Nursing

Working in the dynamic field of nursing, the learning never stops.

At the AHA, you can design your career path with the resources and support that you need no matter where you are in your career. You’ve already experienced the invaluable resources available through the American Heart Association's Professional Education Hub™. Now, here’s your opportunity to explore the diversity of experiences that an AHA membership offers you.

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Explore AHA journals & resources
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Apply for research funding
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Engage as a Mentor or Mentee

Explore AHA journals & resources

One of the best ways to stay current on the latest news and research is with one of AHA’s 14 journals. As a member, you have free online access to all of them. From circulation research to hypertension and clinical cases on a variety of topics, you can count on us to bring you cutting-edge thinking that enriches your professional expertise. Additionally, take advantage of a range of journal programs, resources & tools.

Apply for research funding

Funding research is a cornerstone of the American Heart Association’s lifesaving mission — a pillar of our foundation and a key to our future. Since 1949, the AHA has made significant annual investments in research, funding more than 50,850 projects. This year AHA’s Centennial birthday allowed us to reach an all-time high in annual research funding. Here are three statistics that we’re proud to share with you:

  • $5.9B
    Invested in scientific research since 1949.     The AHA is the largest nonprofit, non-governmental supporter of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular research in the U.S.
  • 2,125 projects
    Currently being supported by the AHA.     These projects total $564M in research funding. Of those, 1,100 were activated in fiscal year 2023-24, accounting for $219M of funding.
  • 2,458 reviewers
    Number of peer volunteers who evaluated 4,944 proposals     for AHA funding during the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Engage as a Mentor or Mentee

American Heart Association has a vibrant mentorship community. Whether you have been thinking about becoming a mentor to a fellow nurse or are looking to benefit from colleagues who can share their experiences with you, the AHA membership is an ideal platform for growing and giving.

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Explore our career resources
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Attend a nursing symposium
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Engage in a peer community

Explore our career resources

We are a respected source for jobs and career resources. From résumé review and writing to career planning, our members count on us for career advice. We regularly update featured jobs, and our career planning portal is your one-stop career resource center to prepare you for your next opportunity. Whether you are just beginning a job search or are looking for coaching to take you to the next level, the AHA is your home for career development.

Attend a nursing symposium

Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for nurses to network, collaborate and learn at meetings including the International Stroke Conference that features a State-of-the-Science Stroke Nursing Symposium. This symposium is an opportunity to share innovative best clinical practices that have been developed to optimize patient outcomes. It’s recognized as an exciting plenary program with stimulating breakout sessions to meet the educational needs for nurses, rehabilitation and health care professionals at various skill levels.

This forum provides cutting-edge information for health care professionals who treat patients and families in all phases of stroke care from prevention to treatment in the emergency department through rehabilitation. The symposium updates and informs about nursing issues along the continuum of stroke care (primary and secondary prevention, ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke management, rehabilitation and program development).

Engage in a peer community

Who do you think are some of the most engaged members in our 16 different scientific councils? Nurses! As a member, you can choose which one of our councils is most aligned with your specialty or classification. Our members are an engaged group of cardiovascular and brain health professionals who participate in discovery and dissemination of science. Our scientific councils, each unique in their own way, are a key pathway to support and foster health science through the lens of professionals from an array of specialties and classifications. Deepen professional relationships and engage in support of our mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier living.

After you’ve explored all that the AHA has to offer, there’s only one thing left to do: Become a member today!

We look forward to welcoming you to the AHA community.

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