Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association

What Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association does

The Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA) is a U.S.-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1992 and headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, serving cardiovascular nurses and advanced practice providers. The organization delivers a portfolio of educational products including the Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate (CV-BC) certification program, continuing education courses delivered through Path LMS, a peer-reviewed Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, the 'Heart to Heart Nurses' podcast distributed across YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, RadioPublic, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn, and an annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium. Patient- and provider-facing clinical tools include the LDL vs. Non-HDL Cholesterol Calculator, AFib Symptom Frequency Tracker, AFib Screening Toolkit, Heart Failure Online Interactive Patient Guide, and a library of fact sheets and clinical forms covering hypertension, lipid management, heart failure, atherosclerotic CVD, obesity, and lifestyle change.

PCNA operates a community-led go-to-market model centered on individual nurse membership (with tiered options including fellowship status) supported by corporate memberships from pharmaceutical and medical device sponsors. Revenue streams include recurring membership dues, paid CE courses and certification fees, one-time sales of educational materials (e.g., $25 non-member pricing for the Antiplatelet Therapy Fact Sheet), event revenue from the annual symposium, and educational grants from sponsors such as AstraZeneca, Merck, Novartis, Sanofi US, Bristol-Myers Squibb/Pfizer, Boston Scientific, Regeneron, and Milestone Pharmaceuticals. The organization's distribution model is primarily digital (website and Path LMS) with a domestic U.S. chapter network, an advocacy and policy footprint (Action Center, Advocacy Toolkit, position statements), and a nascent international presence via the Global Cardiovascular Nursing Leadership Forum.

Name

Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association

Legal name

Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association

Website

https://pcna.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PCNA is a U.S. nonprofit professional association founded in 1992 that supports cardiovascular nurses through CV-BC certification, continuing education courses, clinical tools, patient education materials, the Heart to Heart Nurses podcast, and an annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiovascular Nursing Professional Association / Continuing Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

akta.pro primary industry

Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Patient Care Technician (PCT) (EDAOAJAB)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular nursing education
• Nursing certification programs
• Continuing education courses
• Patient education materials
• Professional nursing association

Headquarters

HQ city

Madison

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: PCNA operates as a membership-based professional association with tiered membership options including individual membership, fellowship status, and corporate membership levels. Members receive access to free resources, discounted courses, and member-only benefits.
2. Educational Resources and Materials Sales: Sale of educational materials including fact sheets, clinical forms, and patient education tools. Non-member pricing (e.g., Antiplatelet Therapy Fact Sheet at $25) with free access for members.
3. Continuing Education Courses and Certifications: Revenue from cardiovascular nursing certification programs and CE courses, some with pharmacology contact hours. Free and paid course options available.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PCNA is a nonprofit professional nursing association that delivers specialized cardiovascular nursing education, certification, and resources to its members. Its core offerings include the CV-BC cardiovascular nursing certification program, a resource library of clinical tools and patient education materials, continuing education courses, the Heart to Heart Nurses podcast, the annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, and research grants and awards for cardiovascular nurses.

Product overview

PCNA operates as a professional nursing association offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services for cardiovascular nursing professionals. The core offerings include the Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate (CV-BC) certification program, a Resource Library with clinical tools and fact sheets, Provider Tools for clinical decision-support, and Patient Education Materials. The organization distributes content through multiple channels including the Heart to Heart Nurses Podcast, the annual Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium, and online interactive patient guides. Key clinical tools include the LDL vs. Non-HDL Cholesterol Calculator, AFib Symptom Frequency Tracker, and AFib Screening Toolkit. Patient education resources include the Beat Goes On AFib Booklet, Heart Failure Fact Sheets, Heart Failure Online Interactive Patient Guide, and Antiplatelet Therapy Fact Sheet. Career development offerings encompass Awards & Grants, Research Grants, Job Board, and the Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiovascular Nursing Certificate (CV-BC) Professional certification program for cardiovascular nurses to demonstrate expertise in cardiovascular disease prevention and management.
• Resource Library Comprehensive collection of clinical resources, tools, fact sheets, and educational materials for cardiovascular care professionals.
• Provider Tools Clinical decision-support tools and assessment forms for healthcare providers treating cardiovascular patients.
• Patient Education Materials Educational handouts, fact sheets, and guides designed for patient education on cardiovascular conditions including AFib, heart failure, cholesterol, and blood pressure management.
• Heart to Heart Nurses Podcast Professional podcast series featuring expert discussions on cardiovascular nursing topics, guidelines, and clinical practice.
• Cardiovascular Nursing Symposium Annual professional conference offering education, networking, and professional development for cardiovascular nurses.
• LDL vs. Non-HDL Cholesterol Calculator Online tool helping clinicians calculate and compare LDL and non-HDL cholesterol goals based on patient risk categories.
• AFib Symptom Frequency Tracker Patient-facing tool to track atrial fibrillation symptoms for clinical visits and treatment decision-making.
• The Beat Goes On – Living with AFib Booklet Patient education booklet providing comprehensive information about living with atrial fibrillation.
• Atrial Fibrillation Online Interactive Patient Guide Digital interactive guide helping patients understand and manage their atrial fibrillation diagnosis.
• AFib Screening Toolkit Provider toolkit for organizing and conducting atrial fibrillation screening events in community settings.
• Antiplatelet Therapy Fact Sheet Fact sheet explaining antiplatelet medications, their role in cardiovascular disease prevention, and patient instructions; non-member price $25, free for members.
• Heart Failure Online Interactive Patient Guide Mobile-first digital resource helping heart failure patients navigate their diagnosis with modular educational content.
• Heart Failure Fact Sheets Modular patient education handouts covering diagnosis, treatments, medications, emotions, exercise, and sodium management for heart failure patients.
• Patient Education Clinical Forms Customizable PDF templates of clinical forms and patient handouts for CVD risk reduction practice integration.
• Awards & Grants Program Scholarships, awards, and research grants supporting professional development for cardiovascular nursing professionals.
• Research Grant Program Funding opportunities for cardiovascular nursing research to advance the field and improve patient outcomes.
• Job Board Employment platform connecting cardiovascular nursing professionals with job opportunities in the field.
• Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing Peer-reviewed nursing journal providing current research and clinical insights for cardiovascular nursing practice.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hypertension Control AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2026The Hypertension Control Alliance, assembled by the CDC Foundation, launched the 'Hypertension Bites' national campaign. PCNA participates as part of this alliance working to raise awareness about blood pressure control and address the public health crisis of uncontrolled hypertension during American Heart Month.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN): Large specialty nursing association offering CE, certification (CCRN), and patient resources; comparable membership-based model for a different (but adjacent) nursing specialty.
• American Heart Association (AHA): Largest U.S. cardiovascular health organization offering overlapping CE, certifications, patient tools, and advocacy; AHA's far broader portfolio makes it a broad incumbent rather than a direct peer.
• American Nurses Association (ANA): Largest U.S. nursing professional association; offers enterprise-wide CE and certification that can substitute for PCNA's offerings for generalist nurses, representing a broad-incumbent threat.
• Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA): Interdisciplinary heart failure organization with overlapping heart-failure patient education and provider CE content, competing for the same corporate-sponsorship and clinician-attention pool as PCNA.
• American College of Cardiology (ACC): Physician-led cardiovascular society producing parallel guidelines, education, and certification programs that increasingly target the cardiovascular care team including nurses — adjacent incumbent to PCNA's audience.
• Sigma (Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing): Global nursing honor society with continuing education, research grants, and a peer-reviewed journal — overlaps with PCNA's professional-development, journal, and grant programs at a broader scale.

Direct peers

• Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN): Nursing specialty organization focused on vascular disease prevention and management, comparable in membership-based model, CE offerings, and cardiovascular-adjacent clinical scope to PCNA.
• American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN): Specialty nursing association dedicated to heart failure nursing practice, education, and certification — the closest direct peer to PCNA's cardiovascular-nursing focus and overlapping offerings (CE, certification, patient resources).

Regional players

• Canadian Council of Cardiovascular Nurses (CCCN): Canadian counterpart to PCNA providing cardiovascular nursing education, certification support, and an annual scientific session — operates in the same niche but in a different national market.

Emerging players

• National Lipid Association (NLA): Interdisciplinary organization focused on lipid management and cardiovascular risk — overlaps with PCNA's lipid-management clinical resources, calculators, and CE for clinicians managing dyslipidemia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HeartNurses
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PCNAheartnurses
• Facebookfacebook.com/HeartNurses
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pcna-preventive-cardiovascular-nurses-association-
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcnaheartnurses

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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