Serve on a task force - networking with ambulatory care nurses from across the country can be very rewarding!
The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) occasionally invites members to assist the association in meeting their goals by volunteering to serve on a task force. Members are informed of new volunteer opportunities via email as new projects and initiatives are established. Work is accomplished via conference calls, screen sharing platforms, and email.
ONGOING TASK FORCES
AAACN History Task Force
Purpose
In May 2025, AAACN will hold its 50th Annual Conference in San Diego May 20-24, 2025. AAACN current and past leaders are working on a variety of projects to commemorate the special milestone, including a publication and a ViewPoint article laying out AAACN’s history, a new legacy scholarship, and celebratory events to take place at the conference.
Leadership
Co-Chairs
Cynthia L. Murray, BN, AMB-BC
Stephanie Witwer, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Team Leads
Debra Cox, MS, RN, NEA-BC
Deena Gilland, DNP, RN, NEA-BC FAAN
Terrie Hemman, BSN, RN, MBA-HCM, CCCM
Kitty Shulman, MSN, AMB-BC
Stephanie Witwer, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Task Force Members
Julie Alban, DNP, MPH, AMB-BC, CCCTM
Katherine Andersen, MSN, AMB-BC, CCM
Linda Brixey, AMB-BC
Eileen Esposito, DNP, RN, AMB-BC, CPHQ
Kristene Kemp Grayem, APRN, MSN, AMB-BC
Cynthia Nowicki Hnatiuk, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN
Toyin Lawal, DNP, MSN, RN, CCCTM
Kathy Mertens, DNP, MN, MPH, RN
Andrea Petrovanie-Green, RN, MSN, AMB-BC
Christine Ruygrok, MBA, RN, AMB-BC
Barbara White, MS, RN
Cynthia L. Murray, BN, AMB-BC
Stephanie Witwer, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Ambulatory Care Nursing Review Questions Revision Task Force
Purpose
AAACN has convened a Task Force to revise and expand the Ambulatory Care Nursing Review Questions to align with the updated Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing. This essential resource will help nurses prepare for the ANCC Ambulatory Care Nursing Board Certification examination.
The revised study tool will feature multiple-choice questions formatted like the exam, complete with correct answers, rationales, and references to the corresponding pages in the Core Curriculum. Developed alongside the latest Core Curriculum revision, this resource will provide the most comprehensive and up-to-date support for your certification journey.
Leadership
Co-Chair/Co-Editors
Lilly Klomsten, MSN, RN, AMB-BC
Co-Editor/Co-Chair Monica Mount, DNP, NEA-BC, ACNS-BC
Publications Committee Liaison
Ray Snider, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Lilly Klomsten, MSN, RN, AMB-BC
Monica Mount, DNP, NEA-BC, ACNS-BC
Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing Revision Task Force
Purpose
The Core Curriculum is one of the most essential, foundational textbooks available for ambulatory care nursing. It provides the latest in-depth knowledge across the continuum, and it is used by nurses to prepare for the ambulatory care nursing certification exam, and as a resource for training and continuing education. This book adds tremendous value to your practice, providing a deeper, broader knowledge spanning all aspects of the specialty, as well as knowledge critical for nurses' leadership, education, and research success.
AAACN has commissioned a new Task Force to revise the Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing, 4th Edition, published in 2019, and create the 5th edition, which will include changes and progress within the industry, particularly within telehealth arena.
Leadership
Chair/Editor
Caroline Coburn, DNP, MS, ANP-BC
Caroline Coburn, DNP, MS, ANP-BC
Co-Chairs/Co-Editors
Edtrina Moss, PhD, AMB-BC, NE-BC, CLSSGB
Dawn Vonderheide, DNP, RN, AMB-BC, NE-BC
Edtrina Moss, PhD, AMB-BC, NE-BC, CLSSGB
Dawn Vonderheide, DNP, RN, AMB-BC, NE-BC
Telehealth Standards Revision Task Force
Purpose
Telehealth is rapidly evolving, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, transforming how care is delivered and coordinated. With advances in technology, shifts in healthcare, and the growing role of telehealth, it's crucial that our standards keep pace.
The Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional Telehealth Nursing was last updated in 2018. To ensure it remains current, evidence-based, and aligned with the latest developments in telehealth nursing, AAACN has created a task force to revise and update the standards for the 7th edition, specifically focusing on telehealth's unique role in nursing, distinct from the broader ambulatory care scope.
Leadership
Editor/Chair
Tabitha Anglea, MSN, RN, CAVRN, NEA-BC, AMB-BC
Co-Editor/Co-Chair
Elizabeth Wright, MBA, BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Publications Committee Liaison
Sherrie Bragg, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, AMB-BC, LSSGB
Telehealth Advisors
Carolyn Rutledge, PhD, FNP-BC, FAAN
Task Force Members
Katherine Andersen, MSN, AMB-BC, CCM
Meta Banville, RN
Alicia Bosse, MBA, BSN, RN, CMSRN
Sheryl Bartlett, BSN, RN
Kathleen Broyles, CPN, CPHON, NPD-BC
Emmika Elkin, MSN, RN, OCN, NPDA-BC
Susanna Gadsby, MBA, MSN, RN, AMB-BC, NPD-BC
Samantha Greed, RN, MSN
Terrie R. Hemman, BSN, RN, MBA-HCM, CCCM
Coral Rea Hobbs, RN, AMB-BC
Laticia Humphrey, MSN, RN
Karen Jeremiah, RN
Kathryn Koehne, DNP, AMB-BC, C-TNP
Sonya Magee, JD, BSN, RN
Carol Rutenberg, MNSc, RN, AMB-BC, C-TNP
Aysha Sajid, RN
Nicole Sanna, RN, MSN
Regina Scott-Rice, MSN, RN
Danielle Smith, MSN, RN
Annie Tyrell, BSN, RN
Adrienne Williams, MHA, BSN, RN
Tabitha Anglea, MSN, RN, CAVRN, NEA-BC, AMB-BC
Elizabeth Wright, MBA, BSN, RN, AMB-BC