American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing - Many settings. Multiple roles. One unifying specialty.

Mentorship Program

kayla@ajj — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 13:11:50 +0000

Mentorship Program kayla@ajj Mon, 06/02/2025 - 09:11

Welcome to the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Mentorship Program, where we are Shaping Ambulatory Care Nurses Everywhere!

As a valued member of our organization, you are invited to take part in a mentorship experience tailored to support your personal and professional growth, helping you take the next step in your journey as a thriving ambulatory care nurse.

Why Join the Mentorship Program?

There are numerous benefits to participating in the Mentorship Program. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA, 2023), mentorship offers the following advantages:

Mentor

Mentee

Re-energize your passion for nursing
Obtain honest feedback about current policies and procedures
Gain a fresh perspective on the latest nursing trends
Evaluate your communication skills to determine what's ineffective, confusing, or misleading
Assist in developing another nurse's career while you develop your own
Give back to the next generation of nurses
Understand and learn from generational differences
Contribute toward a positive work culture

Enjoy more career satisfaction
Receive ongoing direction, support, and advice
Gain insight into a nursing role or specialty
Expand your professional network
Discover career development opportunities
Refine problem-solving skills
Reduce stress associated with transitioning roles
Feel less overwhelmed on the job
Get guidance from a role model

Program Features

Personalized mentor-mentee matching
Monthly mentor-mentee meetings
Access to educational materials & support resources
Opportunity for ongoing support through mentorship community

Eligibility Requirements

Before applying, please review the eligibility requirements to help ensure a successful and rewarding experience for both mentees and mentors.

Mentor

Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience
At least 2 years in any ambulatory care nursing role
Active member of AAACN
Practice level of Competent, Proficient, or Expert (Benner's Novice to Expert Theory)
Able to commit to one hour per month
Willing to participate in one meeting per month

Mentee

Active member of AAACN
Self-identify as an ambulatory care nurse
Able to commit to one hour per month
Willing to participate in one meeting per month

Timeline

Application Period: May 20, 2025 - June 20th, 2025
Match Announcement: July 2025
Program Start Date: August 2025
Program End Date: April 2026

Apply Now

Ready to take the next step in your nursing journey?

Mentor Application: https://forms.office.com/r/Ym4Fa13Efs
Mentee Application: https://forms.office.com/r/VAe7Vrp5zH

For questions, email us at aaacn@aaacn.org.

Strive for Five

greg@ajj — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:03:50 +0000

Strive for Five greg@ajj Tue, 04/15/2025 - 00:03

Recruit. Reward. Rise with AAACN April 15 to September 15

Imagine the collective strength of our community multiplying by five!
Your efforts directly contribute to the growth and influence of AAACN.

⇒ Step 1: Invite Colleagues to Join AAACN

Spread the word! Encourage colleagues, friends, or professional contacts working in ambulatory care to become AAACN members. Share your passion for the community and the value of membership.

⇒ Step 2: Use Your Unique Referral Method

Make sure your referrals count!

Ask new members to enter your name when they join
- Join or Renew | American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
- Ask them to create an account if they don’t already have one
- Be sure they enter your name on the online application

⇒ Step 3: Recruit Five Members in Five Months

Start strong and stay consistent! Every member you recruit brings us closer to a stronger, more vibrant AAACN. Remember, the campaign runs from April 15 to September 15.

⇒ Step 4: Track Your Progress

Check the leaderboard on this page to see how you're doing compared to others and stay motivated.

⇒ Step 5: Win Prizes and Get Recognized

Recruit 5 members = earn exclusive AAACN merchandise
Be the top recruiter = earn a free one-year membership

Tips & Tricks for Recruiting New Members

Make It Personal: Share how AAACN has helped you grow professionally or stay connected
Mention a specific benefit you think would help them
Talk About It at Work: Mention it during huddles, team meetings, or in break room chats
Talk about the free CE credits, networking, and career support

Talking Points to Help You Recruit

Online Communities
- Join active, welcoming online communities where you can collaborate, ask questions, and exchange real-world insights with peers across the country.
Networking Calls & Recordings
Get access to regular live networking calls and a library of past recordings full of expert insight, member stories, and best practices in ambulatory care nursing.
Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing
Membership includes access to the Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing—AAACN’s official, peer-reviewed publication focused on evidence-based practices, clinical research, and professional growth in ambulatory care.
Professional Development
- Earn free NCPD credits each month
- Explore volunteer and leadership opportunities
- Expand your professional network and skillset
Be Part of a Purpose-Driven Community

AAACN isn’t just an association—it’s a community that advocates for nurses like you, advances the specialty, and amplifies your voice in healthcare.

DNP Project Webinar

greg@ajj — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:22:45 +0000

DNP Project Webinar greg@ajj Thu, 03/27/2025 - 09:22

Missed our live session? No worries! Watch the recording of our exclusive webinar featuring Elizabeth Fritz, ViewPoint Editor, and Susan B. Fowler, Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing (JACN) Editor. Gain practical insights on navigating the journey from project paper to publication, with expert tips on using proven reporting guidelines.

What You'll Learn:

Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Using Reporting Guidelines
Navigating Peer Review

Don't miss out on turning your hard work into a published article. Watch the recording now and take your research to the next level!

View Webinar Slides Watch the Recording

Susan B. Fowler, PhD, RN, CRRN, NE-BC, FCNS

Elizabeth Fritz, PhD, RN, NPDA-BC, EBP-C

Editorial Board

AAACN — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:39:29 +0000

Editorial Board AAACN Thu, 03/13/2025 - 12:39

Editorial Board

Purpose: The Editorial Board will assist the Editor as an advisor in soliciting and reviewing manuscripts for publication. The Board will also be involved in determining policy, strategic direction, selecting writing award winners, and other journal decisions. The Editorial Board term is for three years.

	Susan B. Fowler, PhD, RN, CRRN, NE-BC, FCNS
	Beth Ann Swan, PhD, CRNP, FAAN
	Nancy May, DNP, AMB-BC, NEA-BC, FAAN
	Kathy Mertens, DNP, MN, MPH, RN
	Brandy Williamson, MSN, RN, CPN

Terms and Conditions of Sale

greg@ajj — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:23:08 +0000

Terms and Conditions of Sale greg@ajj Mon, 10/21/2024 - 10:23

Privacy
Please review our Privacy Policy for detailed information on what we do with your information.

Security
AAACN considers its members and customers as its most valuable assets. We want you to feel comfortable and secure when conducting transactions on our site, knowing that we are taking every measure possible to protect you and your information.
When you make a purchase on the AAACN site - whether that purchase is a product, conference registration, or membership fees - the payment information you enter is processed via a secure link to our systems. That secure link employs the highest level of safety measures available by encrypting the data with a 2048-bit secure key.

Copyright
All material purchased/downloaded from this site, such as printed materials, multimedia, digital downloads, data compilations, and software, is the property of AAACN or its content suppliers and partners and protected by United States and international copyright laws. Any duplication of these materials in any form without express written permission from the copyright holder is a violation of these copyright laws.

Loss or Damage in Transit
All items purchased from AAACN are made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the ownership and risk of loss for such items pass to the buyer upon our delivery to the carrier (USPS, UPS, etc.). When shipped via UPS, your purchase is automatically insured up to $100 unless otherwise dictated by the laws in effect at the destination address. Insurance for alternative delivery methods or other values must be purchased by the buyer separately and requires special arrangements – please contact us by phone for more information. If an item has been damaged in transit, please notify the National Office immediately upon receipt.

Accuracy of Product Information
AAACN makes all efforts to ensure that product descriptions and pricing are as current and accurate as possible. In the event a purchase is not as described, it must be returned according to the Returns and Refunds policy (below) for proper credit. If AAACN deems that inaccurate product information was provided, shipping costs will also be refunded.

Returns and Refunds
For all returns, please contact us at 800.262.6877 prior to shipping the item, and be sure to include a photocopy of your original packing slip/receipt with the return. Shipping costs are not refundable unless the item is returned because it does not match the provided item description (see above). If a refund or overpayment is less than $15, AAACN may, at its discretion, provide a certificate of credit balance for future purchases in lieu of a refund. The following terms apply to returns of specific item or transaction types:

Printed Materials
Unless otherwise specified in the item description, printed materials may be returned to AAACN within 30 days of the date of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price provided they are in original, saleable condition.

Registrations/Other
Registrations and other special transactions have independent terms and conditions that supersede all of the above. These terms and conditions are provided during the transaction and should be referenced separately with respect to refunds.

Membership
AAACN membership fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Privacy Policy

greg@ajj — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:10:09 +0000

AAACN knows that you care how information about you is used and shared, and we appreciate that you trust us to do so carefully and sensibly. AAACN has developed this statement on privacy to help AAACN website users understand how any personal information we collect is used.

This is the American Association of Ambulatory Care Nursing website. By visiting the AAACN website, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Our postal address is:
Box 56
Pitman, NJ, 08071-0056

We can be reached via e-mail at aaacn@aaacn.org or you can reach us by telephone at 800.262.6877

What information does AAACN collect from you?

AAACN collects the email addresses, mailing addresses, phone numbers and other contact information of those who communicate with us via email, mail and/or phone. We also collect aggregate and/or individual information on what pages visitors access or visit, information volunteered by the visitor, including but not limited to account registrations, membership applications, conference registrations, product orders, email newsletter subscriptions, contact/information requests, events, links and job submissions.
Our systems, and the systems of partners we use to fulfill services for you, may also use automated means to collect information about you, your computer or other device used to access our services. Some of the types of automatically collected information may include: network or Internet protocol address and type of browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Internet Explorer), the type of operating system you are using, (e.g., Microsoft Windows or Mac OS), the name of your Internet service provider (e.g., Comcast, Verizon or AT&T) and domains used by such providers, device settings, browser settings, the webpages of the services you have visited, sites visited before and after you use our services, the type of handheld or mobile device used to view the content (e.g., iOS, Android), location information, and the content or advertisements you have seen and/or clicked.

Cookies are used to both gather the automated data mentioned above and sometimes to provide a means of managing your experience during your visit (ensuring you are logged in and receiving the content appropriate to you). For more information about how cookies are used for advertising purposes, see https://www.youronlinechoices.com. And, to learn more about managing how and whether cookies are used while you are on the web, visit http://www.aboutcookies.org.

How do we use the information we collect?

The information we collect is used to:

Improve the content of our website
Customize the content and/or layout of our site for each individual visitor
Notify visitors about updates to our website
We also share the information with other reputable organizations to help them contact AAACN members for marketing purposes. AAACN uses the information collected from website visitors to market AAACN products and services.

With whom do we share your information?

Email Information
AAACN members and non-members may receive email from us with information regarding new products and services or upcoming events. If you do not want to receive email from us in the future, please let us know by Editing your User Account or by calling, emailing, or writing to us at the above contact information.
We do not make member or non-member email addresses available to any third-party sites, companies, or organizations.
Postal Information
If you supply us with your postal address, AAACN members and non-members may receive periodic mailings from us with information on new products and services, upcoming events, promotional materials and membership information. If you are not a AAACN member, do not wish to receive such mailings, and would like to be removed from our database, please let us know by calling or writing us at the above contact information. If you are a AAACN member, we need to maintain your postal information in order to fulfill our obligation to you as a member and therefore will keep your information in our database until your membership expires.
AAACN members may receive mailings from other reputable companies. You can, however, choose to not have your information shared by Editing your User Account or by calling, emailing, or writing us at the above contact information.
We do not make non-member postal addresses available to any third-party sites, companies or organizations.

Telephone Information

AAACN members and non-members may receive telephone contact from us with information regarding new products and services, upcoming events, or to obtain your input on AAACN matters. If you are not a AAACN Member, do not wish to receive phone calls, and would like to be removed from our database, please let us know by calling or writing us at the above contact information. If you are a AAACN member we need to maintain your telephone information in order to fulfill our obligation to you as a member and are therefore will keep your information in our database until your membership expires.
We do not make member or non-member phone information available to any third-party sites, companies, or organizations.

How can you update or correct your information?
Upon request we can provide site visitors with access to information that we maintain on them. This includes unique identifier information (e.g., customer number or password), transaction information (e.g., dates on which customers made purchases, amounts, and types of purchases), and contact information (e.g., name, address, phone number).
If you are a AAACN member or non-member, you can access and change/correct this information by Editing your User Account or by calling, emailing, or writing us at the above contact information.

Social Media/Third Party Information
AAACN participates in a number of social media sites, including but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn. The terms of use on these sites govern the collection and/or disclosure of your information on these sites. Comments posted by individuals on AAACN social media sites do not necessarily reflect the views of AAACN or its members and AAACN is not responsible for this content. AAACN reserves the right to edit or delete posts, comments, and photos it deems inappropriate or offensive at any time without notice.
Information posted on AAACN social media sites should not be considered medical advice and should not replace a consultation with a health care professional.
In the interest of information sharing via social media sites, the AAACN website, and email broadcasts, AAACN may “like” a third party site, share content from a third party site, or take other actions such as follow, subscribe to, list, or favorite a third party site. These actions do not imply AAACN’s endorsement of the third party site’s page or material. When clicking on such links, you will leave the AAACN website and will be subject to the third party site’s terms of use.
Care has been taken to confirm the accuracy and relevance of information presented on social media sites, the AAACN website, and email broadcasts at the time of publication or posting. However, constant changes in information resulting from continuing research and clinical experience, reasonable differences in opinions among health care professionals, unique aspects of individual situations, and the possibility of human error require you to exercise individual judgment when making a clinical decision. AAACN is not responsible for changes and updates made to these third party sites after posting. Third party content may also be moved to a new url or removed from the site and may not always be available. If you have concerns with any content shared or posted, please contact the National Office at aaacn@aaacn.org.

Privacy Policy Changes
From time to time, we may use visitor information for new, unanticipated purposes not previously disclosed in our privacy notice. In the event of such changes, you will be notified with detailed information so that you may respond accordingly.
If you are a AAACN member or non-member, you may prevent your information from being used for purposes other than those for which it was originally collected by Editing your User Account or by calling, emailing, or writing us at the above contact information.

Contacting AAACN about privacy questions or concerns
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please call, email, or write us at the above contact information.

Advertising

greg@ajj — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:33:17 +0000

Advertising greg@ajj Mon, 09/09/2024 - 09:33

Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing

The Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing, AAACN’s official journal, is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing evidence-based ambulatory care nursing practice, clinical research, and professional development. The publication is distributed digitally to all members and external subscribers (approx. 4,400) four times a year.

Rates/Specs:

Full page ad - inside front cover: $3,500 (size 8 1/8” 10 7/8”).
Full page ad: $3,000 (size 8 1/8” 10 7/8”).
Half page ad: $2,000. (vertical 3 3/8” 10 7/8”; horizontal 8 1/8” 4 7/8”)

Issue	Commitment Due	Ad Material Due (high resolution pdf)
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2nd Quarter	5/1/2025	5/15/2025
3rd Quarter	8/1/2025	8/15/2025
4th Quarter	11/1/2025	11/15/2025

ViewPoint

ViewPoint is an additional AAACN publication that focuses on ambulatory care nursing best practices, issues, and trends, and is used to disseminate AAACN News. The publication is distributed digitally to all members (approx. 4,300) four times a year.

Rates/Specs:

Full page ad - inside front cover: $2,500 (size 8 1/2” 11”).
Full page ad: $2,000 (size 8 1/2” 11”).
Half page ad: $1,000 (vertical 3 9/16” 10”; horizontal 7 1/2” 5”).

Issue	Commitment Due	Ad Material Due (high resolution pdf)
Issue I	12/5/2024	1/3/2025
Issue II	3/5/2025	4/1/2025
Issue III	6/5/2025	7/1/2025
Issue IV	9/5/2025	10/1/2025

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Federal Nursing

greg@ajj — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 14:44:21 +0000

Federal Nursing greg@ajj Mon, 07/08/2024 - 10:44

Whether you work in Public Health Service, Indian Health Services, Veteran Affairs, Defense Health Agency, or other federally funded agencies and health centers, the Federal Nursing SIG is your professional home.

About

Our SIG is a dynamic community dedicated to empowering and nurturing the leaders in ambulatory care nursing. We bring together nurses, educators, and professionals who aspire to drive positive change in the healthcare landscape.

This new SIG combines the previously established Veteran Affairs and Tri-Service Military SIGs, encompassing the needs and enhancing the networking opportunities for federal nursing.

Whether you work in Public Health Service, Indian Health Services, Veteran Affairs, Defense Health Agency, or other federally funded agencies and health centers, the Federal Nursing SIG is your professional home. Our goal is to create a supportive community where you can connect with peers who share similar experiences, challenges, strategies and goals.

Leadership

Co-Chairs
Monica Scott, Maj, USAF, NC
Patrick Turpin, MSN CNS

Advisory Committee Members
Dr. Sheika Adams
Ms. Renee Amial, BSN RN AMB-BC
Evelin Baez-Andrade, MSN-Ed RN CCCTM
Eleanor Chapital, MSN, RN, AMB-BC
Jennifer Felsing, RN
Andrea Kossoudji, MBA MS RN AMB-BC
Ebony Mulero
Monica Scott, Maj, USAF, NC
Patrick Turpin, MSN CNS
LCDR Keith West, BSN RN AMB-BC MBA

Board Liaison
Andrea Petrovanie-Green, MSN, NC, RN, USN, AMB-BC, CAPT(Ret)

Join the Federal Nursing SIG

To visit the Connected Community and/or join SIGs:

Visit the Community.
Log in as a AAACN member.
On the All Communities page, you will see all SIGs are you already part of, and options to join any SIGs you are not currently part of.
Click on your SIG(s) Communities to visit, or click "Join Community" on the right side of the page, select your email digest preference, and you're set!

Members of AAACN may join as many SIGs as desired. Join the conversation today!

If you have any difficulty getting into the community, please contact AAACN for assistance.

American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing - Many settings. Multiple roles. One unifying specialty.

Mentorship Program

Strive for Five

Recruit. Reward. Rise with AAACN April 15 to September 15

Imagine the collective strength of our community multiplying by five! Your efforts directly contribute to the growth and influence of AAACN.

⇒ Step 1: Invite Colleagues to Join AAACN

⇒ Step 2: Use Your Unique Referral Method

⇒ Step 3: Recruit Five Members in Five Months

⇒ Step 4: Track Your Progress

⇒ Step 5: Win Prizes and Get Recognized

DNP Project Webinar

Editorial Board

Editorial Board

Terms and Conditions of Sale

Privacy Policy

Advertising

Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing

ViewPoint

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Federal Nursing

Whether you work in Public Health Service, Indian Health Services, Veteran Affairs, Defense Health Agency, or other federally funded agencies and health centers, the Federal Nursing SIG is your professional home.

About

Leadership

Join the Federal Nursing SIG

Imagine the collective strength of our community multiplying by five!
Your efforts directly contribute to the growth and influence of AAACN.