October 2, 2018
Mike Hastings Voted Emergency Nurses Association 2019 President-Elect
Emergency Nurses Association members voting in the ENA National Election selected Michael Hastings, MSN, RN, CEN, as the organization’s 2019 President-elect.
September 29, 2018 • Academy of Emergency Nursing AEN Emergency Nurses Association ENA
Ten Emergency Nurses Inducted into Academy of Emergency Nursing
With countless contributions to, and accomplishments in, the emergency nursing profession, 10 nurses from six states and England have been named Fellows to the Academy of Emergency Nursing.
September 8, 2018
State Legislation Roundup: ENA-Supported Bills Become Law in Three States
ENA applauds the passage of new laws in three states that will improve emergency nursing and care for emergency patients.
July 23, 2018
House of Representatives Passes ENA-Supported Nursing Workforce Bill
The Emergency Nurses Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on the passage of H.R. 959, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act. ENA urges the Senate to quickly consider and pass this important legislation.
June 22, 2018
House of Representatives Advances Comprehensive Opioids Legislation with ENA-Supported Bills
ENA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act (H.R. 6).
June 15, 2018
Emergency Nurses Association Recognizes 2018 Achievement Awards
The Emergency Nurses Association today announced recipients of its annual Achievement Awards. The awards recognize emergency nurses who exemplify exceptional performance in professional practice, innovation, leadership, advocacy. The recipients embody emergency nursing at its finest.
June 15, 2018 • Awards journal of emergency nursing
Emergency Nurses Association Announces Journal of Emergency Nursing Award Recipients
The Emergency Nurses Association today announced three Journal of Emergency Nursing (JEN) awards recognizing the publication’s Reviewer of the Year and Authors of the Year.
June 14, 2018
Alaska Enacts New Workplace Violence Protections for Emergency Nurses, Other Health Care Workers
The Emergency Nurses Association applauds the Alaska legislature and Governor Bill Walker for enacting House Bill 312, a criminal justice reform bill that includes ENA-supported provisions that will help protect emergency nurses from workplace violence.
May 1, 2018
Doctor, nurse describe overcoming Las Vegas shooting challenges
Dr. Kevin Menes had been mentally preparing for victims of a mass casualty event to come through his emergency room doors since his time working at a hospital in Detroit’s roughest neighborhood.
April 18, 2018
Emergency Nurses Association Receives 2018 Gold Circle Award for Legislative Advocacy Campaign from ASAE
The Emergency Nurses Association today announced it is being recognized by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with a 2018 Gold Circle Award in the advocacy category.
March 28, 2018 • Pediatric
ENA Applauds Increased Funding for the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program as Part of Omnibus Appropriations Bill
ENA applauds Congress for including $22.3 million in funding – a $2.2 million increase over last year – for the Emergency Medical Services for Children program as part of the fiscal year 2018 omnibus appropriations bill. The President’s budget proposal had called for the elimination of the EMSC program.
March 13, 2018
Emergency Nurses Association to Host First Regional Symposium in Las Vegas
The Emergency Nurses Association today announced it will bring new emergency nursing education to the Las Vegas strip April 26-27 at its inaugural Spring Regional Symposium. Emergency nurses have the opportunity to network with local leaders and participate in clinical and leadership sessions to expand their knowledge and skills.
February 28, 2018
Two Priority Public Health Bills Supported by ENA Pass the House
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) applauds the House for passing two of ENA’s public health legislative priorities yesterday.
February 23, 2018
Study: In-depth emergency department suicide screenings should become common practice
New research from the Emergency Nurses Association encourages more in-depth suicide screenings in the emergency department in an effort to better identify individuals at risk for suicide. The study, recently published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing, explores current screening procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement.
January 16, 2018
ENA Doubles Down on Commitment to ENA Foundation with $50,000 Gift
The Emergency Nurses Association announced the ENA Board of Directors doubled the association’s annual gift to the ENA Foundation’s General Endowment Fund by donating $50,000 to support academic scholarships for emergency nurses.
January 3, 2018
Jeff Solheim Takes Office as Emergency Nurses Association President
ENA today announced Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CFRN, FAEN, FAAN, as president of the premier emergency nursing organization representing more than 42,000 members worldwide. During his one-year term as ENA president, Solheim will oversee the Board of Directors and serve as ENA’s official representative and spokesperson.
November 20, 2017 • EMS standing orders
ENA Applauds the Signing of Legislation Allowing EMS Personnel to Continue Administering Life-Saving Medication
ENA applauds Congress for passing, and President Trump for signing into law, the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act. The new law, one of ENA’s legislative priorities, amends the Controlled Substances Act to ensure EMS personnel may use standing orders to administer a controlled substance in cases in which a delay in treatment could result in harm or death to the patient.
November 15, 2017 • News
ENA Releases New Emergency Department Manager’s Survival Guide
The Emergency Nurses Association released its new Emergency Department Manager’s Survival Guide, a digital reference for new and experienced ED managers. Since nearly half of U.S. medical care takes place in the ED, outstanding and informed leadership is essential to providing the best patient care. Nurses must become accustomed to unique situations and topics while acclimating to a managerial role. The ED Manager’s Survival Guide serves as transitional tool to help them adjust to the nuances of ED management.
October 26, 2017 • News
Study: Workplace bullying is underestimated driver of nurse and patient outcomes
New Emergency Nurses Association theory helps identify and correct bullying behavior.
October 25, 2017 • News
ENA Applauds Senate on Passage of Bill to Allow Use of Standing Orders by Emergency Medical Services
Without passage of H.R. 304, EMS practitioners may lose the ability to administer life-saving medications to treat a medical emergency.
