Ambulatory care registered nurses (RNs) are essential to healthcare access, quality outcomes, and cost containment through efficient and effective resource allocation. AAACN is invested in a future that maximizes the role of the ambulatory care RN and requires a continuous focus on improvements in practice, education, research, and leadership. This session discusses the current state of ambulatory care nursing and the crucial role of the RN as a care provider, care coordinator, and care partner in an open town hall format that allows attendees to share their unique perspectives and personal experiences.
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 4/6/2026.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) evaluation. You will be able to print your NCPD certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation.
Disclosure of relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies (planners, faculty/speakers, reviewers):
Planning Committee Disclosures:
There are no Planning Committee disclosures to declare.
Speaker Disclosures:
There are no speaker disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support:
No commercial support declared.
Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) and the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN).
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development 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 participant will be able to internalize the role of the ambulatory care registered nurse by utilizing the position statement to clarify and present aspects of the ambulatory care registered nurse role in meetings with colleagues, educators, organizational leadership, other stakeholders, and potential policy makers.