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Medical-Surgical Nursing

 

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The men and women in this field are registered nurses who work in hospitals, acute care units, home care, and long-term care facilities to provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures. They also attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals (medications) to manage illness.

Bridgette R.

Tucson, AZ
RN

I was approaching graduation from college when the realization that I did not have a true passion for the career I had chosen set in. After accepting a position with a senior ...

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Description:

What is Medical-Surgical Nursing?

Articles:

Read an interview with the president of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

Medical/Surgical Nursing Celebration of the Specialty

Changing Tides

Complementary Healing

Organizations:

Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses

Association of periOperative Nursing

Resources:

MEDSURG Nursing Journal

American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nursing

 

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