Optimizing the RN Role in Ambulatory Care with Standardized Procedures

Contact hours available until 8/31/2020.

Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation.

Faculty, Planners and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The author, editor, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this continuing nursing education article.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
No commercial support or sponsorship declared.

Accreditation Statement:
This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. and AAACN.

Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education 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 activity, the learner will be able to describe how a RN-visit by appointment model was used to expand the RN role by implementing standardized procedures.

Learning Engagement Activity:
Reflect on the information in Figure 1. Does your organization use RN protocols or Standardized Procedures? Is there an opportunity to meet the demands of your organization's patient population by using an RN-visit by appointment model?