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JCN The Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing is the leading professional journal for cardiovascular nurses, and the official journal of PCNA. Members receive a subscription to the bimonthly peer-reviewed Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing. PCNA members can log on to view articles for free by logging on to www.pcna.net and selecting the "JCN" link under Quick Links on the Account Summary page.

Join PCNA and save! The standard subscription rate is $96, but PCNA members receive JCN and many other clinical tools and educational opportunities for only $75 in annual membership dues.  

JCN provides thorough coverage of timely topics that support nursing excellence and evidence-based practice. Regular columns include Progress in Prevention (written by PCNA), Pharmacology, Dysrhythmias, and Outcomes Research.

In each issue, you will find a section devoted exclusively to PCNA news, which regularly includes information on membership, educational opportunities, new clinical tools, advocacy issues, and other important association updates. 

Recently featured topics include  
  • Acute Coronary Syndrome
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Biomarkers
  • Cardiac devices
  • Children & adolescents
  • CVD prevention
  • Diabetes
  • Dyslipidemia
  • Ethnic disparities
  • Geriatric patient care
  • Heart failure
  • Hypertension
  • Improving patient outcomes
  • Metabolic syndrome
  • National guidelines
  • Nutrition
  • Obesity
  • Pharmacology
  • P.A.D.
  • Psychosocial impacts
  • Physical activity
  • Smoking cessation
  • Stroke
  • Women’s health

JCN readers can also earn CE credits through the publisher of the journal.

Call for articles: If you are interested in publishing your work in JCN, please review the guidelines for authors and contact the JCN editor directly.