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In-Person Seminar

Ambulatory Care Nursing Exam Review


Credit Available - See Contact Hours tab below.

Categories:
Ambulatory Care
Speaker:
Jessie Desir, M.S. Ed., AMB-BC, OCN
Program Type:
Certification Exam Review
Duration:
2-Day Event
Location:
Allina Health - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Dates

Overview

Target Audience

RN, CNS, NP


Course Description

The Ambulatory Care Nursing Exam Review is designed to prepare those nurses working in ambulatory care to sit for the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s exam. Ambulatory Care Nursing encompasses all practice settings of Ambulatory Care including, but not limited to, outpatient surgery, office settings, clinics and primary care settings. The course content is based on the exam blueprint provided by ANCC.

Key Learning Outcome

  • After completing the program, 80% of participants will report an increase in knowledge and confidence necessary to pass the certification exam.

Program Objectives

This program prepares the learner to:

  • Describe the Ambulatory Care Nursing Exam, test plan and the practice requirements to sit for the exam.
  • Construct a study plan for the exam based on understanding the blueprint and domains of practice covered.
  • Identify common mistakes and pitfalls that are made during studying and testing for the exam.
  • Recall the core components covered in the exam through didactic supplementation and test questions.

Contact Hours


ANCC Approved

ANCC Accredited Provider

 

Contact Hours: 13.5 (Includes .5 Pharmacology Contact Hours)

 

MED-ED, Inc. is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

 

MED-ED, Inc. is an approved provider by the following State Boards of Nursing: Florida/FBN 50-1286 and California #CEP10453.



Course Materials

Speaker

Jessie Desir, M.S. Ed., AMB-BC, OCN Related Seminars and Products

MED-ED, Inc


Jessie Desir has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing degree from Barry University, Miami Shores, FL. She has also obtained a Master of Science in Nursing Education from SUNY-Stony Brook, NY.

Jessie is currently the second-time acting president of the Miami-Dade Chapter Oncology Nursing Society (MDONS). Jessie served as president in 2023 and was reelected to serve as president in the year 2025 (the first time in the chapter's history). In her presidency role, Jessie led the Miami-Dade chapter by serving the oncology nursing community through networking opportunities, encouraging oncology nursing educational programs and supporting volunteer services throughout the nursing community.

Jessie works full-time as a medical science liaison (MSL) supporting medical science data and sharing that knowledge with key opinion leaders and other healthcare professionals. She maintains a strong clinical and scientific presence within the oncology space. 

Jessie’s most recent experience was at the University of Miami, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, FL. There, she served as a university health system lecturer within the professional development department and as a board member in launching the first nursing journal club


General Information

Tuition Includes

Program Handout, Electronic PowerPoint Slides and CE Certificate.

The Day Of

Sign-in begins at 7:30 am. The day includes a one-hour lunch (on your own), as well as a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each. The order of lectures presented and break times may vary according to speaker preference.

Location

Allina Health
MacMillan Center Sundet 3
2925 Chicago Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN  55407

Parking

Will be covered by Allina Health with a parking voucher for the Purple Ramp.

Hosting Hospital

Hosting Hospital

Allina Health System

 Abbott Northwestern Hospital – Allina Health

In conjunction with...

MED-ED, Inc. A Leader in Nursing Continuing Education

 

How to Register

Registration for this seminar is being handled through the hosting hospital.
Please download the brochure for more information or to register.

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Location Map

Allina Health

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2925 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55407, United States
(612) 262-5000
www.allinahealth.org

Agenda

Day 1
Date/Time: Wed, Sep 23, 2026 - 08:00 AM to 04:30 PM (CDT)

Contact Hours: 7

Topics Covered

  • Test-Taking Information
    It’s All About You
  • Professional Issues (22%)
    Overview of Ambulatory Care Nursing | Advocacy for Ambulatory Care Nursing | Leadership Styles | Mentoring, Precepting, Coaching | Delegating | Legal and Regulatory
  • Clinical Practice (34%)
    Nursing Process in the Ambulatory Setting | Rapid Assessment | Care Management and Disease Management | Medication Management: Unapproved Abbreviations, Verbal Orders, Safety | Complementary and Alternative Medications and Treatment | Drug-Seeking Behaviors

Day 2
Date/Time: Thu, Sep 24, 2026 - 08:00 AM to 04:00 PM (CDT)

Contact Hours: 6.5

Topics Covered

  • Clinical Practice (cont.)
    Consent and Universal Protocol | Specimens | Care Across the Lifespan
  • Systems (10.67%)
    Operations and Fiscal Management | Evidence-Based Practice | Performance Improvement | Quality Monitors | Sterilization and Disinfection
  • Communication (19.33%)
    Interpersonal Skills | Cultural Competence | Communication Barriers | Telephone and Multimedia Communication
  • Education (14%)
    Health Literacy | Modes of Educational Delivery | Hand-Off Communication | Health Promotion and Disease