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Nursing Wellness in Academic and Clinical Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Journal of the American Heart Association

Nursing is an essential part of our health care system workforce. Cardiovascular and stroke nursing represents one of the largest specialty areas requiring expert knowledge and clinical proficiency to ensure safety and quality patient outcomes. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Examining the clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. A survey of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (ACNAP) of the ESC

European Journal of Heart Failure

The clinical role and educational preparation of heart failure nurses across Europe. HF, heart failure; HFN, heart failure nurse; MDT, multidisciplinary team. Aims To describe the clinical practice and educational preparation of heart failure (HF) nurses across Europe and determine the key differences between countries.

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Abstract Sa404: Implementation of a Nurse-Centric Resuscitation Institute and the Impact on Quality Metrics

Circulation

An academic health system (AHS) identified a need for improving how resuscitation data was translated at the bedside. Based on these findings, approval from administration allowed the team to expand into a nurse-centric Resuscitation Institute comprised of three data abstractors, a resuscitation coordinator, and program manager.

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Abstract TP71: Creative Methods Utilized to Improve Stroke Education at an Academic Medical Center

Stroke Journal

We have seen increased confidence with our inpatient units nursing staff in activating the stroke code immediately as soon as signs and symptoms of stroke are observed.

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Abstract WP70: Accelerating Stroke Care at an Academic Hospital: Evaluating the Impact of a Launchpad Initiative on Door-to-Needle Times One Year Later

Stroke Journal

This quality improvement initiative evaluates the Launchpad protocol's effectiveness at reducing DTN times in AIS treatment at an academic hospital, aiming to meet AHA/ASA guidelines and improve outcomes through a nurse-driven code stroke activation process. Ongoing enhancements in nurse training, communication, and support are needed.

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Nine lessons about women’s heart disease that future doctors will learn in med school

Heart Sisters

These nine @CWHHA teaching modules offer a one-stop Master Class package to any academic tasked with teaching future doctors and nurses about women and heart disease.

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Abstract TP70: Identifying Risk Factors for Loss to Follow-Up After Stroke at a Large Academic Health System: Implications for Establishing a Holistic Post-Stroke Follow-up Program

Stroke Journal

vs. 8.9%) hemorrhage; discharged to a skilled nursing facility (19.8% Introduction:A significant proportion of stroke patients are lost to follow up (LTFU) after discharge, which may be associated with increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and unnecessary hospitalization. vs. 47.4%); have an intracerebral (12.1% vs. 40.7%).