Ambulatory Care Nursing Conference To Inspire Leadership For Healthier develop their skills further or train staff.
or train staff. Participants are encouraged to purchase leadership responsibilities that directly affect the quality of patient and family
Communities
22 Dec 2008
Recognizing that better health starts at the grassroots level, the American
Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) will gather nurses March 26-30,
2009 at the Philadelphia Marriott, Philadelphia, PA, for its 34th Annual
Conference. Education sessions will focus on nurses' leadership role in building
healthier communities.
The conference will offer a broad slate of education courses by the country's
leading speakers, as well as an expanded leadership track. Sessions are
designed to meet the needs of ambulatory care nurses who practice in all
settings, including military and telehealth. The conference is particularly valuable
for RNs, LPNs, LVNs, administrators, clinicians, directors, managers, educators,
nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.
Attendees will earn continuing education credits, attend special events, network
with colleagues and meet with vendors in the exhibit hall.
The complete registration brochure and full details about the conference are
available at http://www.aaacn.org.
Program
There are several pre-conference offerings on Thursday, March 26, including the
Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Review Course. The course is designed to
help RNs prepare for the Ambulatory Care Nursing Certification Exam. Attendees
have the opportunity to take this course prior to the exam that will be offered on
Sunday, March 29. This session will provide an overview of the specialty and
present topics in a problem-solving format so attendees may refresh their
knowledge and enhance critical thinking. The course requires a separate
registration fee. For more information about the exam, visit http://www.aaacn.org
and click on "Certification." The application deadline is December 19, 2008.
The keynote address on Friday, March 27, will be presented by Mike Magee,
MD, a well-known author and health care reform expert. Magee will examine the
U.S. health care system and the role home-centered preventive health will play in
coming years.
Concurrent sessions will run from March 27-29. Topics include:
· Managing depression in primary care
· Hiring the best candidate for a telehealth position
· Immunization update (newly recommended vaccines and new
recommendations for existing vaccines)
· Making clinical research in ambulatory care a reality
· Building healthy communities by providing consumers responsive service and
continuity of care
· Resourcing evidence-based practice to enhance quality and safety
· 'Ask the Experts' panel discussion (open forum for information exchange
between ambulatory care nursing leaders)
Telehealth Offerings
Following the main portion of the conference, there will be a Telehealth Nursing
Practice Core Course (TNPCC) on Monday, March 30 (7.5 contact hours). The
course presents baseline knowledge for nurses who handle telephone/telehealth
inquiries. The content is perfect for nurses new to telehealth, those who want to
the new TNPCC Manual (3rd Edition) as a comprehensive reference tool. This
course requires a separate registration fee. If the manual is purchased with the
course, special discounts are offered. Visit http://www.aaacn.org for more details.
In addition to the TNPCC course, there will be nine special telehealth sessions
offered at the conference. Topics include staffing strategies, Magnet designation
issues, critical thinking skill development, and telehealth performance metrics.
Continuing Education
Participants may earn up to 16.5 contact hours during the three day-conference,
and additional hours will be awarded for poster sessions and the pre-conference
workshops. This conference is co-provided with Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc. (AJJ).
AJJ is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
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AACN And AONE Announce Plans For Nurse Manager Certification Exam -
Partnership Follows Launch Of Nurse Manager Orientation Program
04 Feb 2008
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) and the American
Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) announced that they have expanded
their partnership to develop the first certification exam designed exclusively for
nurse managers.
This latest partnership effort is rooted in AACN's and AONE's 6-year
collaboration to provide education and development resources for nurse
managers. Development of a nurse manager certification program is a logical
next step following the highly successful release last year of the Essentials of
Nurse Manager Orientation (ENMO), a comprehensive e-learning program on
which the two organizations collaborated. Providing tools to support and validate
the knowledge, skills and abilities of nurse managers is of vital importance given
the high influence they have on the quality of patient care and the work
environment in which nurses deliver that care.
AACN Certification Corporation completed a study of nurse manager practices
which found that frontline nurse managers are generally prepared for their
leadership roles through on-the-job training. This certification will provide a way
for nurse managers to validate that they have acquired the essential knowledge
and skills necessary to be effective in their role.
The relationship between AACN and AONE began in 2002 when the two
organizations, in collaboration with the Association of PeriOperative Registered
Nurses (AORN), developed the Leadership Learning Domain Framework for
nurse managers and the resulting Nurse Manager Inventory Tool. The Inventory
Tool and ENMO fill a previously unaddressed need organizations and individuals
had for assessing and developing nurse manager leadership skills.
"We are extremely pleased to expand our strong and highly valued partnership
with AONE to provide essential resources for nurse managers," said Wanda
Johanson, RN, MN, chief executive officer of AACN. "The development of this
certification exam will give nurse managers a way to develop and validate their
knowledge as they strive to excel in their demanding roles, carrying out complex
care."
"As an organization dedicated to shaping the future of healthcare through
innovative nursing leadership, AONE is proud to offer a certification exam for
nurse managers, which will significantly add to our depth of nurse leader
resources," said Pamela Thompson, MS, RN, FAAN, chief executive officer for
AONE. "Our continued partnership with AACN makes it possible to fill this need
in a comprehensive and expedient manner."
More information on the Leadership Learning Domain Framework, Nurse
Manager Inventory Tool, and the Essentials of Nurse Manager Orientation is
available on both organizations' web sites at http://www.aacn.org and at
http://www.aone.org.
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) is the largest
specialty nursing organization in the world, representing the interests of more
than 500,000 acute and critical care nurses. Its international headquarters are
located in Aliso Viejo, Calif. Founded in 1969, the association has more than 240
chapters worldwide and is working toward a healthcare system driven by the
needs of patients and their families, where acute and critical care nurses make
their optimal contribution. Complete information about AACN is available online
at www.aacn.org.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is the national
professional organization for nurses who design, facilitate and manage care.
With more than 6,000 members, AONE is the voice of nursing leadership in
healthcare. Since 1967, the organization has provided leadership, professional
development, advocacy and research to advance nursing practice and patient
care, promote nursing leadership excellence and shape public policy for
healthcare. AONE's 48 affiliated state and metropolitan chapters and its alliances
with state hospital associations give the organization's initiatives a regional and
local presence. AONE is a subsidiary of the American Hospital Association.
American Organization of Nurse Executives
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