Chapter 10: The Nursing Process in Ambulatory Care

Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:

• Contact hours available until 10/1/2021

Requirements for Successful Completion:

• Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online CNE evaluation. You will be able to print your CNE certificate at any time after you complete the evaluation

Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:

• There are no disclosures to declare.

Commercial Support and Sponsorship:

• No commercial support or sponsorship declared

Accreditation Statement:

• This educational activity is jointly provided by Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ) 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 learning activity, the learner will be able to apply the steps of the nursing process and critical thinking to the clinical judgement exercised in one's own practice

Learning Engagement Activity:

Most ambulatory care nurses function within an inter-disciplinary team, and various members contribute aspects of the care process. For the patient population primarily served in your setting, what important aspects does the RN contribute in the assessment, diagnosis, goal setting, planning, implementation and evaluation? What challenges do nurses experience in executing these functions?