PCNA SmartBriefDesigned specifically for preventive cardiovascular nurses, PCNA SmartBrief is a FREE, weekly e-mail newsletter. By providing the latest need-to-know industry news and information, PCNA SmartBrief saves you time and keeps you smart. Sign up today to receive PCNA SmartBrief.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/pcna/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/pcna?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifPCNA SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/pcna?sb_code=rssen-us13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDT7 lifestyle changes linked to lower stroke risk in studyhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D2C168961-4A3D-494A-A66B-B79BE323773C%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D2C168961-4A3D-494A-A66B-B79BE323773C%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSeven lifestyle changes -- eating a healthy diet, remaining active, controlling cholesterol, managing blood pressure, not smo -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTHeart Health NewsGroups release expanded heart failure management guidelineshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D85D67913-6EB2-4441-8F57-7644C01EF187%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D85D67913-6EB2-4441-8F57-7644C01EF187%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association issued an expanded guideline for heart failure manageme -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTHeart Health NewsToo little sleep can boost inflammation in womenhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D781A5ED2-2669-4C3F-9A93-F4146506B185%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D781A5ED2-2669-4C3F-9A93-F4146506B185%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTHeart Health NewsAnalysis assesses low-fat diets before menopausehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D8CB8DEF0-CA79-4CD1-B4E7-90BEFD444B44%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D8CB8DEF0-CA79-4CD1-B4E7-90BEFD444B44%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- 

Homebound Status in Plain Language
This guide helps clarify the factors to consider when determining a patient's homebound status, an important step in deciding if home health care is the right choice. Includes a quick reference sheet, explanation of common questions and patient case studies.

]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTHeart Health NewsStudy links low vitamin D levels to hypertensionhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D8B716738-80E7-4C81-995A-50455E807091%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D8B716738-80E7-4C81-995A-50455E807091%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssResearchers from University College London analyzed data and found a causal association between low levels of vitamin D and h -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTEmerging TrendsBariatric bypass leads to lower cholesterol in obesehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D0652ED55-AA62-46EC-A5C3-4454D8C51875%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D0652ED55-AA62-46EC-A5C3-4454D8C51875%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGrade 3 obese participants who underwent either gastric banding or bariatric bypass surgery showed similar improvements in bo -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTEmerging TrendsReport shows 215 cardiovascular disease drugs in the pipelinehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D642B606B-A792-495E-A5AA-628FF34DC943%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D642B606B-A792-495E-A5AA-628FF34DC943%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- 

VIRTUAL DYSLIPIDEMIA CME SERIES—June 26th
Watch top lipid specialists—live & online—discuss the latest lipid-modifying therapies and proposed ATP IV guidelines. Complimentary, online continuing medical education series is presented by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Register Now—it's free to participate.

]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTEmerging TrendsHospitals help nurses avoid compassion fatigue, burnouthttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D50669571-80FE-490E-9FB0-CEF551CDE0F7%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D50669571-80FE-490E-9FB0-CEF551CDE0F7%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssHospitals are creating innovative programs to help nurses deal with compassion fatigue and burnout, drawing on practices such -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTNursing in the NewsNev. governor signs law increasing access to NPshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3DE0AE7376-8EF1-4630-BA66-558C0177E222%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3DE0AE7376-8EF1-4630-BA66-558C0177E222%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a law that allows patients full, direct access to nurse practitioner services.  -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTNursing in the NewsPCNA awards Boston advertising agency $5,000 to fund employee wellness programs after winning national challengehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3DE67915D5-253E-4077-A219-39D62165EB6C%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3DE67915D5-253E-4077-A219-39D62165EB6C%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssPCNA has selected Boston-based advertising agency, Allen & Gerritsen, as the winner of their 2013 PCNA Prevention Challenge.  -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTPCNA UpdateSpecial SmartBrief offer: Join or renew for $5 off PCNA membershiphttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D1D76DAD5-B28F-462D-B52D-DE160F87B9DD%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D1D76DAD5-B28F-462D-B52D-DE160F87B9DD%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssWe are excited to offer new membership options.  -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTPCNA UpdateWe should regret our mistakes and learn from them, but never carry them forward into the future with us.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D0C38E48C-2B27-4422-A170-E7B88E3B8257%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D3F80B988-49A3-40B0-967C-40687C3DAE78%26copyid%3D0C38E48C-2B27-4422-A170-E7B88E3B8257%26brief%3Dpcna%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssL.M. Montgomery, Canadian novelist -More- ]]>13 Jun 2013 13:37:12 CDTLead Quote