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AAACN Member Spotlight

Celebrating the NSI Industry Report, 2nd edition Editors
The Co-Editors of the Ambulatory Care Nurse-Sensitive Indicator Industry Report Meaningful Measurement of Nursing in the Ambulatory Patient Care Environment, 2nd Edition, Rachel Start, MSN, NEA-BC, RN, FAAN, Ann Marie Matlock, RN, DNP, NE-BC, Stephanie Witwer, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, and Rebecca Dellefave, BSN, RN, MS, are accomplished and active leaders within AAACN and in ambulatory care nursing:

Rachel Start, MSN, NEA-BC, RN, FAANRachel Start, MSN, NEA-BC, RN, FAAN

As the Immediate Past President of AAACN, Rachel Start has been a dedicated member since 2013, actively contributing to the advancement of ambulatory care nursing. She has attended numerous conferences, delivered insightful presentations, and served as Co-Editor for both the first and second editions of the NSI Industry Report. For her outstanding contributions to the first edition, Rachel received AAACN’s Above and Beyond Award in 2016. Her leadership extends to her role on the AAACN Board of Directors, and she has published extensively, including articles in ViewPoint and columns in Nursing Economic$ Perspectives. Her expertise and commitment have made her a highly respected leader within AAACN and the broader nursing community.

 

Ann Marie Matlock, DNP, RN, NE-BCAnn Marie Matlock, DNP, RN, NE-BC

With over eight years of membership in AAACN, Ann Marie Matlock has been an active and influential leader in ambulatory care nursing. She has attended over 10 AAACN conferences and has held various leadership roles, including Co-Editor of the first and second editions of the NSI Industry Report. Like Rachel, she was recognized with the Above and Beyond Award in 2016 for her exceptional work on the first edition. In addition to her role as a Nominating Committee member, Ann Marie joined the AAACN Board of Directors in 2024. Her contributions also include publishing in ViewPoint and Nursing Economic$ Perspectives, and serving as a reviewer for the CCTM Core Curriculum.

 

Stephanie Witwer, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAANStephanie Witwer, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN

AAACN President Stephanie Witwer has been a longtime leader in the association, known for her strategic vision and extensive contributions to ambulatory care nursing. She has served on the AAACN Board, Co-Edited both the Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing and the Role of the RN in Ambulatory Care Nursing Position Paper and Statement, and led the editorial efforts for the current Ambulatory Care Nursing Review Questions. Stephanie's exceptional leadership was recognized with the 2019 Above and Beyond Award and the Administrative Excellence Award. She has been a prolific writer and editor, contributing columns to ViewPoint and Nursing Economic$ Perspectives, and continues to influence the field with her thought leadership.

 

Rebecca Dellefave, BSN, RN, MSRebecca Dellefave, BSN, RN, MS

A member since 2020, Rebecca Dellefave has quickly made her mark within AAACN. In addition to attending several conferences, she presented a session at the 2023 conference, showcasing her expertise and commitment to advancing ambulatory care nursing. Rebecca has also played an active role in growing AAACN’s membership by recruiting new members through the Member-Get-a-Member campaign. Her fresh perspectives and enthusiasm make her a valuable asset to the AAACN community.

 

The NSI Industry Report, 2nd ed, will be available later this fall. The four Co-Editors have worked tirelessly to create this new, more robust version that includes a description of current state of healthcare industry, quality measurement, ambulatory nursing specific practice and meaningful measurement of ambulatory nurse contribution to patient and quality outcomes, as well as a compilation of tools and resources for ambulatory nurses and other healthcare professionals.

 

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AAACN Inspiring Leaders

2022

Mary JohnsonAmbulatory 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.

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Eileen EspositoWhy 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.

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2021

Mary JohnsonBonding 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.

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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.

 

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Kae LivseyPreparing 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.

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Deena GillardOpportunities, 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.

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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.

AAACN Award Winners


The DAISY Foundation

Penny Overgaard, PhD, RN, CPNThe DAISY Foundation was created to thank extraordinary nurses everywhere. There are DAISY awards nurses wherever they practice, including ambulatory care nursing.

Find out how to start your organization’s DAISY Award in ambulatory care nursing.

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