Ambulatory Nursing
Certification
(2025-2026)
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,Standard 1: Assessment The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting systematically collects or
supervises collection of focused data related to health needs and concerns of
patients, groups, or populations
Standard 2: Diagnosis The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting analyzes assessment dated to
determine diagnostic statements for health promotion, health maintenance, or
health-related problems or issues.
Standard 3: Outcomes Identification The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting identifies expected and/or desired
outcomes in a plan of care individualized for a specific patient, group or population
Standard 4 - Planning The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting develops a plan that identifies
strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes in individuals and/or
populations
Standard 5: Implementation The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting enacts the identified plan of care
Standard 5a: Coordination of care The RN practicing care coordination and transition management coordinates the
delivery of care within the practice setting and across health care settings
Standard 5b: Health Teaching and Health Promotion The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting employs educational stragegies
that promote individual community and population health and safety
Standard 5d - Telehealth Services The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting providing telehealth services
adheres to the current AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional
Telehealth Nursing in all Practice environments
Standard 5d: Consultation The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting provides consultation developing
interprofessional plans of care, enhancing the ability of other professionals and
effecting change
Standard 6: Evaluation The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting evaluates progress toward
attainment of stated outcomes
Standard 7: Ethics The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting incorporates professional codes of
ethics with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique
attributes of every person
Standard 8: Education The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting attains knowledge and
competency that reflects current ambulatory nursing care practice
Standard 9: Research and Evidence-Based Practice The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting actively participates in evidence-
based practice initiatives and research activities to advance ambulatory care
nursing and improve patient outcomes
Standard 10: Performance Improvement The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting enhances the quality, efficiency,
and effectiveness of clinical and professional nursing practice and organizational
system
Standard 11: Communication The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting communicates effectively using a
variety of formats, tools, and technologies to build professional relationships and
deliver care across the continuum
, Standard 12: Leadership The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting demonstrates leadership
behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community
Standard 13: Collaboration The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting collaborates with patients, family
members, caregivers, and other health professionals in the conduct of ambulatory
care nursing practice
Standard 14: Professional Practice Evaluation The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting evaluates his/her own and others
nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines,
patient outcomes, organizational policies and procedures, and relevant
governmental regulations and statutes
Standard 15: Resource Utilization The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting utilizes appropriate resources to
plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective,
and fiscally responsible
Standard 16: Environment The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting actively engages in initiatives that
create and maintain an environment of care that is safe and hazard-free
Standard An authoritative statement developed and disseminated by a professional
organization, government agency, or regulatory agency by which the competency
and quality of nursing practice, services, research, or education can be judged
Patient An individual who requests and or receives nursing services
Family Defined by pt in their own terms and may include individuals related by blood, or
marriage, or in self-defined relationships
Nursing Staff Individuals who participate in delivering nursing care. These individuals are either
RNs or are supervised by RNs.
Health Care Team Includes patient, family, and all members of the health care systems who are
involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care
Nursing Services Organized services delivered to groups of patients by nursing staff. Includes direct
nursing care as well as services that support or facilitate direct care.
Competency Refers to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors identified as performance standards
constituting the acceptable demonstration of ability in a role
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice The process by which nurses make clinical decisions, using the best available
research evidence, their clinical expertise, and patient preferences in the context of
available resources
What are the components of a Standard The standard statement, measurement criteria that tis a specific, measurable
indicator that demonstrates compliance with the standard.
What are the types of criteria for a Standard? Each standard has two types of criteria:
a) measurement criteria for all RNs in ambulatory care settings
b) Specific measurement criteria for nurse executives, administrators, and
managers in ambulatory care settings
Certification
(2025-2026)
Question and Answers
Expert Verified
(With A+ Grades Guarantee)
,Standard 1: Assessment The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting systematically collects or
supervises collection of focused data related to health needs and concerns of
patients, groups, or populations
Standard 2: Diagnosis The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting analyzes assessment dated to
determine diagnostic statements for health promotion, health maintenance, or
health-related problems or issues.
Standard 3: Outcomes Identification The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting identifies expected and/or desired
outcomes in a plan of care individualized for a specific patient, group or population
Standard 4 - Planning The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting develops a plan that identifies
strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes in individuals and/or
populations
Standard 5: Implementation The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting enacts the identified plan of care
Standard 5a: Coordination of care The RN practicing care coordination and transition management coordinates the
delivery of care within the practice setting and across health care settings
Standard 5b: Health Teaching and Health Promotion The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting employs educational stragegies
that promote individual community and population health and safety
Standard 5d - Telehealth Services The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting providing telehealth services
adheres to the current AAACN Scope and Standards of Practice for Professional
Telehealth Nursing in all Practice environments
Standard 5d: Consultation The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting provides consultation developing
interprofessional plans of care, enhancing the ability of other professionals and
effecting change
Standard 6: Evaluation The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting evaluates progress toward
attainment of stated outcomes
Standard 7: Ethics The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting incorporates professional codes of
ethics with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique
attributes of every person
Standard 8: Education The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting attains knowledge and
competency that reflects current ambulatory nursing care practice
Standard 9: Research and Evidence-Based Practice The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting actively participates in evidence-
based practice initiatives and research activities to advance ambulatory care
nursing and improve patient outcomes
Standard 10: Performance Improvement The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting enhances the quality, efficiency,
and effectiveness of clinical and professional nursing practice and organizational
system
Standard 11: Communication The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting communicates effectively using a
variety of formats, tools, and technologies to build professional relationships and
deliver care across the continuum
, Standard 12: Leadership The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting demonstrates leadership
behaviors in practice settings, across the profession, and in the community
Standard 13: Collaboration The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting collaborates with patients, family
members, caregivers, and other health professionals in the conduct of ambulatory
care nursing practice
Standard 14: Professional Practice Evaluation The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting evaluates his/her own and others
nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines,
patient outcomes, organizational policies and procedures, and relevant
governmental regulations and statutes
Standard 15: Resource Utilization The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting utilizes appropriate resources to
plan, provide, and sustain evidence-based nursing services that are safe, effective,
and fiscally responsible
Standard 16: Environment The RN practicing in the ambulatory care setting actively engages in initiatives that
create and maintain an environment of care that is safe and hazard-free
Standard An authoritative statement developed and disseminated by a professional
organization, government agency, or regulatory agency by which the competency
and quality of nursing practice, services, research, or education can be judged
Patient An individual who requests and or receives nursing services
Family Defined by pt in their own terms and may include individuals related by blood, or
marriage, or in self-defined relationships
Nursing Staff Individuals who participate in delivering nursing care. These individuals are either
RNs or are supervised by RNs.
Health Care Team Includes patient, family, and all members of the health care systems who are
involved in development, implementation, and evaluation of plan of care
Nursing Services Organized services delivered to groups of patients by nursing staff. Includes direct
nursing care as well as services that support or facilitate direct care.
Competency Refers to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors identified as performance standards
constituting the acceptable demonstration of ability in a role
Evidence-Based Nursing Practice The process by which nurses make clinical decisions, using the best available
research evidence, their clinical expertise, and patient preferences in the context of
available resources
What are the components of a Standard The standard statement, measurement criteria that tis a specific, measurable
indicator that demonstrates compliance with the standard.
What are the types of criteria for a Standard? Each standard has two types of criteria:
a) measurement criteria for all RNs in ambulatory care settings
b) Specific measurement criteria for nurse executives, administrators, and
managers in ambulatory care settings
