July 13, 2023 Emergency Nurses Association ENA JEN journal of emergency nursing

Burnout, Turnover Among Emergency Nurses Alarmingly High

Emergency department nurses cite seven key factors leading to burnout and turnover, a new study in the Journal of Emergency Nursing shows. Those factors include insufficient staffing, physical demands, patient population, better pay elsewhere, length of commute and relocation.

June 20, 2023 Emergency Nurse Residency Program Emergency Nurses Association

Nurse Residency Program Doubles-Down on ED Training

Becker’s Hospital Review—Training for the first cohort of Neenah, Wis.-based ThedaCare's nurse residency program is underway at seven of its hospitals. The system adopted the program with an aim to improve retention of new nurses and better equip them for the demands of emergency department care, according to a June 13 news release.

June 19, 2023 Government Relations

Emergency Department Boarding and the Strain on the Health Care Safety Net

Emergency nurses and physicians are sounding the alarm: the number of patients “boarding,” or held in the emergency department while waiting for care, has reached a crisis level. Unfortunately, patients with mental health needs are disproportionately affected.

June 6, 2023 EN Week

Register Today for the Annual Emergency Nurses Week 5K

Registration is open for the third annual Emergency Nurses Week 5K. Presented by the Emergency Nurses Association, this virtual race is the perfect way for everyone around the world to honor and celebrate the incredible work of emergency nurses.

May 31, 2023

Nursing Group Launches Coaching and Support Program

Associations Now - A new program created by a for-profit subsidiary of the Emergency Nurses Association hopes to address burnout and other wellness challenges unique to emergency departments.