Recognizing Excellence in Cardiovascular Nursing through Awards
We are pleased to recognize health care professionals by honoring their accomplishments with several awards, grants, and PCNA fellowship.
With six yearly awards and a yearly fellowship induction, PCNA has recognized over 60 nurses and advanced practice nurses in the past 5 years.
Awards | Submissions Open | Submissions Close |
---|---|---|
PCNA Fellowship | July 1 | December 3 |
Terry Thomas Clinical Practice Award | July 1 | December 3 |
Heart Failure Award | July 1 | December 3 |
Advocacy Award for CVD Prevention | July 1 | December 3 |
Chapter Excellence Award | July 1 | December 3 |
Institutional Award for Excellence in Promoting CV Care | July 1 | December 3 |


2023 Award Winners
PCNA Fellowship
Honorary Fellow: Janet Wright, MD, FACC, FPCNA
Diane Bardell, BSN, RN-BC
Jessie Cunanan, RN, RM, MAN, EMTB, CHA, FRSPH, SMRIN, DLGHO
Jonathan David, MSN, RN, EBP-C, CCRP, NE-BC, AACC
Binu Koirala, PhD, MGS, RN
Lynsey Mahlum, ANP-C, CHFN
Pamela Martyn-Nemeth, PhD, RN, FAHA, FAAN
Claire Mortimer, BSN, RN, CV-RN
Heidi Salisbury, RN, MSN, CNS-BC, ACGN
Carissa Vukovich, RN, PHN
Terry Thomas Clinical Practice Award
Thomas Hinneh, RN, Johns Hopkins University
Heart Failure Prevention Award
Anita Rich, DNP, RN, CHFN, CDCES, Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Advocacy Award for CVD Prevention
Lynne Braun, PhD, CNP, FAHA, FAANP, FNLA, FPCNA, FAAN, Rush University
Medical Center (Honorary)
Chapter Excellence Award
Crescent City Chapter
Institutional Award for Excellence in Promoting Cardiovascular Care
East Jefferson General Hospital
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