Join the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) to connect with others and gain knowledge that you will apply immediately to your practice.
We invite you to connect with a dynamic network of professional nurses who will inspire your passion for ambulatory care nursing. Our members have the same goals and face the same challenges as you, and they generously share their experiences and best practices.
When you join our community, you’ll experience camaraderie that is unmatched. The American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) understands, appreciates, and supports you in your unique role as an RN in the ambulatory care setting. With our resources, you will enhance your knowledge and expertise, polish your leadership skills, and advocate for your specialty.
You will have the tools you need to energize your career and meet your patients’ increasingly complex needs.
Ambulatory Care Nursing Roles
- Administrators and directors
- Advanced practice nurses
- Care coordinators
- Consultants
- Educators
- Hospital-based outpatient clinics/centers
- Managers and supervisors
- Researchers
- Staff nurses
Ambulatory Care Nursing Settings
- Colleges/educational institutions
- Community hospitals
- Free standing facilities
- Military and VA settings
- Managed care/HMOs/PPOs
- Patient homes
- Solo/Group medical practices
- Telehealth call centers
- University hospitals
Join AAACN today and enjoy these benefits:
- Free monthly ANCC contact hours
- Free copy of AAACN’s Journal of Ambulatory Care Nursing, with free ANCC contact hours
- $100 discount on ANCC’s Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification
- Discounted registration for AAACN’s Annual Conference
- Discounted subscription to one of three key nursing journals:
- Nursing Economic$
- MEDSURG Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- FREE specialty content webinars with ANCC contact hours
- Access to AAACN’s ViewPoint publication, featuring free ANCC contact hours
- Access to AAACN’s scholarships, research grants, and awards
- Discounts on AAACN resources, publications, and courses
- Access to AAACN’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Opportunities to grow and expand your professional network by connecting to exclusive members-only online communities
- Opportunities to serve on task forces, committees, SIGs, and more!
- Access to personal benefits such as travel and ticket discounts through MemberDeals
- Monthly Ambulatory Care Nursing updates on AAACN’s Email Newsletter
- Ability to run for office, serve on AAACN’s committees, and vote for leadership (Active , Lifetime and Senior Members only)
- Stay up to date on ambulatory care nursing, care coordination and transition management, and telehealth nursing
- And much more!