ViewPoint Publications

ViewPoint is the official publication of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).  It is a peer-reviewed, bimonthly resource for nursing professionals.

The publication is dedicated to presenting up-to-date information on current topics in ambulatory care nursing and telehealth nursing practice.  Nursing Continuing Professional Development (NCPD) contact hours can be earned by completing the learning activity associated with each Viewpoint NCPD article.  Details about the requirements for successful completion of the learning activity, accreditation information, presence or absence of conflicts of interest for individuals in a position to control the content, learning outcome and learning engagement activity can be viewed by clicking on the title of the ViewPoint NCPD article.

Closing the Gap in Colorectal Cancer Screening: Primary Care Nurses Leading Efforts to Advance Care

Identification: AMBJ2303

Issue: May/June 2023

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Portia J. Zaire, MSNEd, BSN, RN-CNE
• Laureen Smith, PhD, RN, FAAN

The Heart of the Matter: Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction Among Women

Identification: AMBJ2302

Issue: March/April 2023

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Rachelle C. Pastor, MSN, RN-BC

Establishing an Education Program for Oncology Telephone Triage

Identification: AMBJ2301

Issue: January/February 2023

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Una Moore, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, OCN
• Kelly Bonefant, MSN, RN, OCN

Registered Nurses in Primary Care Screening for Violence During Annual Wellness Visit: Perceptions and Challenges

Identification: AMBJ2206

Issue: November/December 2022

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Erika Metzler Sawin, PhD, RN, FNP-BC , Associate Professor , James Madison University
• Sandra L. Annan, PhD, RN
• Donna L. Schminkey, PhD, MPH, CNM
• Deborah L. Elkins, DNP, MBA, FNP-BC
• Karen P. Jagiello, PhD, RN, CNE
• Jamie D. Robinson, PhD, RN, CNL

An Interprofessional Approach to Managing Patient Violence in the Ambulatory Care Setting

Identification: AMBJ2205

Issue: September/October 2022

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Marla Frahm, MAN, RN
• Allyse Hutchinson, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC
• Marnie Eveslage, MSW
• Cheryl Shoden, RN
• Erica Bartheis
• Laurie A. Czaplewski, MSN, RN-BC
• John Zeuli, PharmD, R.PH
• John O'Horo, MD, MPH

COVID-19 Vaccination Preparation in a Federally Qualified Health Center: A Quality Improvement Approach

Identification: AMBJ2204

Issue: July/August 2022

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Kaitlin Johnson, DNP, APRN, CNP, CEN, CPEN
• Caitlin Greenfield, DNP, APRN, CNP
• Monica Gingell, DNP, APRN, CNP
• Alexandra Ciraulo, DNP, APRN, CNP
• Allison Reiland, DNP, APRN, CNP, CMSRN
• Marianne L. Durham, DNP, RN, CPPS, CPHQ

Implementing Shared Governance to Improve Ambulatory Care Nurse Perceptions of Practice Autonomy

Identification: AMBJ2203

Issue: May/June 2022

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Michele Hasselblad, DNP, RN, NE-BC , Vice President, Ambulatory Nursing , Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Author(s):

• Lori A. Loan, PhD, RN, FAAN

Prevalence and Determinants of Violence in Ambulatory Care via the Telephone

Identification: AMBJ2202

Issue: March/April 2022

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• June Fouse, MSN Ed, RN, NPD-BC , Clinical Nurse Educator , UCHealth
• Cara Spencer, PhD, RN, FNP-BC , Research Nurse Scientist , UCHealth

Author(s):

• Rachel Musenero, BSN, RN

Rapid Development and Evolution of Outpatient COVID-19 Nursing Care Teams: Blending Technology and Nursing

Identification: AMBJ2201

Issue: January/February 2022

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Tabitha Luedke, MS, APRN, AGCNS-BC
• Julie Brown, MS, APRN, CNS-BC
• Laurie A. Czaplewski, MSN, RN-BC
• Brittney Dahlen, DNP, RN, CMSRN
• Darcie Moehnke, MAN, RN
• Kristina Pearson, MS, APRN, CNS-BC
• Amy Roberson, MS, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN
• Tamara Zimmerman, MS, RN

Preparing Nurse Residents in the Ambulatory Care Setting: Modifying an Inpatient Program

Identification: AMBJ2106

Issue: November/December 2021

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Michelle Quiñonez, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
• Cynthia Crockett, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
• Catherine Drewelow, MSN, RN
• Kathy Gross, MSN, RN, DNC
• Mitzi Paulsen, RN