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Announcing the 2022 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium Award Winners
Each year, the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) takes time at the Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium to celebrate the contributions of exceptional individuals and institutions to cardiovascular nursing and cardiovascular disease…
Read MoreUrgent Call to Action for Nurses to Improve Hypertension Control
In response to the Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Hypertension, nursing leaders have come together to outline how nurses can address the growing hypertension burden. PCNA joined with 11…
Read MoreMaternal Obesity and Cardiovascular Health
Thank you to Nicole Crossley, RN, BSN, RDN, LD and Emily Jones, PhD, RNC-OB, FAHA, FPCNA for this article on maternal obesity and cardiovascular health. Cardiovascular Maternal Health Cardiovascular disease…
Read More5 Reasons to Attend the 2022 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium
Whether you attend in person or virtually, the Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium is a great place to network and connect with cardiovascular nurses and providers, to share ideas and gain inspiration…
Read MoreSocial Determinants of Health and Obesity
Implications for Clinical Research and Practice Thank you to Jillian Randolph BA, and Janna Stephens RN, PhD for this article connecting the social determinants of health and obesity. Obesity and…
Read MoreThe Difficulty in Diagnosing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Difficulty in Diagnosing Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle that affects the heart’s ability to pump. Properly diagnosing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy…
Read MoreTalking About Obesity
Addressing Barriers to Communicating Effectively About Obesity There are conversations that many of us dread. The subject matter is difficult. It may not be the first time we’ve had this…
Read MoreNew Abstracts Category: Graduate Capstone
Graduate Capstone Category PCNA is excited to introduce a brand-new category in our Call for Abstracts this year. The new Graduate Capstone category is designed to appeal to nurse educators…
Read MoreCall to Action: Cardiovascular-Related Maternal Mortality
PCNA’s Advocacy Committee authored an article in the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing titled A Call to Action: Cardiovascular-Related Maternal Mortality – Inequities in Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color. Aptly…
Read More2021 Fall Learning Series
5 Virtual Continuing Education Events This Fall Join us for free educational events this fall, where you can earn continuing education contact hours and learn the latest in cardiovascular disease…
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