Since heart failure is the final common pathway for all cardiovascular diseases, HF nurses can in essence be found anywhere patients with cardiovascular diseases receive treatment. Examples include:
- Hospitals
- Emergency departments
- Outpatient clinics
- Electrophysiology and cardiac cath labs
- Coumadin clinics
- Arrhythmia and device clinics
- Home care programs
This is important to recognize, since these patients are very likely to develop heart failure, and these nurses play key roles in managing their cardiovascular conditions and in quality care. HF nurses are everywhere
AAHFN is the only organization for Heart Failure nurses. AAHFN unites professionals, patients and families in the support and advancement of heart failure practice, education and research, thus promoting optimal patient outcomes.
Membership Benefits Include:
- Subscription to AAHFN’s quarterly newsletter, The Connection
- Subscription to the official quarterly journal of AAHFN, Heart and Lung The Journal of Acute and Critical Care
- Access to the AAHFN Members Only website and career resources
- Access to online education opportunities including case studies, free CNEs and webinar
- Discounted registration rates for AAHFN programs and conferences
- Access to award, grant and scholarship opportunities
Join today and receive all of these benefits for only $75.00.
Are you a Heart Failure Nurse? The answer is YES!