PCNA News and Resources

Lipoprotein(a): Tools for Patients and Providers To help patients and providers understand the significance, assessment, and management of high lipoprotein(a), also known as Lp(a), the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) has new and updated tools to help. A new, downloadable, patient education tool joins the updated Heart Healthy Toolbox and Cholesterol interactive patient guide to provide up-to-date information about Lp(a). The newest tool is a visually engaging infographic to help patients understand Lp(a) and why testing is important. Find all the Lp(a) resources at pcna.net. Get Involved With PCNA Looking for an opportunity to volunteer or help lead the cardiovascular nursing community? PCNA offers leadership opportunities for all experience levels, so you can advance your career while supporting your fellow nurses and the profession. There are two levels of involvement that you can take with PCNA. If you are interested in dipping your toe in and volunteering some time with PCNA, complete our Volunteer Form. If you want to make a more significant commitment and become a PCNA leader, fill out the Leadership Form. Getting involved with PCNA means connection and collaboration with a community of brilliant, dedicated nursing professionals. Learn more at pcna.net/volunteer. New Stroke Prevention Patient Tool Give your patients the high-level tools and information they need to know the signs, symptoms, risk factors, and prevention strategies for a stroke. This new, downloadable patient education fact sheet can be found on pcna.net. Join Us at the 2026 Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium Breakthrough discoveries meet real-world nursing practice at the Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, equipping you to deliver smarter, patient-centered care. Join us at the DoubleTree Resort Paradise Valley in Scottsdale, AZ, on April 9 to 11, 2026, for the cardiovascular nursing meeting of the year. Sessions include: - The heart of prevention: Stratifying risk, lowering lipids, and leading patient conversations - Secondary prevention: Lipids, lifestyle, and the power of cardiac rehab - Valve vibes: Innovations in structural heart care - Stroke smart: Advancing nursing leadership in prevention and systems of care - Atrial fibrillation care: Navigating the new era - The missing beat: Rewriting the story of women’s heart health - Polluted hearts: Environmental health in cardiovascular care - Health coaching: Role of the nurse Participants can also choose to attend two of the following concurrent sessions in addition to the main arena presentations: - EKG in action: Identifying and interpreting key heart rhythms - Echo in action: A hands-on guide to echocardiographic imaging and interpretation - Cath lab in action: Understanding cardiovascular interventions In addition to the general sessions, the pharmacology preconference will be held on Thursday, April 9. Participants can earn pharmacology continuing education credits while learning the latest in preventive cardiology and networking with colleagues in the field. Topics for the pharmacology preconference include: - Heart failure in 2025: New therapies, new recommendations, next-gen nursing - The silent threat, loud solutions: Nurses leading the charge in hypertension management - Beyond the scale: Cardiometabolic strategies for the heart of the matter - Sleep tight, heart right: Managing sleep disorders for cardiovascular health The latest evidence and innovations shared at CVN26 will shape the delivery of cardiovascular nursing for years to come. Be part of the moment. Be a part of the future. Learn more and register at pcna.net/symposium.