Hello Ritchey,
Welcome to nursing. Getting into Medical/Surgical nursing is smart, in that it will prepare you for almost any other type of nursing. You will see a wide variety of diseases, conditions, therapies and learn skills that will last you a lifetime.
Once you start working, you can apply for a med/surg certification after like 4000 hours of employment.
Lots of organizations offer discounted student memberships if you're interested.
You can find more information here:
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN):"The Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSN) is the only national professional nursing specialty organization dedicated to adult health/medical-surgical nurses. Its mission is to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of medical-surgical nurses in all practice settings through certification, education, nurturing relationships, and the promotion of quality nursing care and wellness."
AMSN Headquarters:
East Holly Avenue Box 56 Pitman, NJ 08071-0056
866-877-AMSN
AMSN@ajj.com
http://www.medsurgnurse.org
You can view profiles of med/surg nurses here:
http://www.nursefriendly.com/med.surg/
Hope that is helpful to you.
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