Recognizing Innovative Heart Failure Initiatives
The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association Heart Failure Prevention Award recognizes a registered or advanced practice nurse who has demonstrated an innovative, successful model of primary or secondary preventive care for patients with heart failure.
Award
The winner of this award is recognized at the Awards Ceremony at the PCNA Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium with a PCNA Heart Failure Award Plaque. In addition, the winner receives complimentary symposium registration, air or auto travel expenses, and a 3-night hotel stay to attend the meeting.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a current member of PCNA.
- May self-nominate or be nominated by someone else.
- Attend the PCNA Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium in person to receive the award.
- Present the best practice model or research as a submitted abstract at the PCNA Annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium for a poster or oral presentation.
- The winner of this award is not eligible for consideration in the consecutive year. Projects and honorable mentions from previous years are eligible to reapply.
- If selected, will be asked to write a 500-word article for PCNA’s email newsletter and social media.
Evaluation Criteria
Metrics/program outcomes may include one or more of the following:
- Decrease in heart failure symptoms
- Improved CV risk factors
- Improved quality of life
- Decreased hospital readmission rate
- Increased access to care
- Improved skills, understanding of HF or support for caregivers
- Patient satisfaction knowledge acquisition
- Improved adherence Improvements in self-care
How to Apply
- Complete all questions in the award nomination form.
- Provide a current curriculum vitae.
- Submit two letters of support from health professionals supporting the importance of the submitted best practice model or research. The letters must address the applicant with regard to their work being submitted for this award.
Nomination Deadline
Submissions open July 1. All applications and supporting letters must be received by the PCNA on or before December 3.
Past Winners
- 2022 – Heidi Salisbury, BS, RN, MS, CNS-BC, ACGN
- 2021 – Nora Myer, RN, HFRN
- 2019 – Barbara Kitzes-Hinch, ACNP-BC, DNP
- 2018 – Celeste Chavez, BSN, MSN, FNP-BC
- 2017 – Lynsey Mahlum, BSN, RN, ANP-C, CHFN
- 2016 – Julie Chester Wood, RN, MSN, CNS, CHFN
- 2015 – Kristin Dixon, PhD(c), RN, ACNS-BC, CHFN, PCCN
- 2014 – Mary Loise Osevala, MSN, CNS, ANP-BC
For questions, please contact Miranda Welch at 608-442-3440 or via email.