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.

Innovative Cardiac Care in Hospice and Palliative CareThis webinar explores how to bridge the gap between heart failure ...
02/21/2026

Innovative Cardiac Care in Hospice and Palliative Care

This webinar explores how to bridge the gap between heart failure mortality, rising healthcare costs, and hospice utilization by applying the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Class 1 palliative care recommendations in real-world practice. Learn to differentiate NYHA classes and AHA stages, recognize hospice prognostic indicators, and apply evidence-based symptom palliation strategies for advanced heart failure patients.

Wednesday, February 25
7:00 PM ET
Speaker: Erin Donaho, ANP-C
Faculty: Dr. Korita Johnson, DNP, MBA, AGPCNP-BC

Free for AAHFN members | $10 for non-members
Registration closes at 5:00 PM ET on February 25

Register here: https://www.aahfn.org/events/register.aspx?id=2040658

02/20/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Michelle Kittleson, MD, PhD, to the stage in San Diego! 🌟 Don't miss your chance to see her live. Register by March 6th to lock in your early bird savings!

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December CHFN Recertification Registration is OpenYou worked hard to earn your CHFN credential. Make sure it continues t...
02/20/2026

December CHFN Recertification Registration is Open

You worked hard to earn your CHFN credential. Make sure it continues to reflect your expertise and commitment to heart failure care.

January 1, 2026 – March 31, 2026
Reactivation Phase
AAHFN Members: $350
Non-Members: $450

Do not let the deadline pass you by. Stay certified. Stay recognized. Stay committed to excellence in heart failure nursing.

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

Celebrating AAHFN members who are advancing heart failure nursing through publication Congratulations to Marilyn A. Pras...
02/19/2026

Celebrating AAHFN members who are advancing heart failure nursing through publication

Congratulations to Marilyn A. Prasun, PhD, RN, CCNS, CNL, CHFN, FAHA, FAAHFN; Kelly D. Stamp, PhD, NP, RN, CHFN, FAHA, FAAN, FAAHFN; Thomas P. McCoy, PhD, PStat; and Lisa Rathman, MS, CHFN, CRNP on their recent publication in the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing:

The Reliability and Validity of the Consistently Assess Signs and Symptoms of Heart Failure Guide

Read it here: https://doi.org/10.1097/JCN.0000000000001267

We’re proud of our members whose scholarship continues to shape clinical practice and improve outcomes in heart failure care.

The Houston Shock Nursing & Advanced Practice Provider Summit is happeningon March 5! We are looking forward to co-host ...
02/18/2026

The Houston Shock Nursing & Advanced Practice Provider Summit is happening
on March 5! We are looking forward to co-host this exciting and no-cost learning opportunity with the Houston Shock Symposium to share the latest science, clinical insights, and best practices in managing shock patients. We hope you’ll join us in Houston! Be sure to register at https://tinyurl.com/HoustonShock26!

AAHFN In the Know highlights key insights from the latest JACC: Heart Failure Position Statement on the management of is...
02/18/2026

AAHFN In the Know highlights key insights from the latest JACC: Heart Failure Position Statement on the management of ischemic heart disease in patients with heart failure. This comprehensive review reinforces the central role of guideline-directed medical therapy for all patients with HF, clarifies the limited role of routine ischemia and viability testing, and outlines when revascularization strategies such as CABG may improve outcomes in select patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy.

Read the full article here:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jchf.2025.102731

Access to genetic counseling is critical for patients with inherited and genetic cardiomyopathies. The Access to Genetic...
02/17/2026

Access to genetic counseling is critical for patients with inherited and genetic cardiomyopathies. The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act (H.R. 3876/S. 2323) would expand Medicare patients’ access to genetic counselors, helping ensure heart failure patients receive informed, timely, and comprehensive care.

AAHFN supports this legislation and encourages you to share your support with your members of Congress today. Learn more and take action:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3876

Please join this 30-minute live webinar:Integrating CMI Therapy Into HF Nursing Practice to Enhance Patient OutcomesLear...
02/16/2026

Please join this 30-minute live webinar:
Integrating CMI Therapy Into HF Nursing Practice to Enhance Patient Outcomes

Learn practical strategies to:
• Educate patients about the benefits and risks of CMI therapy
• Strengthen shared decision-making
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care
• Evaluate treatment response and follow-up

Designed for nurses, NPs, PAs, cardiologists, primary care providers, and pharmacists.

February 24, 2026
12:30 PM ET
0.50 CE/CME available

Register here:
https://events.medscapelive.org/website/92291/

Thank you to the AAHFN Patient Education Committee for everything they put into making Heart Failure Awareness Week as m...
02/14/2026

Thank you to the AAHFN Patient Education Committee for everything they put into making Heart Failure Awareness Week as meaningful and informative as ever. Your dedication to patient-centered education continues to make a lasting impact.

We would like to recognize and thank the committee members for their leadership, expertise, and commitment.

Thank you for your continued dedication to advancing heart failure education and supporting patients, caregivers, and clinicians nationwide.

Some symptoms can’t wait. Call 911 or go to the emergency room right away if you are struggling to breathe at rest, expe...
02/14/2026

Some symptoms can’t wait. Call 911 or go to the emergency room right away if you are struggling to breathe at rest, experiencing chest pain, or feeling confused or unable to think clearly.

Trust your instincts. Acting quickly can save your life.

Your body gives clues. Daily weight checks are one of the most important tools in managing heart failure.A gain of more ...
02/14/2026

Your body gives clues. Daily weight checks are one of the most important tools in managing heart failure.

A gain of more than 2 pounds in one day or 5 pounds in a week can signal fluid buildup. Swelling in your feet, ankles, legs, or abdomen is another sign to contact your provider early.

Noticing changes and acting quickly can help prevent complications.

Some changes are your body’s way of asking for help. Contact your healthcare provider if you notice rapid weight gain, i...
02/14/2026

Some changes are your body’s way of asking for help. Contact your healthcare provider if you notice rapid weight gain, increased shortness of breath, swelling in your legs or abdomen, unusual fatigue, coughing, dizziness, or a fast or irregular heartbeat.

Trust your instincts. If something doesn’t feel right, speak up.

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