Maryland Chapter

Areas Served

The Maryland Chapter of the Preventive Cardiovascular Nursing Association serves Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Hartford County, Howard County, Montgomery County, Anne Arundel County, and Prince George’s County.

Volunteer

Contact Binu to learn more about getting involved with the Maryland Chapter.

Chapter Introduction

Get to Know Your Chapter Leadership Team!

The Maryland Chapter of PCNA was established in February 2018, serving the state of Maryland. Dr. Susan Giscombe, adjunct faculty member of JHUSON, is the Chapter Leader and her vision is for members to be empowered to educate their communities in the prevention of heart disease.

Members and Non-members are invited to two continuing education meetings a year, giving them an opportunity to learn more about updated interventions in the prevention, diagnosis, and management of heart disease. The PCNA Maryland Chapter looks to empower our members in making our communities healthier because nurses are the experts in patient care and must lead in the betterment of our nation’s health.

Dr. Binu Koirala is an Assistant Professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD. She earned her Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, Master of Gerontological Studies from Miami University, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kathmandu University. She has expertise in cardiovascular disease, multimorbidity, palliative care, and care of patients with chronic and complex disease conditions. Recently, she earned the 2021 Outstanding Nurse Researcher Award from the Johns Hopkins Nursing Alumni Association. Dr. Koirala has currently funded research projects to develop and pilot test care coordination and symptom management interventions for patients living with multimorbidity, including those with heart failure. Dr. Koirala serves as a secretary of the Sigma Theta Tau International-Nu Beta Chapter-At-Large and as a peer reviewer for several nursing journals. Dr. Koirala is committed to collaborating with and mentoring colleagues, doctoral and other students globally, and partnering with practice and community experts to enhance the health and safety of patients, families, and communities.