March 28, 2025- The Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Nurse Residency Program™ has announced a collaboration with American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) to incorporate custom-designed transition-to-practice curriculum into its content offering. The integrated curriculum expands the program’s support of newly licensed nurses transitioning from classroom to clinical practice to promote quality and safety and reduce turnover specifically in ambulatory care settings.
With more types of complex care shifting to outpatient settings, more organizations are integrating nurse residency programs (NRPs) aligned with the required complexity of care. The integration of AAACN’s expertise complements and enhances Vizient’s NRP, ensuring a comprehensive program that spans acute and ambulatory care settings.
Experts from AAACN will work with Vizient to incorporate AAACN’s best practices throughout the Vizient/AACN NRP 12-month program, providing educational content for nurse residents and supportive resources for NRP coordinators transitioning to the ambulatory setting. The primary goal is to enhance the development and resilience of newly licensed nurses to foster a culture that prioritizes well-being and professional integrity.