Medical Surgical Nursing is a nursing specialty area concerned with the care of adult patients in a broad range of settings. The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is a specialty nursing organization dedicated to nurturing medical-surgical nurses as they advance their careers.

Covers only material required by The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN):

Patient Problems by Physiological Systems :
Gastrointestinal, Pulmonary, Cardiovascular, Diabetes (types 1 & 2) and other Endocrine, Genitourinary, Renal, and Reproductive, Musculoskeletal and Neurological ,Hematological, Immunological, and Integumentary.

Domains of Nursing Practice:
Diagnostic and patient monitoring function, Administering/monitoring therapeutic interventions, Helping role, Teaching/coaching function,
Effective management of rapidly changing situations, Monitoring and ensuring quality of health care practices, Organizational and work-role competencies

course also includes coverage of the following content areas:

Alimentary Tract (including Bariatric Surgery); Abdomen and its Contents; Breast, Skin and soft Tissue; Endocrine System; Solid Organ Transplantation; Pediatric Surgery; Surgical Critical Care; Surgical Oncology (including Head and Neck Surgery); Trauma/Burns and Emergency Surgery; Vascular Surgery