Ambulatory Care
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification
The Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam validates your clinical knowledge and skills in the ambulatory care nursing specialty.
Certification in ambulatory care nursing is available through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a division of the American Nurses Association (ANA). Nurses who pass the exam earn the credential AMB-BC™ Ambulatory Care Nurse-Board Certified)
Contact Hours for Certification and Renewal
The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) offers educational opportunities for all facets of ambulatory care nursing to advance your practice and leadership skills while earning contact hours.
The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) makes it easy for you to earn Nursing Continuing Professional Development contact hours specific to ambulatory care nursing you need for certification and certification renewal.
Conceptual Framework
Ambulatory Care Nursing Conceptual Framework Diagram
The profession of ambulatory care nursing and how care is delivered has grown and evolved over time, and with it, the conceptual framework, or blueprint, of ambulatory care nursing practice has also evolved. Conceptual frameworks identify the major concepts and their relationships in an area of practice.
Preceptor Guide
The Preceptor Guide for Ambulatory Care Nursing will help you onboard new staff to your ambulatory care setting.
As a preceptor, you are an experienced nurse who is committed to successfully onboarding new employees in your facility. You serve a critical role in orienting new employees to your organization, policies and procedures, standards of care, your patient population, and the health care team.