Heart to Heart Nurses
Heart to Heart Nurses is brought to you by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association. Each episode will provide you with knowledge and tools you can apply to the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease across the lifespan.
Episodes
For new graduates of nurse practitioner programs, cardiovascular-focused knowledge and skills can be improved with additional professional development opportunities. Guest Michelle Alland, APRN, AGACNP-BC, MSN, FNP-C, AACC, describes postgraduate fellowships, local and national training options, onboarding, and the importance of mentorship from more tenured NPs.
RELATED PCNA RESOURCES:
What is a nurse scientist, and what is the difference between one that is PhD-prepared versus DNP-prepared? Guest Dawn Aycock, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, shares about the importance of nurse engagement in research, and how to get involved, no matter your role or location.
Related PCNA Resources:
Presenting Your Work: Call for Abstracts: https://pcna.net/events-news/cardiovascular-nursing-symposium/call-for-abstracts/
Empoweri...
Approximately 95% of SCAD cases (spontaneous coronary artery dissection) occur in women--even young women who do not have typical cardiovascular risk factors. Guests Eileen Handberg, PhD, ANP-BC, FAHA, FACC, FPCNA, and Maggie Teliska describe SCAD from both a clinical and patient standpoint: symptoms, diagnosis and misdiagnosis, treatments, advocating for yourself, and the importance of the SCAD registry in moving the science forwa...
Professional development to improve nursing knowledge and skills occurs in a variety of forms. Learn from Sandra Klafter, BSN, RN, CV-BC, about her experience in preparing for the Cardiac-Vascular Nursing Certification (CV-BC) as well as her involvement in PCNA.
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Quality improvement projects can be done in just about any setting--but what does the process look like?
Guest Kate Lew, MSN, RN, FNP-C, shares her experience in the creation and completion of a QI project in her workplace. Learn about the steps and strategies that were used to identify the problem, access related data, and make recommendations for improvement.
Resources:
PCNA Abstracts: https://pcna.net/events-news/cardiovascular-nur...
Advanced practice providers (APP) provide both quality care and leadership in structural heart interventions. Guest Caitlin O’Callaghan Reen, CNP, FACC, describes how to effectively work with patients and their support communities in shared decision-making for long-term, lifetime planning, and leadership within the structural heart team.
Related PCNA CE Course: Structural Heart Interventions: What’s New?
Around 4% of the global population has aortic stenosis, and early identification is key to reducing strain on the heart and reducing morbidity and mortality. Guest Alicia White, MSN, RN, describes signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care following procedures.
Related PCNA CE course:
Aortic Stenosis: An increasing risk for structural heart disease: https://pcna.net/course/aortic-stenosis-an-increasing-risk-for-stru...
The intersection of risk factors for diabetes, obesity, hyperlipidemia, the liver, and the cardiovascular system is becoming increasingly evident, and so is the mult-system impacts of lifestyle and specific pharmacotherapies for prevention and treatment. Episode guests Joseph Saseen, PharmD, MNLA, FACC, CLS, and Emily Bankhead, MSN, FNP-BC, describe the positive impacts of healthcare professionals working collaboratively, and to th...
How can nurses and other healthcare professionals help patients with diabetes and other cardiometabolic conditions reduce their risk of CVD? Join guests Joseph Saseen, PharmD, MNLA, FACC, CLS, and Emily Bankhead, MSN, FNP-BC, for a discussion about applying current guidelines for hypertension and glucose-lowering therapies and the importance of team-based care.
Related Resources:
2025 AHA/ACC High Pressure Guideline
2026 Multi-Society...
This episode explores how translational research bridges the gap between scientific discovery and real-world patient care, and highlights the nurse’s pivotal role in clinical trials. Tune in to guests Brittany Butts, PhD, RN, and Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, FAHA, FPCNA, FAAN, to learn how you can champion research, from participation to publication, and drive meaningful change in healthcare.
This episode equips nurses with practical tools to assess and manage patients with cardiometabolic risks like obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Guests Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, and Cindy Lamendola, MSN, NP, dive into the power of lifestyle changes to reduce these risks, while also breaking down the latest clinical guidelines and pharmacotherapies to keep your practice current and effective.
Guest James Norton, BSN, RN, FPCNA, describes the use of AI in nursing practice, focusing on Large Language Models (LLMs). James shares how to effectively craft a prompt to get the results you need whether you are looking for information on clinical references or guidelines, or drafting appeal letters for denied prior authorizations, and the importance of reviewing AI outputs with a critical eye.
Related PCNA Resources:
Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) affects 1 in 250 individuals, and genetic testing for patients and families is an important part of diagnosis and management. Guest Seth Martin, MD, reviews FH risk factors, at what ages and when genetic testing is recommended, and the roles of a genetic counselor and other team members.
Related resources:
NLA Statement on Genetic Testing: https://www.lipid.org/nla/genetic-testing-dyslipidemia
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The mortality rate of cardiogenic shock is around 50%, so prevention and rapid treatment are critical to ensure improved patient outcomes. Guest Amy Shepard, BSN, MS, describes the stages of shock, what leads to cardiogenic shock, treatments, and communication strategies for patients and families.
References and Related Resources
PCNA Heart Failure Pocket Guide
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With lifestyle identified as the first intervention in guideline-directed therapy, applying the pillars of lifestyle medicine into practice can help prevent cardiovascular disease from happening in the first place. Guest Ali Craig Rodriguez, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, DipACLM, describes the importance of partnering with patients to incorporate healthy behaviors to stave off or slow disease progression.
PCNA Heart Healthy Toolbox: https...
Learn how providing nutrition-based interventions can complement other treatments, address food insecurity, and help reduce patient risks for cardiovascular disease. Guest Bunmi Ogungbe, PhD, MPH, FN, FAHA, FPCNA. describes produce prescriptions, cultural tailoring, cooking skills, and the importance of policies that support access to healthy foods.
Related resources:
1115 Demonstration Waiver (CMS): https://www.medicaid.gov/me...
Engaging education helps to improve knowledge and skills retention by nurses at every stage of their career. Learn how to gamify information in clinical settings as well as classrooms--and how the same techniques can also assist patient learning.
Guest: Megan Webber, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN
PCNA Patient Education Resources: https://pcna.net/resources/patient-education/
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Sharing stories about the work nurses do carries weight with decision-makers. Guest Kristan Langdon, DNP, APRN, ANP-C, CPHQ, emphasizes the importance of communicating your first-hand experiences in compelling conversations at the local, regional, state, and national level.
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A diagnosis of HCM impacts mental as well as physical health. Hear from Lora Peppard, PhD, DNP, PMHNP-BC on interventions that nurses can use to support patients with HCM and lead to improved quality of life, adherence, and long-term health outcomes.
Related resources:
HCM & Mental Health: https://www.4hcm.org/hcm-and-mental-health
American Psychiatric Nurses Association connection paradigm
Spirituality wellness assessments
Ma...
Utilizing shared decision-making in the diagnosis and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy can support positive outcomes for patients, family members and caregivers. Guests Kim Hecker, BSN, BA, RN, and Jillian Thorne, describe the process, and the impacts across all stages of the patient journey.
References and related resources:
2024 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Management of HCM
Twice the Heart Foundation: https://www.instag...
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