QUESTION: An RN with 5 years of general medical–surgical acute care experience is interested in obtaining

QUESTION:

An RN with 5 years of general medical–surgical acute care experience is interested in obtaining certification in medical–surgical nursing. Research the requirements for such certification and outline what they must do to be eligible to be certified as a medical–surgical nurse.

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