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
Leslie Pihlstrom, RN
Since joining AAACN in 2021, Leslie Pihlstrom has been an active and dedicated member whose leadership and expertise continue to strengthen the ambulatory care nursing community. She has attended and presented at AAACN’s Annual Conferences, sharing her insights and helping to advance professional knowledge across the specialty.
Leslie currently serves as Chair of the Publications Committee (2025–2027), playing a critical role in shaping the future of ambulatory care nursing through its oversight and strategic guidance of AAACN publications. She also contributes her expertise as a member of the Publications & Online Education Review & Recommendations (POERRs) Task Force, and as Chair of the Pediatric Special Interest Group (SIG), fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among nurses who care for pediatric populations.
Previously, Leslie served on the Workplace Safety Task Force and contributed to the revision Task Force, which led to the publication of the Scope and Standards of Ambulatory Care Nursing, 10th Edition. Her ongoing commitment to excellence, education, and innovation exemplifies AAACN’s mission and the spirit 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.