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 and enjoy the rewards
Connect with a community of ambulatory care colleagues
- Meet and network with other passionate nurses at the Annual Conference
- Join a Special Interest Group (SIG)
- Participate in Communities - the online networking community of AAACN
Boost your knowledge and build your practice
- Read the ViewPoint Publication (earn free contact hours) and the monthly AAACN Email Newsletter
- Access a variety of education activities and earn contact hours
- Obtain study resources (at a discount) to help you prepare for certification in ambulatory care nursing
- Apply for scholarships, research grants, and awards
- Choose a complimentary subscription to one of three journals:
Develop your leadership skills
- Volunteer to serve on task forces, committees, and Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
- Write an article, present a poster, speak at the Annual Conference, or present a webinar
- Obtain leadership and practice resources in the Online Library
Advocate for your specialty
- Stay up to date on ambulatory care, care coordination and transition management, and telehealth nursing
- Use AAACN position statements and standards of practice to promote the role of the ambulatory care nurse