About Us

Who We Are

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 (AAHFN) unites professionals, patients and caregivers in the advancement of heart failure care through education, research and advocacy to promote optimal patient outcomes.

Vision Statement