is a specialty worth celebrating.

Social Media Posts

  • #IAmMedSurg because [share what the medical-surgical specialty means to you]. Every patient has a different story, and every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact. That's what keeps me coming back and what makes me proud to call myself a medical-surgical nurse.

  • Medical-surgical nursing means being there for patients during some of their most vulnerable moments while helping them take the next step toward recovery. It means balancing clinical expertise with compassion and finding purpose in every interaction, no matter how big or small. #IAmMedSurg

  • Medical-surgical nursing is often called the backbone of patient care, but to me, it's also a place of growth, teamwork, resilience, and connection. I am so proud to celebrate the specialty that impacts millions of patients each year. #IAmMedSurg

  • What I love the most about medical-surgical nursing is that no two days are ever the same. The specialty challenges me to grow and advocate for patients in ways that are both demanding and rewarding. That's what makes medical-surgical nursing worth celebrating. #IAmMedSurg

Social Media Graphics

Perfectly sized for your social media platforms, use our #IAmMedSurg graphics to spotlight the impact of medical-surgical nursing.

How to use the template graphics:

For headshot templates:

  1. Click the link to open the Canva template. Facebook | LinkedIn and Instagram | Instagram Story | YouTube 
  2. Add your headshot or desired image within the frame.

For text-only templates:

  1. Download the template social media graphics. 

Download Generic Graphics