Guests Cindy Lamendola, MSN, NP, and Patient Champion Sheila Allen discuss prescription treatments for patients with overweight/obesity. Overcoming challenges to treatment, the importance of lifestyle as well as medications for success, and sha

The Changing Trajectory of Cardiovascular Care

20 days ago 16m 44s

It is an exciting time in cardiovascular prevention and management, where we can work together to make a significant difference for our patients. New pharmacotherapies are changing the disease burden and leading to improved outcomes for our pat

Nursing Advocacy: Actions to Improve Access and Patient Outcomes

Jun 4th, 2024 24m 11s

Advocacy every day makes a difference from the bedside to the halls of Congress. Nurse voices and stories are critical to ensuring that healthcare policies reflect the needs of health care professionals and their patients. Guest Ryan Gough disc

Post-Deployment Health: Clinical Considerations

May 21st, 2024 12m 17s

Individuals returning from deployment to their hometown require clinicians who understand the special factors that may influence their health, such as long-term exposures to stress and chemicals, unhealthy eating, and more. Guest Judy Ching, RN

The Art of Nursing

May 7th, 2024 19m 31s

Nursing is a combination of art as well of science. Guests Cheri Nichols, BSN, RN, FPCNA, and Jody Hereford, MS, BSN, RN, NBC-HWC, discuss the importance of recognizining the artfulness in what we do each day, and how it improves our outlook, o

Hypertension Management: Measurement, Medication Impacts & Team-Based Care

Apr 30th, 2024 14m 37s

Guest Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA, describes how effective blood pressure readings at home and in clinic can lead to accurate assessment, including treatment-resistant hypertension. Partnering with patients and other

Renal Denervation in Clinical Practice

Apr 16th, 2024 35m 51s

Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran PhD, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE and Maria Bonanni CRNP discuss renal denervation treatments for resistant hypertension, including case studies. Resources: Renal Denervation FDA Approval: https://www.healio.com/news/cardiology/

Detection and Management of HTN

Apr 16th, 2024 40m 3s

One in two US adults has a hypertension diagnosis, yet not all hypertension is the same. Learn from guests Yvonne Commodore-Mensah PhD, MHS, RN and Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran PhD, MPH, RN, FNP-BC, CNE about primary/essential, secondary, and resist

Partnering with Patients, Families, and Colleagues in Secondary Prevention

Apr 2nd, 2024 21m 24s

Effective strategies for maximizing both inpatient and outpatient cardiac rehab are discussed by guest Jonathan David, MSN, RN, EBP-C, CCRP, NE-BC, AACC. Highlights include using a team-based approach, engaging patients in shared decision-makin

Cancer & Cardiovascular Disease: Impacts at All Ages

Mar 19th, 2024 36m 39s

While cancer survivorship rates continue to improve, there are CVD-related complications for patients before, during, and after cancer treatment. Guests Chelsea Kriesberg, DNP, CPNP-AC, CCRN, and Lisa Nodzon, PhD, APRN, AOCNP, describe the inte

Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease: Evidence-Based Treatments

Mar 5th, 2024 16m

Treating inflammation in cardiovascular disease includes helping patients to understand the safety and efficacy of prescription and over-the-counter products. Joseph Saseen, Pharm D, FNLA, CLS discusses best practices in clinical decision-makin

Overweight and Obesity: Putting Guidelines Into Practice

Feb 20th, 2024 16m 26s

Excess fat cells have the potential to cause more than 200 other obesity-associated disorders, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Guest Angela Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP, FOMA, discusses effective communication strategies, resources,

Cardiac Rehabilitation Makes a Difference

Feb 6th, 2024 19m 27s

[CE contact hours--see below.] While cardiac rehabilitation can reduce disease progression, these programs are significantly underutilized. Learn from guest Robert Scales, PhD about strategies for improved patient health, including using a comb

Nurse Navigation in Heart Failure and Beyond

Jan 30th, 2024 17m 31s

What is the role of a nurse navigator--whether or not that is your job title? Guest Susan Bush, RN, BSN, CCRP, FPCNA, describes how these individuals can help patients with heart failure and other diseases find information, resources, support,

Managing Heart Failure Comorbidities in a Team-Based Environment

Jan 16th, 2024 15m 34s

Team-based cared for patients with heart failures and related comorbidities is an effective management practice, helping support patients in both inpatient settings and beyond. Guest Anita Rich, DNP, RN, CHFN, CDCES, describes how to instill co

Personal Well-Being for Healthcare Professionals

Jan 2nd, 2024 22m 10s

Caring for yourself can help you in your role of helping others. Learn strategies to nurture well-being in your daily life, and the ripple effects that can positively influence those around you, including in the workplace. Guest: Keith Jones, M

Guidelines-Based Heart Failure Prevention & Treatment

Dec 19th, 2023 22m 9s

What are the latest guidelines for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart failure (HF)? Guest Nancy Albert, PhD, CCNS, CHFN, CCRN, NE-BC, FAHA, discusses new HF classifications, diagnostic strategies including BNP measurement, the fo

Mental Health and Cardiovascular Disease

Dec 5th, 2023 19m 24s

The prevalence of mental health issues is greater in patients with cardiovascular disease than the general population--but do you know what to look for? Guest Valerie Hoover, PhD, discusses the connection of both positive and negative psycholog

Advocacy Actions Every Day

Nov 21st, 2023 23m 4s

Learn about advocacy actions that you can take every day, and the importance of nurses sharing their voices on issues that matter. Guest Lynne Braun, PhD, CNP, CLS, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, describes how to get involved, and shares examples of engage

Hypertension and the Critical Role of Nurses in Detection and Management

Nov 7th, 2023 14m 51s

One in two U.S. adults has an elevated blood pressure, and for those that have hypertension, only one in four have it controlled. Guest Janet Wright, MD, FACC, describes the critical role nurses play in detection and management, strategies, and

Euglycemia: Benefits of Glucose Control on Health Outcomes

Oct 31st, 2023 15m 13s

Guests Gwen Klinkner, DNP, RN, BC-ADM, CDCES, FADCES, and Melissa Magwire, RN, MSN, CDCES describe how to help patients with diabetes navigate behavior change principles to achieve glucose management including nutrition and exercise. They also

Understanding and Reducing Cardiovascular and Cardiometabolic Risks

Oct 31st, 2023 28m 24s

Nancy Albert, APN, and Rimsky Denis, MD discuss current studies in ASCVD risk reduction for patients with--or at risk for--Type 2 Diabetes. Thay also describe strategies for shared decision-making in clinical practice for managing both cardiova

Novel Diabetes Therapies in CVD Risk Reduction

Oct 31st, 2023 33m 28s

The available novel diabetes therapies and their impact on cardiovascular and cardiometabolic risk reduction are discussed by guests Chris Memering, MSN, RN, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, and Sun Kim, MD. A particular emphasis on GLP-1 receptor agonis

Professional Development & Clinical Research; Global Perspectives

Oct 17th, 2023 19m 16s

Utilizing team- and patient-based care makes a significant impact on our patients, including those with hypertension and diabetes. Guest Thomas Hinneh, MScIH, BScN, RN, shares his experience and inspiration from his work in Ghana, with takeaway

Treatment for PSVT

Oct 3rd, 2023 19m 10s

Take 1 minute to tell us what you think about this episode: pcna.net/PSVTevalGuest Mary Janette Sendin, MSN, APRN-CNS, CCNS, PCCN describes traditional pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment options for PSVT such as vasovagal technique.