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.

Pearls of PracticeUnderstanding the relationship between heart failure and ejection fraction is key to improving patient...
10/30/2025

Pearls of Practice
Understanding the relationship between heart failure and ejection fraction is key to improving patient outcomes.

Explore Navigating Heart Failure: A Plain-Language Summary to Empower People with Heart Failure by Code, J., Sauer, A.J., Mentz, R.J. et al. (2025), which breaks down complex cardiac concepts to help patients better understand their diagnosis and treatment.

Read the full article: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10741-025-10567-2

Only one day left to apply for the Robin J. Trupp Scholarship! Secure $2,000 toward tuition and complimentary registrati...
10/30/2025

Only one day left to apply for the Robin J. Trupp Scholarship! Secure $2,000 toward tuition and complimentary registration for the 2025 AAHFN Annual Meeting. Deadline: October 31.

https://www.aahfn.org/page/RJTRUPP2025

On November 12, join AAHFN and nurses nationwide for the AHA’s Nurses Day of Action 2025! Together, we can stand up for ...
10/29/2025

On November 12, join AAHFN and nurses nationwide for the AHA’s Nurses Day of Action 2025! Together, we can stand up for nurse safety, mental health, and well-being.

Make your voice heard! Contact your lawmakers, share your story, and
advocate for meaningful change. Because when nurses are supported, patients
thrive.

In the KnowHemodynamic monitoring is transforming care for patients with chronic HFrEF. Hemodynamic Profiles during Pulm...
10/29/2025

In the Know
Hemodynamic monitoring is transforming care for patients with chronic HFrEF. Hemodynamic Profiles during Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation: Risk Stratification in Chronic HFrEF (Jabr, D. et al., Journal of Cardiac Failure, 2025) explores how pulmonary artery pressure sensors can guide risk assessment and management.

Everyone’s heart failure journey is unique, and your story could be the encouragement someone else needs.We invite you t...
10/28/2025

Everyone’s heart failure journey is unique, and your story could be the encouragement someone else needs.

We invite you to visit the Together in Heart Failure community, created in partnership with the Heart Failure Patient Foundation, and share your experience. Whether it’s a challenge, a milestone, or a glimpse into your day-to-day life, your voice has the power to inspire and connect others.

Start your post today—your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear.
www.togetherinheartfailure.org

The deadline is almost here! Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Robin J. Trupp Scholarship by October 31, 2025.AAHF...
10/27/2025

The deadline is almost here! Don’t miss your chance to apply for the Robin J. Trupp Scholarship by October 31, 2025.

AAHFN members pursuing a BSN, MSN, or Doctorate in Nursing are eligible to receive $2,000 toward tuition plus complimentary registration for the 2025 AAHFN Annual Meeting.

Take the next step in your nursing journey—apply today! https://www.aahfn.org/page/RJTRUPP2025

Recognizing Heart Failure Nurses EverywhereJoin us in celebrating Sarah Skattum, BSN, RN, CCRN, CHFN, Heart Failure Coor...
10/26/2025

Recognizing Heart Failure Nurses Everywhere

Join us in celebrating Sarah Skattum, BSN, RN, CCRN, CHFN, Heart Failure Coordinator, and First Place Poster Winner for her presentation, “Reimagining Population Health Care: Impact of Heart Failure Coordinator.”

Sarah’s work highlights the essential role heart failure nurses play in advancing patient-centered care and improving outcomes.

AAHFN is proud to introduce our Secretary, Chris Bell, MSN, ACNP! Chris is a Nurse Practitioner at Cardiology Associates...
10/25/2025

AAHFN is proud to introduce our Secretary, Chris Bell, MSN, ACNP! Chris is a Nurse Practitioner at Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi, where he combines his passion for heart failure care with a strong commitment to research and education. He serves as an investigator on numerous clinical trials, has extensive experience in amyloid treatment modalities, and initiated a Heart Failure Nurse Practitioner program within his group. Chris has also precepted many nurse practitioners and contributed his expertise through service on several AAHFN committees.

Registration for the December CHFN Exam for initial certification is now open! Take the next step in advancing your hear...
10/24/2025

Registration for the December CHFN Exam for initial certification is now open! Take the next step in advancing your heart failure nursing career.

Learn more and register here: https://www.aahfn.org/mpage/certificationboard

Pearls of PracticeExplore Navigating Heart Failure: A Plain-Language Summary to Empower People with Heart Failure by Cod...
10/23/2025

Pearls of Practice
Explore Navigating Heart Failure: A Plain-Language Summary to Empower People with Heart Failure by Code, J., Sauer, A.J., Mentz, R.J. et al. (2025).

This publication highlights the importance of clear communication and patient empowerment in managing heart failure—helping individuals better understand their condition and take an active role in their care.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10741-025-10567-2

In the KnowUnderstanding how to best care for older adults with heart failure is critical. Targeted Geriatric Assessment...
10/22/2025

In the Know
Understanding how to best care for older adults with heart failure is critical. Targeted Geriatric Assessment to Predict Outcomes in Older Adults With Heart Failure (Tavares, C., Meyer, J., Hummel, S. et al., 2025) highlights strategies to anticipate outcomes and guide patient-centered care.

Read more: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacadv.2025.102128

Changes to Medicaid retroactive coverage could put heart failure patients at risk. Learn more about the proposed bill an...
10/21/2025

Changes to Medicaid retroactive coverage could put heart failure patients at risk. Learn more about the proposed bill and why timely access to care matters. Your voice can make a difference!https://rnaction.org/Shared%20Documents/HR%201%20Summary%202025.07.16.pdf

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