CMSN(C) (CNA) - Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (C)anada

The Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Canada) certification is specifically designed for Canadian registered nurses specializing in medical-surgical. This certification signifies advanced knowledge and skills in caring for adult patients with various medical conditions and surgical interventions.

Completion Time: 4 hours

Eligibility and Certification Requirements

• A current, active RN license in Canada.

• A minimum of two years of nursing experience, with a substantial portion in medical-surgical nursing.

• Completion of continuing education or professional development in medical-surgical nursing.

• Passing the medical-surgical nursing certification examination offered by a certifying body such as the CNA.

Cost

Exam application fee: $570 for CNA members, $756 for non-members. Plus remote-proctored exam writing appointment fee to ProctorU: $85, or in-person exam writing appointment fee $110.

Exam Format

The examination typically includes 100 multiple-choice questions covering a wide range of topics in medical-surgical nursing, such as patient assessment, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nursing management.

Certification Process

Gain relevant experience in medical-surgical nursing.

Apply for the Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Canada) examination through a certifying organization such as the CNA.

Successfully pass the certification examination.

Certification in Medical-Surgical Nursing usually requires renewal every 5 years.

Renewal involves completing continuing education credits in medical-surgical nursing and related topics, and paying a recertification fee.

Continuing education for Medical-Surgical Nurses may include updates in clinical practices, emerging treatments, new research findings, and advances in patient care technologies.

For specific information regarding Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing (Canada), including eligibility criteria, examination details, approved educational programs, and renewal processes, it is recommended to consult directly with the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) or other relevant nursing certifying bodies in Canada. These organizations provide comprehensive resources and standards for nurses specializing in medical-surgical care.

Career Opportunities

Certified Medical-Surgical Nurses work in various settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, long-term care facilities, and home health services.

They provide comprehensive nursing care to adults with medical conditions or recovering from surgical procedures, collaborate with healthcare teams, and contribute to patient education and advocacy.

The CNA also offers the following certifications:

• Certified Nurse in Critical Care (C)anada (CNCC(C))

• Certified in Nephrology (C)anada (CNeph(C))

• Certified in Cardiovascular Nursing (C)anada (CCN(C))

• Certified in Oncology Nursing (C)anada (CON(C))

• Certified in Pediatric Nursing (C)anada (CpedN(C))

• Certified in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (C)anada (CPMHN(C))

• Emergency Nurse Certified (C)anada (ENC(C))

Other related certifications include:

• MSNCB Certified Medical—Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN)

• ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification (MEDSURG-BC)