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.

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 M. Hasselblad, DNP, RN, NE-BC
• 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):

• Cara Spencer, PhD, RN, FNP-BC
• Rachel Musenero, BSN, RN
• June Fouse, MSN/Ed, RN, NPD-BC

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

Creating Nurse Resources for Callers with Suicidal Ideation

Identification: AMBJ2105

Issue: September/October 2021

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Wendy R. Worden, MS, APRN, CNS
• Crystal Ryan, MS, APRN, CNS
• Bridget Carter, MS, RN
• Angela Mattson, DNP, RN
• Jean Johnston, BSN, RN
• Lindsay Hammer Bartley, MS, RN
• Heather Twing, BSN, RN
• Tami Omdahl, MSN, RN, Nurse Manager, Mayo Clinic

Decreasing Nurses' Work-related Stress in a Transplant Care Clinic

Identification: AMBJ2104

Issue: July/August 2021

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Katherine Frigo, DNP, APRN, NP-C, CNL
• Beth A. Staffileno, PhD, RN, FAHA

Verifying the Effectiveness of Educational Communication Across Multi-Site Ambulatory Care Clinics

Identification: AMBJ2103

Issue: May/June 2021

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Susan B. Hamner, MSN, RN-BC
• Linda S. Randaz, BSN, RN, CPHQ

Creating A Nurse Driven Ambulatory Care Rapid Response System

Identification: AMBJ2102

Issue: March/April 2021

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Heather Hinkle, MSN, RN CPEN
• Alison Bolt, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CCRN
• Caitlyn Mueller, BSN, RN, CPN