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.

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Am I Eligible?

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Online Education

The online library is a place to obtain and earn continuing education contact hours through online courses and recorded conference sessions.

https://library.aaacn.org/aaacn/
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Certification

AAACN encourages ambulatory care nurses to take the extra step in your career and get certified through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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Practice Resources

AAACN is here to help you grow personally and professionally with our education, tools, and resources for your ambulatory care practice.

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More About the Journal

The Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing® is indexed in Ebsco/CINAHL, Gale/Cengage, Ovid, and ProQuest.

 
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