Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN)
Message from the Chair
Welcome to the website of the Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN). It is an honor and privilege to serve as CVSN Chair. I am looking forward to working with all of you to build upon what previous leaders have accomplished.
Through the valued expertise of our partners, we are able to accelerate the discovery, interpretation, and application of scientific knowledge to enhance cardiovascular health and treat cardiovascular diseases and stroke. The CVSN Council plays an essential role in the overall mission of AHA/ASA through helping to develop scientific statements and advisories, determining the nature and scope of professional education activities, providing scientific expertise and conducting research as well as promoting translation/application of new knowledge and evidence-base practices in clinical settings.
Cynthia M. Dougherty, ARNP, PhD, FAHA, FAAN
Chair, Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing
Scientific Sessions 2020
Scientific Sessions: Nov. 13–17Join us for a virtual experience
CVSN Educational Fund
Contribute to the CVSN Council's future success through a donation to the CVSN Educational Fund to fund educational programs and activities such as travel grants awards and support for early-career partners.
CME Education
Non-ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes eBook: An Enhanced Overview of the AHA/ACC 2014 Guidelines
This e-book is designed to enhance the NSTE-ACS Guidelines, and explain the evidence behind the ACS guidelines. The interactive, engaging manner, and flow of this eBook aid in the assimilation of information, further facilitating improved quality of care provided to your patients.
Vascular Cognitive Impairment
This online course provides the most current and comprehensive scope of knowledge in the early assessment and management of vascular cognitive impairment. The presentations from experts in the field will challenge and expand on contemporary patient care across the age continuum.
Funding Opportunities
The method for applying for funding is Web-based, using our electronic system, ProposalCentral.
Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing
One of the leading journals for advanced practice nurses in cardiovascular care.
NIH Stroke Scale
CME/CE certified, for healthcare professionals on how to administer the NIH Stroke Scale, a critical component of acute stroke assessment.
International Stroke Conference 2021
State-of-the-Science Nursing Symposium: Feb. 9Pre-Conference Symposia: Feb. 9
Sessions: Feb. 10–12, 2021
Denver, Colorado
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