Creating a future that maximizes the critical role of ambulatory care RNs in an evolving health care environment will require sustained forward movement by ambulatory care nurses, AAACN, and other stakeholders. A brief introduction will set the stage for the Town Hall discussion on AAACN's initiatives on the RN Role Position Statement/Paper, Nurse-Sensitive Indicators, RN Residency Program, and the Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation recommendations for RNs: Partners in Transforming Primary Care.

Contact hours available until 5/14/19.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.

Disclosures:
No planning committee member or speaker declares any actual or potential conflict of interest.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and AAACN.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

AAACN is a provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, provider number CEP 5366.

Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to discuss recommendations for enhancing the role of RNs in primary care and expanding nurse residency programs in ambulatory care.