About Us

Our Purpose

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.

Our Mission & Vision

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: Delivering on the promise of a healthier future for people living with heart failure.

Our 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.

Our Power Statement

AAHFN - You care for patients…We Care for you!

AAHFN NCPD Mission Statement:

The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (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.

The mission of the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses' NCPD program is to provide high-quality, evidence-based educational opportunities for nurses and other healthcare professionals involved in heart failure care. Our goal is to enhance learner competence and ultimately improve patient outcomes. We evaluate the effectiveness of our programs through immediate post-activity assessments and monitor long-term impacts using an annual needs assessment survey.

Click here to read the Bylaws.

AAHFN Strategic Plan & Annual Reports