Ambulatory care nursing
Ambulatory care nursing is the nursing care of patients who receive treatment on an outpatient basis, ie they do not require admission to a hospital for an overnight stay.[1] The setting can vary widely, from hospital-based clinics to patient homes.[2]
Contact with patients in ambulatory care is often relatively brief, and in the context of a high volume of patients. Nurses in this setting require sound assessment skills and the ability to guide patients in making informed health choices.[3]
Quality ambulatory care nursing has been associated with fewer emergency room visits, hospital visits and readmissions.[4]
References
- ↑ "Ambulatory care". The Free Dictionary. Farlex. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ↑ "What is Ambulatory Care Nursing?". American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ↑ Stokowski, Laura A (September 26, 2011). "Ambulatory Care Nursing: Yes, It's a Specialty". Medscape Nurses. WebMD. Retrieved 11 October 2014.
- ↑ Williams, Scott (February 12, 2007). "Nurse Leaders Study Value of Ambulatory Care Nurses". Nurse.com (Gannett Healthcare Group). Retrieved 11 October 2014.
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