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Certification

The Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) credential is the recognized path for medical-surgical nurses to demonstrate their commitment, confidence, and credibility.

MSNCB has launched the Certified Acute-care Virtual Registered Nurse (CAVRN) credential to provide a path for virtual nurses in acute care settings to do the same.

Become a CMSRN

Validate your expertise in medical-surgical nursing. Apply for and schedule your exam and review our study resources.

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CMSRN Recertification

Reaffirm your competence as a medical-surgical nurse. Choose your recertification method, verify your eligibility, and more.

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Earn the CAVRN

The gold standard for virtual acute-care nurses. Learn more about the exam and apply here.

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CAVRN Recertification

Reaffirm your competence as a virtual acute-care nurse. Choose your recertification method, verify your eligibility, and more.

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About MSNCB

We validate excellence in medical-surgical nursing. Meet the Board of Directors and learn how to volunteer with MSNCB.

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What you didn’t even know you needed. Find out how to apply for awards or grants here, plus download our employer toolkits.

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FailSafe Program

Help your nurses achieve certification. It's success with a safety net!

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Verification

Show off your accomplishment with a digital badge or request a verification form for third parties.

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