Chapter 1 Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Vocabulary

Chapter 1 Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing: VocabularyChapter 1 Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing: VocabularyChapter 1 Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing: VocabularyChapter 1 Foundations for Medical-Surgical Nursing: Vocabulary Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses or AMSN: - ANSWER-is strategically committed to healthy practice environments for medical-surgical nurses. AMSN's first strategic goal is to support medical-surgical nurses in navigating the changing environment and enhancing their physical, psychological and emotional well-being. AMSN is focused on education, research, strategic partnerships and advocacy to achieve this important goal. case-control study: - ANSWER-A study that compares two groups of people: those with the disease or condition under study (cases) and a very similar group of people who do not have the disease or condition (controls). Researchers study the medical and lifestyle histories of the people in each group to learn what factors may be associated with the disease or condition. For example, one group may have been exposed to a particular substance that the other was not. Also called retrospective study. What is ANCC Magnet Recognition? - ANSWER-The Magnet Recognition Program® was developed by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to recognize healthcare organizations that provide nursing excellence and to disseminate successful nursing practices and strategies. • The Magnet® program is recognized as the gold standard of nursing excellence. Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse® or a CMSRN: - ANSWER-The Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (CMSRN®) credential recognizes that the highest standards of medical-surgical nursing practice have been achieved. You can become certified by successfully completing the CMSRN examination which validates