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ENA Researchers Find Emergency Nurses Underassess for In-Home Firearms
Emergency nurses need better education on the importance of assessing patients for firearms in the home and with how to inquire about the topic in a nonjudgmental, nonconfrontational manner, ENA researchers concluded in a recent study.
ENA, AAP and ACEP Unite on Optimizing Child Patient Safety in Emergency Settings
Three medical organizations representing more than 157,000 emergency nurses, physicians and pediatric health care providers have issued joint recommendations for improving the safety of care of children in emergency care settings.
Emergency Nurses Association Supports Ban on Assault Rifles
To strengthen ENA’s commitment to create healthier and safer communities for all, and to further stand with emergency nurses working amid this gun violence epidemic, ENA today is announcing its support for a ban on assault rifles.
ENA-supported Gun Violence Bill Moves to the President’s Desk
On Friday, the Emergency Nurses Association commended both the Senate and House of Representatives for swiftly passing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.
ENA Letter on Gun Safety Legislation
As part of its ongoing efforts to support meaningful steps to reduce the gun violence epidemic, ENA sent the following letter to Senators Chris Murphy and John Cornyn calling for a comprehensive gun safety bill focused on preventing mass shootings.
ENA President Jennifer Schmitz Statement on Recent Gun Violence
Today is recognized as National Gun Violence Awareness Day and the time is now to prevent the tragic consequences of gun violence.
ENA-supported Programs Included in House-passed Funding Legislation
On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed the FY 2022 Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill which includes important funding priorities supported by the Emergency Nurses Association.
Emergency Nurses Association Debuts Firearms Injury Prevention Education Program
ENA's Firearms Injury Prevention Education program features a webinar, online learning modules and a podcast series focused on identifying patients who might be in danger.
Emergency Nurses Association Statement on Gun Violence Epidemic
Emergency nurses across the country treat victims of gunshot wounds every single day. No matter the number of patients or the circumstances behind the situation that brought them into the emergency department, nurses and their health care counterparts work tirelessly to care for those...
ENA Teams Up with ITN Productions to Highlight Injury Prevention
ENA and ITN Productions are partnering on a news and current affairs-style program designed to raise awareness about the importance of injury prevention initiatives as part of the effort to reduce preventable injuries and deaths.
ENA Board Approves Firearm Safety and Injury Prevention Position Statement
On Thursday, the Emergency Nurses Association Board of Directors unanimously approved an updated position statement encouraging increased firearm-related research, education and focus on safety enhancements.
ENA, AAP and ACEP Create Joint Recommendation For Pediatric Emergency Care
"Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department" aims to ensure injured and critically ill children receive the best emergency care possible
Emergency Nurses Association Praises Passage of Airplane KITS Act in FAA Reauthorization Bill
Provision would require emergency medical kits on airplanes to meet needs of children