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PCNA at the European Society of Cardiology’s Congress 2015

By PCNA | September 9, 2015

Why would our board and staff trek all the way to London to attend the European Society of Cardiology’s Congress 2015? The short answer is “to elevate the role of nurses”.

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Susan Bush and Sandra Dunbar Appointed to PCNA Board of Directors

By PCNA | August 14, 2015

PCNA is pleased to announce the addition of Susan Bush, BSN, FPCNA, and Sandra Dunbar, RN, DSN, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN to the Board of Directors.

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PCNA Applauds ACC’s Team Approach to Cardiovascular Practice

By PCNA | May 12, 2015

he Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association congratulates our American College of Cardiology (ACC) colleagues for this important, timely, and forward-thinking health policy statement.

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PCNA Publishes Position Paper on Oral Antiplatelet Adherence

By PCNA | May 4, 2015

A recent survey found that 52 percent of ACS patients who were currently taking an oral antiplatelet have missed taking or changed the way they take their prescribed OAP therapy.

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PCNA Board Member Jo-Ann Eastwood Leads Cardiovascular Patient Trial with UCLA

By PCNA | December 22, 2014

Mobile health (m-health) apps are still in their beginning stages, however, many researchers and advocates hope they will soon contribute to major advances in the treatment of diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions.

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PCNA Convenes First Annual Global Nursing Leadership Forum in NYC

By PCNA | October 23, 2014

PCNA convened the first Global Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Nursing Leadership Forum this October, which gathered internationally recognized nurse leaders to formulate a “Draft Master Plan” to address CVD and stroke prevention challenges encountered by nurses worldwide.

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PCNA Expresses Support For World Thrombosis Day

By PCNA | September 23, 2014

(September 17, 2014) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), headquartered in Madison, Wis., is proud to express their support for this year’s World Thrombosis Day, taking place on Monday October…

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PCNA Shows Support For WHF World Heart Day This September

By PCNA | September 23, 2014

(September 17, 2014) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), based in Madison, Wis., is proud to announce its support of this year’s World Heart Federation (WHF) World Heart Day, taking…

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PCNA Call For Abstracts Begins This September

By PCNA | September 23, 2014

(September 17, 2014) The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), headquartered in Madison, Wis., will hold its 21st Annual Symposium in Anaheim, CA, this April 8-11, 2015. During the symposium, healthcare…

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Heart Disease and Stroke Rates Have Dropped Significantly in the Last Decade

By PCNA | August 20, 2014

For Immediate Release Madison, WI (August 19, 2014) President of Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA), Barbara Fletcher, RN, MN, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN makes statement following news published yesterday that the…

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