The AMSN Blog

November 06, 2023 Medical-Surgical Nurses Play Important Role in New Patient Acuity Nursing Tool The poster “Using a Patient Acuity Nursing Tool (PANT) to More Equitably Distribute Nursing Workload” was a top 10 scoring poster at the 2023 AMSN Annual Convention. Here, Kelsey Jones, BSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, dives into PANT — an algorithm integrated into the electronic health record (EHR) to help nurses make informed decisions about patient assignments and resource allocation. This tool, developed by nurses, includes over 280 workload elements for different patient populations. It's been well received, with substantial effort put into staff education and integration into nursing educational sessions.
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November 06, 2023 Important Updates: Changes to AMSN Content and Publications In order to improve the member experience with content provided by AMSN, we are implementing a series of exciting changes in how we deliver content to you.

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November 01, 2023 Med-Surg Nurses Week 2023 Essay Contest: The Meaning of the Specialty

Get ready to celebrate Med-Surg Nurses Week from November 1 - 7, 2023! The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) has added a new twist this year with its debut essay contest. This is not just an ordinary competition, but a heartfelt journey into the lives of medical-surgical nurses. Step into their world and be inspired by the stories that define our healthcare system.

November 01, 2023 Med-Surg Nurses Week 2023 AMSN President’s Message, November 2023 Happy Med-Surg Nurses Week from AMSN President Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC! In her latest president's message, Marisa shares her passion for patient interactions and highlights AMSN's initiatives for the week, including social media activities, an essay contest, a podcast, and discounted courses. Marisa encourages all to celebrate and promote the field of medical-surgical nursing.
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October 23, 2023 Empowering Nurses Everywhere Certification Central President’s Message, October 2023 The 2023 AMSN Annual Convention in Las Vegas was a great success! Here, MSNCB President Charles “Wes” Foster, MSN, BA, RN, CMSRN, OCN, expresses his delight at the successful AMSN Convention, praising the venue and speakers, and highlights the CMSRN Certificant Reception where certification milestones were celebrated. Dive into the empowerment and save the date for the 2024 Med-Surg Week, Nov. 1 – 7!
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October 09, 2023 What Happens in Vegas, Doesn’t Need to Stay in Vegas! AMSN President's Message, October 2023

The 2023 AMSN Annual Convention in Las Vegas was a great success! Here, AMSN President Marisa Streelman, DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC, recaps the three days of energy and excitement, all focused on medical-surgical nursing. Reflect on the experience, and save the date for the 2024 AMSN Annual Convention, Sept. 12–14, in Toronto, Canada.

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.

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.

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.