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.  Continuing nursing education credit (CNE) can be earned by completing the learning activity associated with each Viewpoint CNE 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 CNE article.

Pre-licensure Nursing Students in Ambulatory Care: Lessons Learned

Identification: AMBJ2004

Issue: July/August 2020

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Anne T. Jessie, DNP, RN

Nursing Care and Patient Safety with Opioid Use in a Primary Care Setting

Identification: AMBJ2003

Issue: May/June 2020

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Peggy Simonette, MSN, RN-BC, CNML
• Mirabella Hernandez, BSN, RN-BC
• Jessica Irizarry-Pelletier, BSN, RN-BC
• Staci McNeil, BSN, RN-BC
• Jennifer Orfitelli, BSN, RN-BC

Communication-Focused Training Improves Nurses’ Confidence During Peer-to-Peer Review

Identification: AMBJ2002

Issue: March/April 2020

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Brittany H. Gnilka, DNP, RN-BC
• Majeda M. El-Banna, PhD, RN, CNE
• Merri K. Morgan, DNP, RN, CCRN

Inside and Out: Overview of Common Female Genital Infections in the Ambulatory Care Setting

Identification: AMBJ2001

Issue: Jan/Feb 2020

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Stacy Christensen, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC

Preceptor Education in Ambulatory Care: Implementing Introductory and Advanced Programs

Identification: AMBJ1906

Issue: Nov/Dec 2019

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Kristene K. Grayem, MSN, CNS, PPCNP-BC, RN-BC, 2019-2020 AAACN President

Creating an Ambulatory Care Resource Team Orientation

Identification: AMBJ1905

Issue: Sept/Oct 2019

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Kara Simpson, MSN, RN-BC, CNE

Challenges Providing Discharge Education for Uninsured and Underinsured Patients

Identification: AMBJ1904

Issue: July/August 2019

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Helen Koski, MSN, BS, RN

Dementia Teletriage: A Review of an Organization’s Internal Process and Impact

Identification: AMBJ1903

Issue: May/June 2019

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Tricia Chambers, RN, DC, MN
• Melissa McDougall, RN, BNSc

Factors Influencing HPV Vaccination Recommendations Among Nurses in the Ambulatory Care Setting

Identification: AMBJ1902

Issue: March/April 2019

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Shannon R. Chopp, PhD, MSN, BS, RNCOB

Telephone Triage Protocols: Training, Sustaining, and Overcoming Barriers to Use

Identification: AMBJ1901

Issue: Jan/Feb 2019

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Laurie Kirkley, MS, RN, OCN