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Definition of Ambulatory care nursing - complex, multifaceted specialty that encompasses independent and collaborative practice. Ambulatory Care Nursing includes - clinical, management, education, research Ambulatory nurses work with patients who seek care for - health promotion, health maintenance, health related problems Services focus on cost-effective ways to: - maximize wellness, prevent illness, disability, disease and minimize symptoms of acute minor ailments Supports patients in managing chronic disease- - to effect a more positive health status throughout the lifespan up to & including a peaceful death Conceptual framework is a guide/map that specifies: - essential concepts & skills in an area of practice and relationships between major content and skill area Major Roles of the Ambulatory Care Nurse - Clinical Practice, Professional development, & Organizational operation systems Care management defined - collaborated process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and advocacy for options and services to meet individuals needs Continuum of Health care - refers to the categories of care and care services that address healthcare needs across the consumers' life span Primary Care: - principle point of contact within a health care system-integrates primary services with other levels of care. Involves widest scope of health care. Continuity is key characteristic Secondary care: - synonymous with hospital services Tertiary Care: - highly specialized, highly technological hospital services Mass Casualty Triaging - First responders using START to evaluate victims and assign them to one of 4 categories Mass casualty (RED) - Immediate Mass casualty (YELLOW) - Delayed Mass casualty (Green) - Walking wounded/mino