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CAMSN Newsletter: Spring 2016 Edition
Hello from the President
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. I became a member of our Association in June of 2014 after presenting at the CAMSN conference in Calgary, Alberta on Collaborative Practice and Full Scope of Practice for the Registered Nurse. It wasn’t until 2015 that I took on the role of President and I feel very blessed to be a part of such a wonderful team. The CAMSN is an association dedicated to support evidence-based practice in the Medical and Surgical specialties. It emphasizes the benefits of attaining CNA certification through writing the Canadian Medical Surgical Nursing exam. In addition, we offer a link to the medical surgical community in Canada and a forum to share new ideas, knowledge and questions amongst our professional group. Every two years we host a conference featuring emerging topics in our practice area and we encourage all who are able to attend to partake in this event to build connections within our community.
I would like to thank a few of our hard working past members of our executive. Pam Mangold and Noelle Rohatinsky have stepped down from their official roles as Past President and Communications Lead but remain important members of our team. I’d also like to thank Liz Farrell for her dedication to her role as Treasurer for the CAMSN and wish her well on her new endeavours.
Enjoy the newsletter!
Robbyn Peckford RN MN
Want to get CNA certified?
In This issue:CNA certification….2-3Conference info........4-
5CAMSN Executive…….6
Member Feature……….7
What’s next……………..7
VISIT US ON THE WEB!
WWW.MEDSURGNURSE.CA
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NA Certification: What you need to kno
"Offered by the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA), the certification credential is part of a respected national certification program. The program isdeveloped by Canadian nurses for Canadian nurses. The certification credential is an important indicator to patients, employers, the public and professional licensing bodies that the certified nurse is qualified, competent and current in a nursing specialty/area ofnursing practice. Certified nurses have met rigorous
5 Benefits of CNA Certification
Offers the only nationally
recognized RN credential for
nursing specialties
1.
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3.
Shows your patients,
colleagues, and employers your
advanced knowledge and
competency in a specialty area
Brings opportunities to advance
your career
4. Gives you a strong sense of
achievement and personal
confidence in your practice
5. Gives you a focus for learning
and continuing competency
From nurseone.ca
CAre you an RN with at least two years of experience in the medical-surgical field? If so, you may be eligible to become CNA certified!Certification Guide: HYPERLINK "https://nurseone.ca/~/media/nurseone/page-content/pdf-en/initial_certification_guide_for_web_en.pdf?la=en"https://nurseone.ca/~/media/nursene/page-content/pdf-en/initial_certification_guide_for_w
b_en.pdf?la=en
Initial Exam Registration & Renewal
by Exam Online application period:April 11 to July 1, 2016
Renewal by continuous learningOnline application period: April 11 to November 30, 2016
Certification Exam: TBD September19-October 7, 2016 **Note:certification is moving to computer-based testing**
Certification Webinar:HYPERLINK "http://www.nurseone.ca/en/certification/resources/certification-webinars"http://www.nurseone.ca/en/certifiction/resources/certification-webinars
Website: http://www.nurseone.ca/en/certification/get-certified
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Did you know? If you are CMSN certified, executive board membership contributes up to 25 CL hours for continuous learning activities
Preparing for the Certification ExamThere are a number of resources from the CNA to assist you in preparation
for the Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification Exam
List of Medical Surgical competencies and exam blueprint:https://nurseone.ca/~/media/nurseone/files/en/cert_med_surg_2009_e.pdf#page=10?la=en
Bibliography list:https://nurseone.ca/en/certification/what-is-certification/competencies-per-specialty-area/medical-surgical-nursing/medical-surgical-nursing-certification-bibliography
Study Group information:https://nurseone.ca/en/certification/resources/exam-study-groups
Submit your study group information to CNA & post it on our Facebook page!
Are you currently CNA certified? Become a
Mentor! “The CNA Certification Mentorship program has over 90 nurse mentors who volunteer their time to provide support and assistance to certification candidates. Nurse mentors hold current CNA certification and have a minimum of three years’ experience in their chosen specialty or area of nursing practice!”
- CNA
Learn how to become a mentor: https://nurseone.ca/~/media/nurseone/files/en/mentor_fact_sheet_2013_e.pdf?la=en
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Save the Date! 2016 CAMSN Conference
“Beyond the Basics: Integration at the Bedside” June 10, 2016
1130 Health Science E-WingUniversity of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Sk
Register at http://ccdeconference.usask.ca/index.aspx?cid=201
Time Program0730-0800 Registration, Coffee, Posters0800-0810 Opening Remarks
Greetings and update on CAMSN: Robbyn Peckford, RN, BN,, President CAMSN
0810-0900Pathophysiology Stages of ShockBrenda Lane, RN, MN, CMSN(C): Vancouver Island University
0900-0945 PancreatitisDr. John Shaw – General Surgeon Saskatoon Health Region
0945-1000 Break– visit vendors & poster display
1000-1100 Physician Assisted Dying – Ethical Dilemmas Qaiser Fahim MBBS, MHSc (Bioethics) Bioethicist for Saskatoon Health Region & Saskatchewan Cancer Agency
1100-1200 Chronic Kidney Disease Management in Acute CareCarmen Berglund; Chronic Kidney Disease Educator, Saskatoon Health Region
1200-1245 Lunch – visit vendors & poster display Wound care products Types of tubes ABG interpretation poster
1245-1345 ECG interpretation; What bedside nurses need to know(A.Fib; V.Tach; V.Fib;STEMI; non-STEMI)Sandi Summach RN, CCN(C)
1345-1415 ABG Interpretation & Oxygen interventionJeff Dmytrowich RRT FCSRT, Saskatoon Health Region
1415-1430 Break: Vendors/Posters, Trauma care demonstrations (c-spine, chest tubes, etc)
1430-1530 Management of Concurrent Pain with AddictionDr. Peter Butt MD, CCFP, FCFP Mental Health & Addictions specialist
1530-1545 The CNA Certification Program: Caring to be the Best in Medical Surgical Nursing
1545-1600 Closing remarks and workshop evaluation- Robbyn Peckford
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2015 CAMSN ExecutivePresidentRobbyn Peckford, RN, CNEAlberta Health ServicesEmail: [email protected]
Past – PresidentPam Mangold, RN, MN, CMSN(c)Policy and Practice ConsultantCollege & Association of Registered Nurses of AlbertaEmail: [email protected]
SecretaryAshley McKilligan, RNRegistered Nurse, General Surgery, Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, SKEmail: [email protected]
TreasurerCarol Ann Connors, RN, CNESt. Francis Xaiver University, NSEmail: [email protected]
CommunicationsEsther Rees, RN, CMSN(c)Registered Nurse, General Surgery, Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, SKClinical Nursing Instructor, College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SKEmail: [email protected]
CAMSN Conference CoordinatorsBrenda Lane, RN, MN, CMSN(c)Professor, Vancouver Island UniversityEmail: [email protected] McKilligan, RNRegistered Nurse, General Surgery, Saskatoon Health Region, Saskatoon, SK
About UsCAMSN is an associate member of the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
Our VisionTo be the voice of medical and surgical nurses in Canada
Our MissionMedical and surgical nurses provide nursing care to adults experiencing complex variations in health. They utilize diverse clinical knowledge and skills to care for multiple acutely ill adults and their families. They are leaders at organizing, prioritizing and coordinating care as well as working with interdisciplinary teams. The practice of medical-surgical nursing requires application of evidence-based knowledge and best practice standards to provide quality, safe and ethical care to clients across the continuum of care. The CAMSN nurses advocates, supports and promotes the integral role of medical and surgical nurses to the health care system.
Welcome to our new treasurer!My name is Carol Ann Connors. I graduated from Saint Francis Xavier University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2008. Since graduation, I have been employed as a Registered Nurse at the Aberdeen Regional Hospital until May of 2015 when I accepted a position with STFX as Nurse Educator. I am involved in numerous volunteer activities within my community. I am a BLS Healthcare Instructor, and I manage and coach a local hockey team, just to name a few! I enjoy being active with my three sons and watching them grow, and taking any opportunity to teach and educate people with the knowledge I have gained throughout my career. I am very excited to be a part of CAMSN!
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What’s next- Registration for the 2016 conference is now open! Go to www.medsurgnurse.ca for the registration link
- We are starting a monthly education corner on our Facebook page. Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook to find out more!
- Do you have an idea for our newsletter or education corner? Would you like to contribute a personal testimonial or education piece, do you have a question for CAMSN, or have an upcoming workshop you would like posted? Contact us. We would love your feedback and encourage our members to share information. Please contact Esther Rees, External Communications Coordinator [email protected]
- Next newsletter: Spring 2016
Member FeatureMy name is Laura Vogelsang. I am an instructor with
the University of Saskatchewan College of Nursing, PhD student, and a proud medical-surgical nurse! My background is primarily general medicine however I have also worked on geriatric, cardiac, and renal focused units. Recently I made the transition into rural nursing and I love it. In my career it didn’t take long for me to realize that along with caring for the adult population, nursing education had a special place in my heart. My baccalaureate education at the University of Lethbridge was something I truly loved and I wanted to be part of giving that to the next generation of nurses, all while asking “what can we do better?” That prompted my move to the larger (and colder!) city of Saskatoon, where I took the course-based Master of Nursing program at the University of Saskatchewan. I can honestly say that through the mentorship and support I have received as both a student and faculty I have never doubted that I am where I need to be. Ongoing professional development has remained a priority for me and in 2015 I wrote the CNA Medical-surgical nursing certification exam, it was equally challenging and fulfilling – I would encourage anyone thinking about it to take the plunge!
The focus of my research is on supporting both students and instructors in the clinical area. I am especially interested in ‘today’s learner’ and how students today are increasingly able to access up-to-date knowledge with their mobile devices without ever leaving the patient’s bedside. As with any technology there comes both opportunities and challenges. What potential does mobile technology have for supporting student’s learning needs as well as the demands placed on instructors? That is one of the many questions I hope to find out!
