AAACN members are the backbone of our association.
Home health, primary care, pediatrics, telehealth, schools and clinics, ambulatory care nurses are everywhere. Thank you for making a difference in the ambulatory care nursing world.
AAACN Member Spotlight
Dr. Jenny Uguru, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, AMB-BC, CLC, GRN
Since joining AAACN in 2021, Dr. Jenny Uguru has made a remarkable impact on both the organization and the field of ambulatory care nursing. A dynamic leader, mentor, and advocate for quality care and health equity, Jenny currently serves as an active member of AAACN’s Inclusion and Belonging Committee and Publications Committee. She has shared her expertise through conference presentations and posters, and is contributing as a chapter author for the upcoming 5th Edition of the Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing.
As Director of Nursing at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, Jenny has spearheaded innovative performance improvement projects that have significantly advanced chronic disease management and preventative care in her organization. Her work addressing health disparities, implementing substance use screenings, and leading interprofessional teams has been recognized both locally and nationally. Beyond her organization, Jenny’s dedication extends to community outreach, health education, and mentorship of undergraduate through doctoral nursing students.
Jenny’s colleagues praise her as a compassionate, empowering leader. “Dr. Uguru exemplifies the qualities of an exceptional nurse leader—mentoring staff, fostering teamwork, and guiding others through change while ensuring patient care remains of the highest quality,” said Celia Angeles, BSN, RN. “Jenny’s commitment to staff, patients, and her community is unmatched,” Tannisha Capers-Reid, MSN, RN, added. “She inspires nurses to transform healthcare through advocacy, education, and innovation.”
AAACN proudly honors Dr. Jenny Uguru as the 2025 Excellence in Administrative Ambulatory Care Nursing Practice Award recipient for her leadership, scholarship, and unwavering dedication to advancing the practice of ambulatory care nursing.
AAACN Inspiring Leaders
2022
Ambulatory Care Nursing: Quickly Evolving and in Demand
AAACN Past President E. Mary Johnson, BSN, RN-BC, NE-BC, discusses why ambulatory care nursing is one of the most critical and in-demand nursing specialties today in an interview with Nurse.com.
Why Career Choices for Nurses Are Broader Than Ever Before
AAACN Director Eileen Esposito, DNP, RN-BC, CPHQ, was published recently in a special health care supplement for Mediaplanet, letting the public know the crucial role of ambulatory care nurses and how the pandemic has brought their roles in public health, complex care, telehealth, and leadership to the forefront.
2021
Bonding with Patients: AAACN President Interviewed About Ambulatory Care Nursing
“Ambulatory care nurses meet people where life is lived: in schools, community centers, clinics, and in their homes,” AAACN President Kathleen Martinez tells Minority Nurse, in this interview on ambulatory care nursing careers.
The Roles of Ambulatory Care Nurses During These Times and Beyond
Kathleen Martinez was interviewed for a special “Nurse Appreciation” campaign published by Mediaplanet and distributed nationwide in USA Today.
Preparing RNs for emerging roles in primary care
AAACN member Dr. Kae Rivers Livsey recently co-authored an article, “Preparing RNs for Emerging Roles in Primary Care," for ANA's American Nurse. Included are important points about AAACN's work on NSIs.AAACN member Dr. Kae Rivers Livsey recently co-authored an article, “Preparing RNs for Emerging Roles in Primary Care," for ANA's American Nurse. Included are important points about AAACN's work on NSIs.
Opportunities, barriers and hopes for a vital component of healthcare providers
In a recent interview with Repertoire Magazine, AAACN President-Elect Deena Gilland explains how ambulatory care nurses are handling COVID-19 and "the wave of patients who need care outside the acute care setting."
The Role of Telehealth Nursing in Healthcare
More than ever before, patients and providers turned to telehealth during the pandemic. This has many leaders and experts in the health care industry rethinking patient care delivery and streamlining processes, Margaree Jordan-Amberg, AAACN Telehealth Special Interest Group Chair, says in this interview with Northwest Missouri State University.
Scholarships & Awards
The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) scholarships and awards are funded through the Silent Auction held at the annual conference, and through private donations.
The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation was established to express gratitude to exceptional nurses worldwide. DAISY awards honor nurses in various practice settings, including ambulatory care nursing.
Discover how to initiate your organization’s DAISY Award for ambulatory care nursing today.
The applications for DAISY's various grant programs are now open.
To date, The DAISY Foundation has given over $900,000 in grants to nurses for research, evidence-based practice projects, and medical missions.