American Association of Heart Failure Nurses - AAHFN

American Association of Heart Failure Nurses - AAHFN The AAHFN is a specialty organization dedicated to advancing nursing education, clinical practice and research to improve heart failure patient outcomes.
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Heart failure is our exclusive interest and passion. Our goal is to set the standards for heart failure nursing care.

Last Chance to Register!There's still time to take the next step in your heart failure nursing journey.Registration for ...
08/08/2026

Last Chance to Register!

There's still time to take the next step in your heart failure nursing journey.

Registration for the September Certified Heart Failure Nurse (CHFN) examination closes August 17.

Earning your CHFN credential demonstrates your expertise, commitment to excellence, and dedication to providing the highest quality care for patients with heart failure.

Don't miss your opportunity to become part of this distinguished community of certified heart failure nurses.

Register before August 17 and take the next step toward CHFN certification.

AAHFN Pearls of PracticeSodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have transformed the management of type 2 dia...
08/06/2026

AAHFN Pearls of Practice

Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) have transformed the management of type 2 diabetes and offer significant cardiovascular and kidney benefits. However, clinicians should remain vigilant for potential adverse effects, including ge***al mycotic infections, volume depletion, hypotension, euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis, and rare cases of Fournier's gangrene.

Patient education, careful monitoring, and early recognition of symptoms are key to maximizing the benefits of SGLT2i therapy while minimizing risks.

This Pearl of Practice highlights important considerations for identifying, preventing, and managing adverse effects associated with SGLT2 inhibitors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Read the guideline: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.03.056

Reference:
Ndumele C, Rodriguez F, Dixon D, et al. 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome. JACC. 2026;87(22 Suppl).

AAHFN In the KnowCardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome reflects the complex and interconnected relationship bet...
08/05/2026

AAHFN In the Know

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) syndrome reflects the complex and interconnected relationship between cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, diabetes, and metabolic risk factors. The 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline provides a unified, evidence-based framework for the prevention, detection, evaluation, and management of CKM syndrome across the lifespan.

This comprehensive guideline emphasizes early risk identification, multidisciplinary care, and coordinated strategies to reduce progression of disease and improve patient outcomes.

Stay informed on the latest clinical guidance shaping cardiovascular and metabolic care.

Read the guideline: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.03.056

Reference:
Ndumele C, Rodriguez F, Dixon D, et al. 2026 AHA/ACC/ADA/ASN Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome. JACC. 2026;87(22 Suppl)–e2007.

When nurses participate in the democratic process, they help shape healthcare policy and advocate for patients, families...
08/04/2026

When nurses participate in the democratic process, they help shape healthcare policy and advocate for patients, families, and communities.

Check your voter registration status, register to vote, identify your elected officials, and access additional voter resources.

Get Started: https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/nursesvote/

New to AAHFN? Join us and make connections.The AAHFN New Member Meet & Mingle is a great opportunity to meet fellow memb...
08/03/2026

New to AAHFN? Join us and make connections.

The AAHFN New Member Meet & Mingle is a great opportunity to meet fellow members, build your professional network, learn more about membership benefits, and connect with the AAHFN community. Whether you're just getting started or looking for ways to become more involved, we would love to have you join us.

August 4
12:00 PM

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeAFHDAiPBbGTM4saexT6M6L9GfCVUqWVESAvr8EvMFjuuzgg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106591408255908168199

We look forward to welcoming you and helping you make the most of your AAHFN membership.

New episode is live now! Tune in to Episode 13 of the Heart Failure Focus Podcast for the top 10 clinical takeaways from...
07/30/2026

New episode is live now! Tune in to Episode 13 of the Heart Failure Focus Podcast for the top 10 clinical takeaways from the AAHFN 2026 Annual Meeting. Catch up on key insights, emerging trends, and practical updates shaping heart failure care.

Listen now at www.aahfn.org/page/podcasts.

Pearls of PracticeHeart failure prevention begins long before symptoms develop. A new scientific statement from the Hear...
07/30/2026

Pearls of Practice

Heart failure prevention begins long before symptoms develop. A new scientific statement from the Heart Failure Association, European Association of Preventive Cardiology, Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions, and other ESC partners highlights evidence-based strategies to prevent heart failure across the lifespan.

The statement emphasizes the importance of risk factor management, healthy lifestyle behaviors, early identification of at-risk individuals, and multidisciplinary approaches to reducing the global burden of heart failure.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehag362

Source: Prevention of Heart Failure: A Scientific Statement of the Heart Failure Association, the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions of the ESC, and the ESC Council on Hypertension

In the KnowPhysical activity plays a critical role in obesity treatment and improving cardiometabolic health. A new Scie...
07/29/2026

In the Know

Physical activity plays a critical role in obesity treatment and improving cardiometabolic health. A new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association highlights the evidence supporting physical activity as a key component of weight management, cardiovascular risk reduction, and overall health outcomes.

This comprehensive statement reviews current research and provides guidance for incorporating physical activity into obesity treatment strategies across the continuum of care.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001441

Source: Role of Physical Activity in Obesity Treatment and Cardiometabolic Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Nursing schools across the country face challenges recruiting and retaining qualified faculty.The Nurse Faculty Shortage...
07/28/2026

Nursing schools across the country face challenges recruiting and retaining qualified faculty.

The Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act would help address one of the primary barriers to faculty recruitment and retention: salary disparities between nursing educators and practicing nurses.

Support legislation that strengthens nursing education.

Take Action: https://ana.quorum.us/campaign/NFSRA119/

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