The Journal of Vascular Nursing (JVN) is an international, peer-reviewed journal that provides clinical information regarding aortic and peripheral aneurysms, upper and lower extremity arterial disease, acute and chronic venous disease, and more. JVN is published quarterly by Elsevier for the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN). Learn more about the journal and see the latest issue here.
CONTRIBUTE TO THE JOURNAL OF VASCULAR NURSING
JVN welcomes original articles that present descriptions, etiologies, diagnostic procedures, medical and surgical treatment, and nursing implications of vascular system disorders. Author guidelines are available here, and submissions can be made here. Editor in Chief Cindy Lewis’ email is Cynthia.Lewis@aurora.org.
JOIN SVN AND RECEIVE THE JOURNAL OF VASCULAR NURSING
A subscription to JVN is just one of the benefits of being an SVN member. Contact member services here.
On November 14, 2018, the Journal of Vascular Nursing website will be retired. SVN members must follow this one-time process to activate their online subscription at ScienceDirect, Elsevier’s flagship platform for peer-reviewed scholarly literature. Click here to download instructions.
CORE CURRICULUM FOR VASCULAR NURSING
The Core Curriculum for Vascular Nursing is a 27 chapter text designed to meet the needs of today’s multi‐tasking vascular nurse. Prepared in outline format and generously illustrated, the Core Curriculum provides information on the full spectrum of vascular conditions, as well as vascular anatomy, diagnostics, medications, surgical interventions, nursing diagnoses and patient education and vascular nursing research. Each chapter includes a case study with study questions, along with extensive current printed and electronic references for those preparing for ANCC certification. This evidence‐based text will prove to be an essential addition to your personal, unit & institutional library. Purchase the book now.
SCOPE AND STANDARDS OF VASCULAR NURSING PRACTICE
Available through the ANA. Addressing both regular and advanced practice across the continuum of care, this book describes the specialty’s practice characteristics, settings from acute care to community care, and roles along with education and certification requirements.
The purpose and scope of this document is to update the previously-published SVN 2009 CEA guidelines to reflect the evidence-based changes.
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