Well, that was certainly one of the best conferences I have ever attended. Yes, I am talking about the virtual 29th Annual AMSN Convention. And yes, I am somewhat prejudiced as I served as the program planning committee chair. 

Have you ever considered volunteering and sharing your expertise on the national level? All it takes is one tiny step forward and there will be no looking back.

Years ago, when I began my nursing career, I worked the evening shift. Part of the daily cares I administered to my patients was a backrub prior to them turning in at night...

Medical-surgical nurses provide patient care in an environment of ever changing priorities.

Averted Federal Shutdown Oct. 1, The FAAN Act, and The HEROES Act  

I look forward to a lot of things at this time of year, simmering soup on the stove, comfy sweaters, walking in the park, looking at all the changing leaves, and convention!

Even More New Products and Services Coming Soon! You might recall that I’ve talked a lot about the new products and services AMSN is working on bringing you, our members, to help you be effective in your role as a med-surg nurse and to help you practice some self-care in these trying times.

COVID-19 vaccines should be allocated first to health care professionals and support personnel close to patients and at risk of catching the novel coronavirus disease, AMSN wrote Sept. 4 to the National Academy of Science in response to its draft framework on mass vaccination processes.

Federal funding for key AMSN priorities will be level as the new fiscal year starts Oct. 1 Congress, at press time, was completing work on “continuing resolution” legislation keeping Uncle Sam open through Dec. 11.

AMSN Urges Congress to Restore & Strengthen National PPE and N95 Mask Supply Stockpile Congress was preparing to go home for the stretch run to the November elections without passing additional COVID relief legislation since last March.