Ambulatory care nursing

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Ambulatory care nursing is the nursing care of patients who receive treatment on an outpatient basis, ie they do not require admission to a hospital for an overnight stay.[1] Ambulatory care includes those clinical, organizational and professional activities engaged in by registered nurses with and for individuals, groups, and populations who seek assistance with improving health and/or seek care for health-related problems.[2] The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) describes ambulatory care nursing as a comprehensive practice which is built on a broad knowledge base of nursing and health sciences, and applies clinical expertise rooted in the nursing process.[2]

Ambulatory care nurses use evidence based information across a variety of outpatient health care settings to achieve and ensure patient safety and quality of care while improving patient outcomes. Contact with patients in

readmissions.[4]

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References

  1. ^ "Ambulatory care". The Free Dictionary. Farlex. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "What is Ambulatory Care Nursing?". American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  3. ^ Stokowski, Laura A (September 26, 2011). "Ambulatory Care Nursing: Yes, It's a Specialty". Medscape Nurses. WebMD. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
  4. ^ Williams, Scott (February 12, 2007). "Nurse Leaders Study Value of Ambulatory Care Nurses". Nurse.com. Gannett Healthcare Group. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014. Retrieved 11 October 2014.

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