This feature highlights the contributions and achievements in the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing (CVSN) Council, in addition to providing information about upcoming 2018 AHA/ASA opportunities. Individuals who made important achievements in research, practice, and service were recognized at the 2017 Scientific Sessions held in Anaheim, CA, during the CVSN Annual Meeting. The contributions of these clinicians and scientists, and their commitment to the AHA/ASA, significantly impact improvements in cardiovascular disease and stroke outcomes. We applaud our 2017 newly elected fellows and award winners and provide information for readers to prepare for their applications and nominations in 2018.
Newly Elected Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Fellows
Fifteen experts in cardiovascular and/or stroke nursing were inducted as fellows during the 2017 Scientific Sessions. These individuals were recognized for their outstanding scientific and professional accomplishments, volunteer leadership, and service to the AHA/ASA.
Salah Al-Zaiti, RN, CRNP, PhD, FAHA; University of Pittsburgh.
Susan J. Ashcraft, RN, DNP, FAHA; Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast.
Elena Flowers, RN, MAS, MS, CNS, PhD, FAHA; University of California, San Francisco.
Trudy Gaillard, RN, PhD, FAHA; University of Cincinnati.
Theresa L. Green, MSc, PhD, FAHA; Queensland University of Technology.
Mary E. Kelly, BSN, MBA, FAHA; AMITA Health.
Sarah Livesay, DNP, RN, MSN, FAHA; Rush University.
Mary E. Lough, RN, CCRN, CNRN, CCNS, PhD, FAHA; Stanford Health Care.
Gayenell S. Magwood, RN, PhD, FAHA; Medical University of South Carolina.
Margaret McCarthy, RN, PhD, FAHA; New York University.
Gia Mudd-Martin, RN, MPH, PhD, FAHA; University of Kentucky.
Tone M. Norekval, MSc, PhD, FAHA; University of Bergen and Haukeland University Hospital.
Martha Power, RN, MSN, APRN, SCRN, FAHA; West Virginia University.
Houry Puzantian, RN, MSc, PhD, FAHA; University of Illinois at Chicago.
Erica Schorr, RN, BSBA, PhD, FAHA; University of Minnesota.
To nominate a fellow for 2018, please visit https://professional.heart.org/professional/MembershipCouncils/FellowofAHAFAHA/U to review eligibility requirements. Becoming a fellow is an excellent way to be recognized as an exceptional clinician or researcher contributing to the AHA/ASA mission.
Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing Award Winners 2017
The CVSN awards acknowledge significant scientific achievements related to cardiovascular diseases and stroke. These annual awards recognize the accomplishments of researchers, scientists, clinicians, and nurses.
The Katherine Lembright Award recognizes excellence in cardiovascular research by established nurse scientists. It honors Katharine A. Lembright, who played an important role in the development and growth of the CVSN council. The 2017 winner is Shirley Moore, PhD, RN, FAHA.
The Kathleen Dracup Lecturer in Exemplary Early Career Mentoring Award highlights the importance of early-career mentoring in CVSN. This award honors a senior member of CVSN who is well known for his/her gifts and generosity in mentoring early-career scientists. The 2017 winner is Susan Pressler, PhD, RN, FAHA.
The Mathy Mezey Excellence in Aging Award recognizes an individual who has distinguished himself/herself in promoting competence in caring for the elderly cardiovascular or stroke patient through teaching, research, and/or practice. The award is named in the honor of Mathy Mezey, EdD, RN, FAAN. The 2017 winner is Harleah Buck, PhD, RN.
The Best Abstract Award recognizes the top-rated CVSN abstract presented at Scientific Sessions. The 2017 winner is Shannon Halloway, PhD, RN.
The Arteriosclerosis/Heart Failure Research Prize recognizes outstanding research by a nurse investigator in the area of arteriosclerosis and/or heart failure. The award provides support for pilot research that enhances innovative research proposals. The 2017 winner is Karen Vuckovic, PhD, APN, ACNS-BC.
The Research Article of the Year Award recognizes a publication promoting the goals of the CVSN and encourages the dissemination of cardiovascular nursing science. The 2017 winner is Marjorie Funk, PhD, RN, FAHA.
The Stroke Article of the Year Award recognizes the scientific and clinical contributions of cerebrovascular nurses in promoting the goals of the AHA/ASA. The 2017 winner is Gianluca Pucciarelli, PhD, RN.
The Excellence in Clinical Practice Award acknowledges excellence in cardiovascular nursing clinical practice by an active member of the CVSN. The 2017 winner is Deborah Klein, RN, MSN, FAHA.
The Marie Cowan Promising Young Investigator Award is awarded to a junior investigator who demonstrates scientific excellence and the spirit of innovation. The award is named in honor of Dr Marie Cowan for her enduring legacy of scientific excellence and mentorship. The 2017 winner is Linda Park, PhD, MS.
The Martha N Hill New Investigator Award recognizes the outstanding contributions of young investigators in understanding, preventing, and treating cardiovascular disease. The 2017 winner is Billy Caceres, BA, BSN, MSN, PhD.
Attend Scientific Sessions in 2018
Attending Scientific Sessions is an important way to disseminate research and engage with leading cardiovascular disease and stroke science experts. Abstract submissions for Scientific Sessions 2018 will open in April. Two CVSN members, Debra Moser, PhD, RN, FAHA, and Susan Pressler, PhD, RN, FAHA, produced a video tutorial with recommendations for developing competitive abstracts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PLv3Vsw9QkU.
Plan to attend one or more of the 2018 conferences:
EPI/Lifestyle 2018 Scientific Sessions
Epidemiology and Prevention, and Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health, March 20-23, 2018, New Orleans, LA.
QCOR 2018 Scientific Sessions
Quality of Care and Outcomes Research, April 6-7, 2018, Arlington, VA.
ATVB/PVD 2018 Scientific Sessions
Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology and Peripheral Vascular Disease, May 10-12, 2018, San Francisco, CA.
BCVS Scientific Sessions 2018
Basic Cardiovascular Sciences, July 30-August 2, 2018, San Antonio, TX.
AHA/ASA Main Scientific Sessions 2018
November 10-14, 2018, Chicago, IL.