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1. Consider the differences between the ANCC and the MSNCB exams and determine which will best suit current practice.
2. Evaluate the anatomy and physiology of common disorders for each body system.
3. Apply treatment modalities and nursing interventions to include outcomes and evaluation criteria of common disorders of each body system.
4. Specify the normal values for commonly ordered labs.
5. Determine the underlying etiologies of disruptions in physiologic homeostasis.
6. Analyze key components of a comprehensive review of systems, including diagnosis and rationale for treatment.
7. Point out the most common medications ordered by disease process.
8. Substantiate legal and ethical implications of professional nursing issues and concerns.
9. Anticipate the needs of special populations during acute illness.
10. Incorporate effective test-taking strategies.
11. Develop a study plan for the exam based on understanding the blueprint and domains of practice covered.
12. Anticipate pearls and pitfalls in both preparing for and taking the medical surgical nurse certification exam.

HOMEOSTASIS

• Shock
• Fluid and Electrolytes
• Lab Interpretation
• Nutrition
• Pain

CARDIOVASCULAR

• Anatomy & Physiology
• MI, CAD, HTN, CHF
• Pulmonary Edema
• Endocarditis
• Valvular Disease
• Cardiomyopathy
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• AAA

RESPIRATORY

• Anatomy & Physiology
• COPD
• Asthma
• Atelectasis
• ARDS
• Chest Trauma
• Pleural Effusion
• Pulmonary Embolus
• TB

NEUROLOGICAL

• Anatomy & Physiology
• CVA
• Increased Intracranial Pressure
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Cerebral Aneurysm
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Myasthenia Gravis
• ALS
• Alzheimer’s
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Seizures
• Huntington’s Disease
• Guillain-Barré

MUSCULOSKELETAL

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Fractures
• Osteomyelitis
• Arthritic Conditions
• Orthopedic Surgery

GASTROINTESTINAL

• Cholecystitis
• Liver Disease
• GI Bleed
• Hepatitis
• Pancreatitis
• IBS, IBD, PUD
• Obesity

GENITOURINARY

• Pyelonephritis
• Renal Stones
• BPH, UTI
• Nephritic Syndrome
• Glomerulonephritis
• Renal Failure (Acute and Chronic)

ENDOCRINE

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Addison’s
• Cushing’s
• Diabetes
• Hypo/Hyperthyroidism
• Hyper/Hypoparathyroidism
• SIADH
• Diabetes Insipidus
• Pituitary Tumors

IMMUNOLOGIC

• AIDS
• Lupus
• Overview of Immune Disorders

INTEGUMENTARY

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Basal Cell Carcinoma
• Malignant Melanoma
• Psoriasis
• Ulcers/Wounds
• Lyme Disease

HEMATOLOGY

• Anemias
• Sickle Cell
• DIC

EYES/EARS

• Glaucoma
• Detached Retina
• Meniere’s Syndrome
• Inner Ear Disturbances

PROFESSIONAL ISSUES

• LEGAL / ETHICAL
• Patient Education
• Delegation
• Ethical Principles
• Research
• Nursing Negligence
• Consent
• Coordination of Patient Care

Cyndi Zarbano, MSN-Ed, CCRN, CMSRN, LNC, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years specializing in intensive care. She earned her legal nurse consultant training through the Vickie Milazzo Institute in 2008 and has worked on nearly 250 cases for various boards of nursing. She has worked with attorneys on pre-corrective action and with nurses to meet consultation requirements to fulfill corrective action guidelines.

Additionally, Cyndi has worked as a legal nurse consultant responsible to analyze medical records, determine merit, assist with client interviews, attend medical appointments, locate testing experts, complete chronologies, review billing for accuracy, provide deposition/jury question development, and assist in court strategy development. Cyndi is a renowned national seminar speaker having spoken for numerous companies since 2008, including her own, Clinical Review Consultants. She works for Mayo Clinic in Minnesota continuing her passion for bedside nursing in critical care. Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Cynthia Zarbano is the owner of Clinical Review Consultants and has an employment relationship with Mayo Mankato. She receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Cynthia Zarbano has no relevant non-financial relationships.

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CE Information Coming Soon
Continuing education credit information is coming soon for this non-interactive self-study package.

CEs may be available for select professions, as listed in the target audience. Hours will be dependent on the actual recording time. Please check with your state licensing board or organization for specific requirements.

There may be an additional fee for CE certificates. Please contact our Customer Service at 1-800-844-8260 for more details.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

California Nurses: PESI, Inc. is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #:17118 for 14.0 self-study contact hours.

You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

Florida Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Florida Board of Nursing. Provider #: FBN2858. These materials qualify for 14.0 self-study contact hours.

Iowa Nurses: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider by the Iowa Board of Nursing. Provider #: 346. Nurses successfully completing these self-study materials will earn 14.2 self-study contact hours.

Copies of the evaluation may be sent to the IBON. You will need to provide your license number to PESI. PESI must have this number on file in order for your hours to be valid.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 14.25 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Advanced Practice Nurses, Clinical Nurse Specialists