There’s no place like home within the newly established SVS Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Section, where vascular advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) aim to provide a “professional home” for APRNs and PAs working in vascular care settings.
The groups finalized the change in May 2025 with the integration of the former PA Section into the APP Section. This collaborative effort includes the SVS, the Society for Vascular Nursing (SVN) and the old PA Section.
Chris Owen, MS, and Erin Hanlon, PA-C, will co-chair the new section to ensure proper representation.
Owen, a past president of the SVN and a practicing nurse practitioner, has seen firsthand the impact of a unified, collaborative voice in advancing the profession and improving patient outcomes.
“Team-based care is essential to the future of healthcare—ensuring that all providers, regardless of background, are respected for their contributions,” Owen said. “I’m honored to be part of this collaborative inaugural SVS APP Section and grateful for the recognition of the vital role we all play in caring for vascular patients.”
The APP Section offers numerous benefits, including opportunities for professional networking and peer mentoring, as well as leadership development through engagement with SVS committees. The SVN Annual Conference will feature education specifically tailored to APPs. Additional perks include discounts on SVS events and subscriptions to the Journal of Vascular Surgery (JVS), Vascular Specialist and the weekly Pulse e-newsletter.
Members will also gain access to the APP Section community on SVSConnect, an exclusive online platform for collaboration, communication and engagement with fellow vascular professionals.
For more membership information, visit vascular.org/APPSection.
