A Medical-Surgical Nurse was originally viewed as an entry level position where inexperienced nurses could go to gain additional knowledge in the field of nursing before moving into a specialty. A Medical-Surgical Nurse requires having many skillsets that will be used in many different types of situations. These nurses provide direct care to adult patents in a variety of settings. This is by far the most popular nursing position.
Education Requirements: ASN, BSN, or RN Diploma
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