The CMSRN certification signifies an advanced clinical knowledge in medical-surgical nursing, and demonstrates to colleagues and patients a commitment to excellence in medical-surgical nursing practice. Certification is valid for five years.

"This is a significant accomplishment for these nurses and a tremendous benefit for our patients. Being certified contributes to improved patient health and safety by establishing and promoting high standards of professional practice. These nurses have raised the bar for others to follow," said Nurse Educator Carol Puz in the MCGHealth Organization Development and Professional Learning Center.

The 10 CMSRN nurses are Robin Guiney, Sandra Warren, Mumina Hussaini, Barbara Turner, Brenda Heidman, Cindy Brooks, Maria Whittington, Sandra Banks, Mark Ricketts and Christina Zemp.

MCG Health, Inc. (d/b/a MCGHealth) is a not-for-profit corporation operating the MCGHealth Medical Center, MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center, the Georgia Radiation Therapy Center, and related outpatient facilities and services throughout the state. For more information, please visit mcghealth.org.

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Photo caption for CMSRN Nurses Group photo: (Left to right) Christina Zemp, Sandra Banks, Maria Whittington, Brenda Heidman and Robin Guiney are among the 10 MCGHealth registered nurses who recently earned the designation CMSRN from the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses. Not pictured are Mark Ricketts, Cindy Brooks, Barbara Turner, Mumina Hussaini and Sandra Warren.