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.

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

RN Training Toolkit Development for Value-Based Care Models

Identification: AMBJ1806

Issue: Nov/Dec 2018

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Amy O’Dell, DNP, APN, AGPCNP-BC
• Lauren Diegel-Vacek, DNP, APN FNP-BC
• Kayla Banks, PhD, RN

An Exercise SCRIPT for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Identification: AMBJ1805

Issue: Sept/Oct 2018

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Kasey Lieu, DNP, FNP-C, RN

Optimizing the RN Role in Ambulatory Care with Standardized Procedures

Identification: AMBJ1804

Issue: July/August 2018

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Kimberly Perris, DNP, RN, CNL

Sepsis Screening for Ambulatory Care Nursing

Identification: AMBJ1803

Issue: May/June 2018

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Shelly Smith, DNP, APRN-BC
• Irene Zolotorofe, MS, BS, RN

Capturing the Effectiveness of the Registered Nurse in Ambulatory Care

Identification: AMBJ1802

Issue: March/April 2018

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Quanna N. Batiste, DNP, HCSM, RN, NEA-BC, FABC

Comparing the Discomfort and Application Time of Allergy Skin Testing

Identification: AMBJ1801

Issue: Jan/Feb 2018

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Gail Pestotnik, BSN, RN-BC
• Debra Krueger, RN

Confronting the Opioid Epidemic in Ambulatory Care: Preparing for Overdose Emergencies

Identification: AMBJ1706

Issue: Nov/Dec 2017

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Charlotte Badler, BSN, RN

The RN Care Manager Role Within the Veterans Health Administration

Identification: AMBJ1705

Issue: Sept/Oct 2017

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Julie Alban, MSN, MPH, CCCTM, RNBC
• Katherine K. Andersen, MSN, RN-BC
• Kathleen Beatty, MSN, RN
• Kimberly Grubbs, RN-BC, MA
• Jolyn Moeller, RN, ACNS-BC, CDE
• Mary Kate Sweeney, MSN, RN-BC

Interventions to Increase Use of Evidence-Based Practice by Ambulatory Care Nurses

Identification: AMBJ1704

Issue: July/August 2017

Credits: None available.

Author(s):

• Elizabeth Fritz, MSN, RN-BC