Leveraging the Power of Nursing’s Voice for Cardiovascular Health

The concept of advocacy has been embedded in our culture since the dawn of modern nursing. The integral role of advocacy as a professional mandate is reinforced widely by professional and academic associations. As cardiovascular nurses and advanced practice nurses championing the mission of optimal cardiovascular health, we have an important opportunity to clarify the role of nurses as scientists, thought leaders and care providers. Individually and as active participants in like-minded professional organizations, we must be prepared to seize opportunities to amplify nursing’s voice in the clinical setting, at the systems level, to the media, and in our communities, the nation, and across the globe.