September 23, 2023 #AMSN23: Key Highlights From Day 3 Check out this recap of what took place on Saturday.
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September 22, 2023 #AMSN23 Day 2: Creating Connections and Invigorating Education

Here’s a recap of what took place on a Friday in Las Vegas.

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September 21, 2023 Welcome to #AMSN23 Day 1

Here’s a recap of all of the exciting events and education that happened on Day 1 of the 2023 AMSN Annual Convention.

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September 08, 2023 Meet AMSN and MSNCB Executive Director Matt Fenwick

AMSN and MSNCB are delighted to welcome Matt Fenwick, MBA, to his new role of executive director. With a proven record of leadership in the healthcare association space, Matt brings to his role years of expertise and a deep commitment to the missions of AMSN, MSNCB, and medical-surgical nursing. Read on to get to know Matt and learn about his passion for association operations and the nursing profession. Plus, find out what he is most looking forward to in supporting AMSN and MSNCB in achieving their goals. 

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September 07, 2023 Visioning and Planning AMSN President's Message, September 2023 How do you envision the future of Medical-Surgical nursing? Marisa encourages the community to consider their preferred, expected, and even feared versions of the future of Medical-Surgical nursing. Read on and reflect.
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August 30, 2023 Updates and Exciting Developments Certification Central President’s Message, August 2023 MSNCB is undergoing changes, including a new office in Chicago, and new staff. The organization is also working on establishing an updated passing score for the CMSRN credential and will soon release the results to those waiting. A new CAVRN credential for virtual nurses will launch in 2024, and the AMSN Convention in Las Vegas is coming up. 
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August 30, 2023 Members Request Congressional Support During 2023 AMSN Virtual Hill Day Medical-Surgical Nurses Advocate for Vital Workplace Safety, Health Equity, and Nursing Workforce Center Legislation

During AMSN's Virtual Hill Day, board and committee members met with congressional staffers to advocate for three important pieces of legislation. They discussed the Workplace Violence Prevention Act to improve safety for healthcare workers, the John Lewis Equality Act to address health disparities, and the National Nursing Workforce Center Act to strengthen the nursing workforce. AMSN members stressed the need for workplace safety, equitable healthcare access, and increased resources for nursing training. AMSN encourages Congress to support these bills. Stay updated on AMSN's advocacy efforts on their website.

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August 15, 2023 Welcome and Nursing Friendships AMSN President's Message, August 2023 This year, AMSN is all about welcoming new friends and reconnecting with longtime colleagues. In this month’s president’s message, Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC, introduces Matt Fenwick, MBA, as the new AMSN Executive Director. Plus, she reflects on the importance of friendships in the nursing field and invites you to join friends old and new at the 2023 AMSN Annual Convention next month.
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August 15, 2023 Resources Available to Close Knowledge Gap in Preventing and Treating Malnutrition Medical-surgical nurses play a crucial role in recognizing, preventing, and treating malnutrition. To emphasize their importance in enteral nutrition delivery, the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) and the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), an AMSN Practice Partner, launched a video series earlier this year, with support from Abbott.
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July 10, 2023 Evaluation Time AMSN President's Message, July 2023 It’s that time of year — evaluation time! Each year, we complete peer and self-evaluations which is an opportunity to provide feedback for others and to promote the great work we have been doing all year. Sometimes evaluations can be a little intimidating. We think we did a great job, but does our manager feel the same way?
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