Ambulatory Care

The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) sets the standards for ambulatory care nursing to help you achieve an expected level of care for your patients and performance of your staff. 

Transition to the Specialty of Ambulatory Care

Nurse residencies are an effective strategy to increase nurse retention and help RNs transition to competent practice.

The AAACN Ambulatory Care Registered Nurse Residency Program is an evidence-based resource that  you can use to help RNs attain the knowledge and skills they need to practice in the ambulatory care specialty.

The Defining Characteristics of Ambulatory Care Nursing

Defining characteristics: Differentiate ambulatory care nursing as a specialty distinct from other specialties and describe major attributes (the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), 2017).

Members of AAACN have opportunities to write two journal columns focusing on different practice interests within ambulatory care nursing.

The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Certification Review Course (CRC) will boost your confidence and knowledge as you prepare to take the Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam.

The course provides an overview of the potential content that may be tested on the Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam.