American Association of Heart Failure Nurses

The AAHFN is a specialty organization dedicated to advancing nursing education, clinical practice and research to improve heart failure patient outcomes. Heart failure is our exclusive interest and passion. Our goal is to set the standards for heart failure nursing care. 

We unite the full spectrum of nurses and other health professionals interested in heart failure. We serve as the interface for sharing ideas, translating research findings into practice and setting priorities for the future. We welcome and value all professionals involved in heart failure care. We focus on patients across all environments of care from the hospital, to the clinic, to home.

Mission Statement: The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses unites professionals, patients and caregivers in the support and advancement of heart failure practice, education and research, thus promoting optimal patient outcomes.

Vision Statement: To be the foremost nursing association across the heart failure continuum. Click here to read the Bylaws.
 

Diversity Statement: The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) in principle and practice respects, values, and celebrates the unique attributes of all heart failure nurses. In keeping with that spirit, AAHFN strives to seek diversity and inclusion from all heart failure clinicians. Click here to read the full Diversity Statement.