This document is an evolution of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing's (AAACN) body of work and a major step forward for nurses in care coordination and transition management (CCTM). It is the first statement of the scope and standards of practice for RNs engaged in CCTM. CCTM roles focus on communicating and partnering with other professional health care colleagues across diverse health care settings. These settings include ambulatory care, acute care, post-acute care, long-term care facilities, and diverse community settings. This document may be used as a tool to advance professional CCTM nursing practice, patient and population health, and the performance outcomes of health care institutions.

Scope and Standards of Practice for Registered Nurses in Care Coordination and Transition Management

American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing

American Acdemy of Ambulatory Care Nursing

This publication is an updated scope of practice statement and 16 revised standards for the clinical and administrative professional practice of ambulatory care registered nurses (RNs). The standards promote effective clinical and administrative management of increasingly complex ambulatory care RN roles and responsibilities in a changing health care environment. The scope of practice statement addresses the definition and unique characteristics of ambulatory care nursing, the conceptual framework, its history over the past 30 years, the diverse types of ambulatory care settings, the roles of ambulatory care RNs, the trends and issues in ambulatory care and future directions. The standards specify the competencies needed for professional clinical and administrative practice. Together, the scope and standards provide a structure for cataloguing and unifying the distinct nurse-patient interactions and organizational activities that occur in diverse ambulatory care environments

Scope & Standards of Practice for Professional Ambulatory Care Nursing

The Standards aligns telehealth nursing with extensive health care environmental and technological transformation. The Scope presents new thinking about telehealth as an integral component of today s professional health care practice. Inspired by the vision, values and traditions of the past, this edition of the Scope and Standards of Telehealth Nursing reflects current professional norms, practices, and expectation, and recognizes the constantly evolving landscape or professional health systems. Sixteen Standards are included in the publication with the first six standards addressing the six phases of the nursing process. The remaining ten standards address professional performance in telehealth practice. The Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Telehealth Nursing 6th Edition can be used in a wide variety of agencies to develop the structures and processes of telehealth nursing including policies, procedures, role descriptions and competencies. You can also use the Standards to prepare for the ambulatory care nursing certification exam, which contains questions on telehealth nursing and is the recommended exam to validate telehealth nursing knowledge.

Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Telehealth Nursing

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This set of practice test questions is designed to assist ambulatory care nurses in assessing their knowledge of the practice of ambulatory care nursing. Professional nurses should take every opportunity to advance their expertise, skills, and knowledge, and use tools such as this publication to assess their knowledge gaps and learn from studying the answers. Test your knowledge and identify areas you need to concentrate on, whether you re preparing for the ambulatory care nursing certification exam or looking to energize and advance your practice. Value to Your Practice: Helps you prepare for the ambulatory care nursing certification exam. Assesses your ambulatory care nursing knowledge. Identifies gaps and presents resources; helps you boost areas that need your attention so you can take your career to the next level. Who Should Purchase: Nurses studying for the ambulatory care nursing certification exam. Ambulatory care nurses practicing at every level. Experience or new nurses interested in practicing in ambulatory care. Educators, managers, and leaders seeking to provide a learning tool to students and staff. What's Inside: Multiple choice questions written in the format of the ambulatory care nursing certification exam, drawn from the AAACN Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing, 4th Edition. Questions are organized into five Domains of Practice, per the ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam: Clinical Practice Communications Professional Role Systems/Legal and Regulatory Education Correct answers, rationale, and source page(s) in the AAACN Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing, 4th Edition. 
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The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) is a welcoming, unifying community for registered nurses in all ambulatory care settings. AAACN offers ambulatory care nurses: Connections with other nurses in similar roles Help in advancing their practice and leadership skills Advocacy that promotes greater appreciation for the specialty of ambulatory care nursing. AAACN (formerly the American Academy of Ambulatory Nursing Administration) was founded in 1978 as a not for profit, educational forum. AAACN is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation incorporated in the state of New Jersey. AAACN provides education resources, study resources for certification, networking opportunities, leadership and volunteer opportunities, and more. In 1993, the organization's name was changed to the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN). Membership was broadened to include nurses in clinical practice, education, and research roles as well as those in management and administration, and today the association has more than 4,400 members. AAACN is the only specialty nursing association that focuses on excellence in ambulatory care. Our mission is to advance the art and science of ambulatory care nursing.

Ambulatory Care Nursing Review Questions

The purpose of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) Academic-Practice Guideline(s) is to strengthen nursing practice and lead change in the delivery of care in diverse health care settings by fostering a sustainable, replicable partnership between academic and practice settings. The guidelines will help elevate the professional role of the nurse and ensure positive patient outcomes in multiple care settings.These guidelines were developed through a thoughtful and deliberate process of collecting information and feedback, incorporating current best practices, and expert suggestions. The guidelines provide a clear, useful, and evidence-based guide for effective Academic-Practice Partnerships.

Best Practice Guidelines for Academic and Practice Partnerships in Ambulatory and Community Settings