What Does an Ambulatory Nurse Do

Ambulatory care nurses practice in settings distinctive from other nurses. They practice in primary and specialty care outpatient venues, non-acute surgical and diagnostic outpatient settings in the community, and during telehealth encounters that occur across distances in the virtual environment.

What do nurses do in ambulatory care?

An ambulatory care nurse is a nursing professional that treats patients that seek routine medical care for acute and chronic illnesses as well as injuries, usually outside of a hospital setting.

Why do you want to be an ambulatory care nurse?

Practice RNs working in an ambulatory or outpatient offices have the unique opportunity to bond with their patients long-term. Having regular appointments lets nurses and patients connect and get to know each other outside of a hospital setting.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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