European Society of Cardiology (ESC) - Association of Cardiovascular Nursing & Allied Professions (ACNAP)

On 28 August 2018, the ESC General Assembly in Munich voted to elevate the ESC Council on Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professions (CCNAP) to an association, one of only seven within the ESC. Since its creation, ACNAP is a dynamic and collaborative association specialising in the prevention, rehabilitation, and management of patients with cardiovascular disease.

“Nurses and allied health professionals play a pivotal role in cardiac care. Evolution of the CCNAP to the Association of Cardiovascular Nursing and Allied Professionals (ACNAP) gives further strength to their growing community. It will allow us to collaborate and contribute at an equal level with other subspecialties and associations within ESC so they can play an even greater role in the delivery of optimal cardiovascular care.” President of ACNAP, Dr Tina Hansen (Zealand University Hospital, Roskilde, Denmark)

Mission:
Their mission is to promote excellence in cardiovascular nursing and allied professions through practice, education and research.

Vision:
They believe that nurses and allied health professionals play a pivotal role in cardiac care. Interventions developed, tested and implemented by nurses and allied health professionals can assist patients to prevent, adjust to and recover from cardiac illness. In ACNAP, you will find a team of dedicated professionals, eager to support you in the delivery of excellent cardiovascular care. Whether you are working in practice, education or research, they welcome you and encourage you to join our Council. They are committed to your professional development.