Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center (MMSC) - Nursing Division: Professional Development

The development of knowledge, skills and behaviors is ongoing at MMSC. Clinical, professional and organizational learning occurs concurrently, but with varying emphasis throughout one's career. MMSC promotes higher learning by offering tuition reimbursement as part of our benefits package and on-site continuing education opportunities. We support the learning needs of nurses by providing opportunities for the acquisition of new knowledge, skills and behaviors in view of advancing technologies, changing health care delivery systems, expanding nursing roles, and nursing outreach.

At Marshalltown Medical & Surgical Center, we appreciate the unique knowledge and experiences of new employees. For that reason, orientation to every unit is individualized to maximize learning opportunities. A preceptor-based unit orientation is combined with learning experiences in a classroom setting to create a comprehensive orientation, which serves as the foundation for success in our organization. Nurses on orientation have the opportunity to learn from experienced RNs in a friendly, supportive environment where nurses are valued for their contribution to the high-quality patient care delivered at MMSC.

Opportunities for certification in PALS, PEARS and ACLS
Experiences with Respiratory Therapy, Infusion Therapy, and Wound Care
Specialty Training for Pediatrics and Telemetry
Critical Care Courses
Cardiac Rhythm class
Pediatric Courses

Opportunities for certification in ACLS, NRP and PCEP
Basic, intermediate and advanced fetal monitoring courses
Training in Labor/Delivery, Postpartum, Nursery, and Gynecological surgery
Fetal monitoring documentation

Opportunities for certification in ACLS and PALS
Training in preoperative, perioperative, postoperative, and ambulatory surgery settings
Experience with many surgical specialties, including Orthopedics, Urology, EENT, General Surgery, OB/GYN, and Endoscopy

Opportunities for certification in ACLS, PALS and TNC
Experience with EMS division
Cardiac Rhythm class
Critical Care courses

Experiences with Respiratory Therapy, Infusion Therapy, Wound Care and Rehabilitation Services
Specialized training for the Older Adult
Medicare documentation and care planning

Opportunity for ACLS certification
Critical Care courses
Phase I, II, III Cardiac Rehabilitatation
Diagnostic and Interventional PTCA
Temporary & Permanent Pacemaker Placement

Opportunities for certification in ACLS and PALS
Experiences with Respiratory Therapy, Wound Care, and Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Training in Cardiac Catheterization Care and Advanced Cardiac Management
Critical Care Courses
Managment of the critically ill Medical and Surgical patient/family

The Nurse Mentoring Program at MMSC assists nurses who have completed orientation with their personal and professional development. Once off orientation, our new nurses are paired with carefully selected mentors who support and encourage them through their first year at MMSC and beyond. Our Mentoring Program increases job satisfaction by assisting with the transition of new nursing staff and promoting a culture of excellence in nursing.

Registered Nurses may apply for the Special Recognition Program after their first year's performance evaluation. The Special Recognition Program is a system in which professional nurses are rewarded for consistently demonstrating exceptional competency, performance and effort in their nursing practice.