Public health and clinical practice are closely connected. Guest Erin Ferranti, PhD, MPH, RN, CDCES,FAHA, FPCNA, about the importance of public health for all patients, and how to get more involved.

Resources:

PCNA Advocacy Resources: https://pcna.net/news/pcna-advocacy-paving-the-way-for-cardiovascular-health-through-policy-action/

Life's Essential 8 (TM): https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8

Association of Public Health Nurses: https://www.phnurse.org/

American Public Health Association: https://www.apha.org/

Health Resources & Services Administration: https://www.hrsa.gov/

National Institutes of Health: https://www.nih.gov/

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How can health care organizations promote cardiovascular nursing leadership and practice to improve patient care and outcomes? Learn from Janette Sendin, MSN, APRN-CNS, CCNS, PCCN, of Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (recipient of the PCNA Institutional Award) about the Center's education, training, and other opportunities that can be implemented in other locations of various sizes.

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Healthcare advocacy takes place in the clinic setting and in legislative chambers, and impacts the access patients have to needed therapies. Hear from Dharmesh Patel, MD, President of Partnership to Advance Cardiovascular Health (PACH) about the Inflation Reduction Act, the MINI-Act, and being the voice for the voiceless--our patients.

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Addressing hypertension at the local and global levels requires using validated tools, following the data, and working with patients and policymakers alike. Guest Yvonne Commodore-Mensah, PhD, MHS, RN, FAAN, FAHA, FPCNA describes strategies for clinical practice as well as legislative advocacy for addressing this global healthcare crisis.

Resources:

Validated blood pressure monitors: validatebp.org

PCNA patient education blood pressure resources: pcna.net

High Blood Pressure: What you need to know (sheet in English & Spanish)

Blood Pressure: How do you measure up? (Booklet in English & Spanish)

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Any diagnosis of cardiovascular disease can present challenges for our patients, however, Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) which is also referred to as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM) can have even more drastic effects for our patients. Hear from two cardiovascular patients (one with CKM) who also happen to be nurses as they discuss navigating their specific treatment journeys.

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know Patient Handout (LINK ONCE AVALIABLE)

WomenHeart: womenheart.org

Cardiometabolic Health Congress Lifestyle Management Hub: https://www.cardiometabolichealth.org/cardiometabolic-education-hubs/lifestyle-management-hub/

Cleveland Clinic Center for CardioMetabolic Health: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiometabolic-health

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Join Chloé Villavaso MN, APRN, ACNS-C, FPCNA, AACC, as she explores Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) also know as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM). Listen to a recap of the 5 stages of CKM and learn how to apply guideline-directed therapy as a part of the vast healthcare team needed to treat your CKM patients.

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know Patient Handout (LINK ONCE AVALIABLE)

2023 AHA Presidential Advisory and Scientific Statement: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001184

Life's Essential Eight: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8

PREVENT Tool: https://professional.heart.org/en/guidelines-and-statements/prevent-calculator

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"Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome (CKM) also known as Cardio-renal metabolic syndrome (CRM) has been growing in prevalence over the past 20 years. Join Dr. Koirala in this episode as she explores this syndrome and what risk factors to look out for in clincial practice.

Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know Patient Handout (LINK ONCE AVALIABLE)

2023 AHA Presidential Advisory and Scientific Statement: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001184

Life's Essential Eight: https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8"

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Health coaching requires personalized recommendations, multiple conversations, and shared decision-making. Learn about the 3 Es and 3 Ps of coaching, motivational strategies, and the importance of self-care. Guest Erum Jiva, DNP, ARNP-BC, CLS, FNLA, FPCNA.

Related PCNA resource:

Behavior Change Mini-Certificate: https://pcna.net/online-course/behavior-change-mini-certificate/

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