AMBULATORY CARE NURSING CERTIFICATION
REVIEWED AND SORRECTLY ANSWERED .
Definition of Ambulatory care nursing ANS -complex, multifaceted specialty that encompasses
independent and collaborative practice.
Ambulatory Care Nursing includes ANS -clinical, management, education, research
Ambulatory nurses work with patients who seek care for ANS -health promotion, health maintenance,
health related problems
Services focus on cost-effective ways to: ANS -maximize wellness, prevent illness, disability, disease and
minimize symptoms of acute minor ailments
Supports patients in managing chronic disease- ANS -to effect a more positive health status throughout
the lifespan up to & including a peaceful death
Conceptual framework is a guide/map that specifies: ANS -essential concepts & skills in an area of
practice and relationships between major content and skill area
Major Roles of the Ambulatory Care Nurse ANS -Clinical Practice, Professional development, &
Organizational operation systems
Care management defined ANS -collaborated process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and
advocacy for options and services to meet individuals needs
Continuum of Health care ANS -refers to the categories of care and care services that address
healthcare needs across the consumers' life span
Primary Care: ANS -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
REVIEWED AND SORRECTLY ANSWERED .
Definition of Ambulatory care nursing ANS -complex, multifaceted specialty that encompasses
independent and collaborative practice.
Ambulatory Care Nursing includes ANS -clinical, management, education, research
Ambulatory nurses work with patients who seek care for ANS -health promotion, health maintenance,
health related problems
Services focus on cost-effective ways to: ANS -maximize wellness, prevent illness, disability, disease and
minimize symptoms of acute minor ailments
Supports patients in managing chronic disease- ANS -to effect a more positive health status throughout
the lifespan up to & including a peaceful death
Conceptual framework is a guide/map that specifies: ANS -essential concepts & skills in an area of
practice and relationships between major content and skill area
Major Roles of the Ambulatory Care Nurse ANS -Clinical Practice, Professional development, &
Organizational operation systems
Care management defined ANS -collaborated process of assessment, planning, facilitation, and
advocacy for options and services to meet individuals needs
Continuum of Health care ANS -refers to the categories of care and care services that address
healthcare needs across the consumers' life span
Primary Care: ANS -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
