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Announcing the 2017 Cardiovascular Nursing Award Winners

By PCNA | March 15, 2017

PCNA is excited to announce the winners of our slate of 2017 awards. PCNA is proud to recognize these individuals for their significant contributions to preventive cardiovascular nursing.

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Donna Louie – All Heart

By PCNA | February 28, 2017

It was love at first glimpse… orderly valves that kept blood flowing in one direction, elegant sweeping vessels feeding that perseverant muscle, relentlessly rising to the needs and challenges of the body.

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Profile of a Member: Carol Marsh

By PCNA | February 1, 2017

It is very rewarding to help patients navigate the journey from diagnosis to confidently living with heart disease. That often includes a lifestyle overhaul. However, knowledge is rarely all that is needed to empower patients to make lifestyle changes.

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Profile of a Member: Regina Dowling

By PCNA | January 9, 2017

Regina Dowling takes a trip down memory lane that everyone will enjoy.

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Member Profile: Julie Chesterwood

By PCNA | December 5, 2016

A typical day involves being prepared, flexible and creative! Anticipating patients’ needs and meeting them even in the simplest ways can have a huge impact.

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2016 Nursing Research Grant Winner Announced

By PCNA | December 5, 2016

Congratulations to Lynn Baniak, PhD, RN on being award the 2016 Nursing Research Grant.

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Member Profile: Sally Foland

By PCNA | November 8, 2016

I liken our leadership to a flock of Canadian geese, who take turns being at the front to keep the flock headed in the right direction.

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Barbara J. Drew Receives American Heart Association Distinguished Scientist Award

By PCNA | July 21, 2014

For Immediate Release (July 2, 2014) The American Heart Association (AHA) is the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to fighting cardiovascular disease and stroke. Each year, AHA honors a…

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PCNA Congratulates 20th Annual Symposium Award Winners and Fellows

By PCNA | June 5, 2014

For Immediate Release Media Contact: Joe Searls Public Relations & Marketing Manager P: 608-442-3448 | E: jsearls@pcna.net (May 29, 2014) – The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) celebrated the 20th…

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PCNA’s National Nurses Week Nurse of the Day: Yvonne Commodore-Mensah

By PCNA | June 5, 2014

National Nurses Week: May 6, 2014 – May 12, 2014 Yvonne Commodore-Mensah RN, BSN Yvonne Commodore-Mensah is currently a PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. She obtained…

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