What is Ambulatory Care Nursing?
Ambulatory care nursing is a specialized field focused on providing care in outpatient settings, supporting individuals, families, and communities across all stages of life. These nurses play a critical role in primary and specialty care, ensuring patients receive high-quality, coordinated support without hospitalization.
Benefits of Membership
Education
- Free monthly ANCC contact hours
- Free subscription to AAACN's Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing®
- Free specialty content webinars with ANCC contact hours
- AAACN's ViewPoint publication
Professional Growth
- Network in our members-only online community
- Run for office or serve on AAACN's committees, SIGs, and taskforces
- $100 discount on ANCC's Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification
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AAACN Calendar
CCTM SIG Networking Call
Jul 15, 2026
Clinical Education SIG Networking Call
Jul 16, 2026The Journal
The Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing® is indexed in Ebsco/CINAHL, Gale/Cengage, Ovid, and ProQuest.
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