Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing: Advancing the Art and Science

Authored by Candia Baker Laughlin and Stephanie G. Witwer, the 4th edition of the Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing is a comprehensive reference that supports the mission of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN). This edition is designed to advance the art and science of ambulatory care nursing, a unique domain of specialty nursing practice that focuses on healthcare for individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations.

Comprehensive Content for Ambulatory Care Nurses

The 20 chapters of this enhanced curriculum are organized to address the educational needs of experienced nurses or those new to the specialty, as well as provide a review for those seeking specialty certification as an ambulatory care nurse.

New Features and Expansions

• New and reconfigured chapters on ambulatory care nursing professional communication, procedures and technical skills, leadership, nurse-sensitive indicators, and care coordination and transition management.
• Expanded content on telehealth technologies, interventions for health promotion and disease prevention, and needs of special populations at end-of-life and in sedated and surgical procedures.
• New content on emerging clinical issues in ambulatory care settings, such as pain management, dementia, opioid overdose, and re-emerging vaccine-preventable infectious diseases.

CNE Contact Hours and Learning Opportunities

Over 30 CNE contact hours are available through AAACN, providing nurses with opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills in ambulatory care nursing.

Product Details

Publisher: American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing

Language: English

Format: Paperback

Pages: 506

Publication Date: March 1, 2019

ISBN-10: 1940325501

ISBN-13: 978-1940325507