
Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing
The Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing, the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing’s (AAACN) official journal, is a scholarly, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing evidence-based ambulatory care nursing practice, clinical research, and professional development.The journal’s goal is to disseminate scholarship that enhances the knowledge and skills of ambulatory care nurses to promote health, prevent and manage disease, alleviate suffering, and improve health outcomes across ambulatory care populations.
Articles
- Identificationjacn_JF_A1Credits1.3 CH | Available until March 31, 2027IssueQuarter 1VolumeVolume 1 • Number 1
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 3/31/2027.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development 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, authors):
Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The editor, and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this nursing continuing professional development article.Susan Watkins, PhD, RN, is an Assistant Professor, Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
Vicki Kowlowitz, PhD, is Adjunct Associate Professor, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
Judy Neubrander, EdD, FNP-BC, is Dean, Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
MyoungJin Kim, PhD, is a Professor, College Statistician, and Director, Office of Nursing Research, Scholarship, and Innovation, Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
Mary J. Dyck, PhD, RN, NHA, is a Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Mennonite College of Nursing, Illinois State University, Normal, IL.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5366.
This content was reviewed and formatted for nursing continuing professional development credit by Trisha Mims, PhD(c), MBA, RN, HCM, AAACN Education Director.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to discuss primary care registered nurse (RN) practice activities, and the perceived benefits, barriers, and educational opportunities for RNs to function at their highest practice scope.Authors
Susan Watkins, PhD, RN, CNE, CPAHAVicki Kowlowitz, PhDJudy Neubrander, EdD, FNP-BCMyoungJin Kim, PhDMary J. Dyck, PhD, RN, NHASpecialties$33Standard Price - Identificationjacn_JF_A2Credits1.3 CH | Available until March 31, 2027IssueQuarter 1VolumeVolume 1 • Number 1
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 3/31/2027.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development 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, authors):
Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
The editor and education director reported no actual or potential conflict of interest in relation to this nursing continuing professional development article.Cara Spencer, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, is a Research Nurse Scientist, UCHealth, Aurora, CO.
June Fouse, MSN/Ed, RN, NPD-BC, is a Clinical Nurse Educator, Ambulatory, UCHealth, Aurora, CO.
Stephanie Storch-Goodyear, MS, RN, NPD-BC, is Supervisor Nursing Professional Development, UCHealth, Aurora, CO.
Jennifer Rodgers, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP, is Chief Nursing Officer, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
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 an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 5366.
This content was reviewed and formatted for nursing continuing professional development credit by Trisha Mims, PhD(c), MBA, RN, HCM, AAACN Education Director.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to discuss processes nurses can employ to manage verbally violent calls through de-escalation scripting, enhanced event documentation, and post-event self-care.Authors
Cara Spencer, PhD, APRN, FNP-BCResearch Nurse Scientist, UCHealthJune Fouse, MSN/Ed, RN, NPD-BCClinical Nurse Educator, UCHealthStephanie Storch-Goodyear, MS, RN, NPD-BCJennifer Rodgers, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANPSpecialtiesGeneral$33Standard Price - Identificationjacn_JF_A3IssueQuarter 1VolumeVolume 1 • Number 1
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General - Identificationjacn_JF_A4IssueQuarter 1VolumeVolume 1 • Number 1
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Susan B. Fowler, PhD, RN, CRRN, NE-BC, FCNSChief Nurse, Research and Innovation, Orlando VA Healthcare System - Identificationjacn_JF_A5IssueQuarter 1VolumeVolume 1 • Number 1
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Kathleen Martinez, MSN, RN, CPN, CICClinical Manager Pediatric Call Center, Children's Hospital Colorado - Identificationjacn_Q2_A1Credits1.3 CH | Available until June 30, 2027IssueQuarter 2VolumeVolume 1 • Number 2
Continuing Education Instructions and Disclosure Information:
Contact hours available until 6/30/2027.
Requirements for Successful Completion:
Complete the learning activity in its entirety and complete the online nursing continuing professional development 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, authors):
Faculty, Planners, and Authors Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
No Disclosures to declare.
Commercial Support and Sponsorship:
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.
This content was reviewed and formatted for nursing continuing professional development credit by Trisha Mims, PhD(c), MBA, RN, HCM, AAACN Education Director.
Learning Outcome:
After completing this learning activity, the learner will be able to discuss one facility’s use of the UPCARE Project to provide clinical immersion in rural primary care settings, with RN preceptors working at the top of their practice scope.Authors
Christina Lam, PhD, RNErika M. Sawin, PhD, RN, FNP-BCJamie D. Robinson, PhD, RN, CNLTina C. Switzer, DNP, RN, CNLPartnership Liaison, James Madison University$33Standard Price - Identificationjacn_Q2_A2IssueQuarter 2VolumeVolume 1 • Number 2
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Stacey A. Hobbick, DNP, M.Ed, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CNEAssistant Professor, Oregon Health and Science UniversitySandra D. Shapiro, DNP, MSN-CNL, FNP-BC, APRNJolanta Vizgirda, DNP, MSN, RN - Identificationjacn_Q2_A3IssueQuarter 2VolumeVolume 1 • Number 2
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Cindy Zellefrow, DNP, MSEd, RN, CSN, EBP-CHolly Chignolli, DNP, MBA, APRN-CNP, EBP-CLindsay Ring, MS, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BCJacklyn Keene, MHI, BSN, RN-BCKate Friedman, BSN, RN, IBCLCRachel Demeter, MHI, BSN, RN, CNORAmy Knupp, PhD, RN, APRN-CNS, CPPSEsther Chipps, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAONBernadette Melnyk, PhD, APRN-CNP, FAANP, FNAP, FAANGeneral - Identificationjacn_Q2_A4IssueQuarter 2VolumeVolume 1 • Number 2
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Rachel E. Start, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAANAssociate VP, MBE Services, Rush University Medical CenterStephanie Witwer, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAANIndependent Nurse ConsultantCynthia L. Murray, BN, AMB-BCRN Consultant Legislative Action Team Office of Primary Care VA Central Office, Veterans Health AdministrationAndrea Petrovanie-Green, MSN, RN, AMB-BC