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With a record of producing top notch cardiovascular nursing leaders and conducting nursing research, the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing was a clear choice for the Preventive Cardiovascular Nursing Association’s first-ever Institutional Award for Excellence in Promoting Cardiovascular Care.
Read More »Cardiovascular nurses who counsel patients to improve diet quality may be confronted with questions regarding what “natural flavors” really are and why there are in so many foods.
Read More »The National Academy of Sciences has reported a slowdown in mortality improvement rates in the United States compared to other countries, and studies indicate that a major contributor is the rise in the prevalence of obesity.
Read More »According to the results of a recent randomized exercise trial in which healthy, sedentary middle age participants were randomized to two years of exercise training or attention control, there is high promise for the phrase “it’s not too late to start exercising”.
Read More »The GCNLF guidance document is designed to be used when talking with stakeholders, ministers of health, and CVD teams about the important role nurses can play in CVD prevention and management.
Read More »PCNA is excited to announce the winners of our slate of 2018 awards. PCNA is proud to recognize these individuals for their significant contributions to preventive cardiovascular nursing.
Read More »Much work remains to be accomplished to meet the American Heart Association (AHA) 2020 Impact Goals.
Read More »During his opening keynote address at the 2018 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, Eric D. Peterson, MD, MPH, FAHA, FACC will take on the topic of “Big Data and the Future of Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment”.
Read More »Dr. Hayman will share her vast knowledge of CVD prevention in children and adolescents during her plenary session, “Pediatric Prevention Guidelines: It’s Never Too Early (or Too Late) to Focus on Heart Health”.
Read More »Innovative medicines can have significant impact on individuals who would otherwise have suboptimal management of their condition. The path to acquiring these medicines can be difficult. This article highlights some of the barriers that both patients and providers face with the prior authorization process and how to overcome these challenges.
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