American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing position statement: the role of the registered nurse in ambulatory care.

Ambulatory care nurses are leaders in their practice settings and across the continuum of care. They are uniquely qualified to influence organizational standards related to patient safety and care delivery in the ambulatory care setting. The current ambulatory care setting is diverse and multifaceted, requiring nurses highly skilled in patient assessment and with the ability to implement a broad range of nursing interventions in a variety of settings. The future of the American health care system depends upon our ability to utilize RNs to the fullest extent of their expertise, licensure, and certification.