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.

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PCNA FellowshipJuly 1December 3
Terry Thomas Clinical Practice AwardJuly 1December 3
Heart Failure AwardJuly 1December 3
Advocacy Award for CVD PreventionJuly 1December 3
Chapter Excellence AwardJuly 1December 3
Institutional Award for Excellence in Promoting CV CareJuly 1December 3

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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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