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November 14, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA JEN journal of emergency nursing
Paper Says Policies Needed to Prevent Unlawful Purchase and Possession of Firearms
Rounding out 2024, the November issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing is filled with a variety of topics. From an injury prevention paper on gun violence to research on dyspnea and trauma-informed care, there is something for everyone.
November 4, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA pediatric emergency care
Quote from ENA President on Pediatric Emergency Care
“It’s so important that EDs are prepared for pediatric patients when they come through our doors. Investing in their care – from having pediatric-specific equipment to proper staff training – can help save the lives of one of our more vulnerable populations,” said ENA President Chris Dellinger, MBA, BSN, RN, FAEN
November 4, 2024 • Emergency Nurse Residency Program Emergency Nurses Association ENA
New Enhancements Bolster ENA Emergency Nurse Residency Program
Two years and 70 emergency departments after launching its dynamically successful Emergency Nurses Residency Program, the Emergency Nurses Association raised the bar once again with the recent release of program enhancements that go even further to prepare and support ED nurses.
September 18, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Healthy Work Environment JEN journal of emergency nursing Wellness
Special Issue of Journal of Emergency Nursing Focused on Nurse Wellness, Healthy Work Environments
Featuring a diverse range of scholarly works from various countries and regions, the September issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing offers readers insights into fostering a positive workplace culture for nurses and enhancing their overall wellness.
September 11, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Research Research Workplace Violence
Emergency Nurses Association Launches a New Study on Workplace Violence
The Emergency Nurses Association has launched a survey to find the incidence and prevalence of workplace violence experienced by emergency nurses, as well as describe the types of workplace violence, precipitating factors and post-event support for nurses. Researchers will then analyze the relationship between organizational, environmental and human factors and nurses’ reported experiences to support the development of effective interventions to mitigate the violence healthcare workers face.
September 10, 2024 • Conference Emergency Nurses Association Emergency Nursing 2025 emergency nursing conference EN25 ENA
New Orleans Announced as Host City of Emergency Nursing 2025
Following a successful Emergency Nursing 2024, the Emergency Nurses Association announced that its annual education and networking conference in 2025 will take place in New Orleans.
September 9, 2024 • Board of Directors election results Emergency Nurses Association ENA Governance Leadership
ENA Members Choose Dustin Bass as ENA 2025 President-Elect
Bass, a member of the ENA Board of Directors since 2021, currently serves as its secretary/treasurer. After his year as president-elect Bass will become ENA president in 2026. As president, Bass looks forward to leveraging his experiences and connections around the world to champion initiatives that empower emergency nurses, enhance patient care and elevate the emergency nursing specialty.
September 7, 2024 • 20 under 40 Connection Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Connection ENA Connection 20 Under 40
ENA Recognizes Rising Talents in Emergency Nursing
From humanitarians and published authors to those who wanted to be emergency nurses since they were kids and those who fell into it, the 2024 class of 20 Under 40 is full of impressive up-and-coming nurses.
August 29, 2024 • Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Foundation
ENA Foundation Honors Illinois Nurse for Outstanding Fundraising Efforts
Determined. Passionate. Inspirational. Those are just a few of the words that describe the 2024 ENA Foundation Cornerstone Award recipient. For more than two decades, Thelma Kuska, of Illinois, has donated to the ENA Foundation and has ramped up her fundraising efforts, all in support of the Foundation’s mission to empower emergency nurses by providing resources through academic scholarships, research grants and educational opportunities.
August 22, 2024 • Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Foundation Foundation
ENA Foundation Announces 2024 ENDVR Fellow
Throughout her 25-year nursing career – 10 of those in the emergency department – Swapna Peter of California has been driven by a profound commitment to advance emergency nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.
July 25, 2024 • Achievement Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA JEN journal of emergency nursing
Awards Recognize Journal of Emergency Nursing Contributors
The Emergency Nurses Association has recognized the best of the Journal of Emergency Nursing for 2023, with awards to the authors of two papers, two reviewers and a special contributor.
July 15, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Research JEN journal of emergency nursing Research
Study Sheds Light on Charge Nurse Competencies in Emergency Care
The research around charge nurse competencies in the emergency care setting is very sparse, which adds importance to the findings in “Ensuring Throughput: Development and Validation of Charge Nurse Competencies for United States Emergency Care Settings,” a study published in the July Journal of Emergency Nursing issue which outlines nine competencies and teaching methods.
July 10, 2024 • Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA Lantern Award
94 Emergency Departments Recognized With 2024 ENA Lantern Award
ince its establishment in 2011, the ENA Lantern Award has recognized emergency departments for demonstrating exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. The 2024 class of ENA Lantern Award recipients is the largest yet, with a total of 94 emergency departments around the country receiving the honor.
June 26, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Nursing Education Triage
New Triage Workshop Focuses on Improved Triage Accuracy
The Emergency Nurses Association recently launched its new Triage Workshop aimed at increasing triage accuracy for all emergency department nurses.
June 5, 2024 • Academy of Emergency Nursing Achievement Awards AEN Emergency Nurses Association ENA
Academy of Emergency Nursing Announces Class of 2024 Inductees
As it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its creation, the Academy of Emergency Nursing on Wednesday announced its 2024 class of fellows, consisting of six nurses with a multitude of experiences that have contributed to the advancement of their specialty.
May 22, 2024 • Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act Emergency Nurses Association EMTALA ENA
ENA Statement on Access to Quality Health Care and EMTALA
On Wednesday, ENA issued the following statement relating to recent arguments before the Supreme Court about the applicability of the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act.
May 16, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA federal news Government Relations Legislation pediatric emergency care
House Passes Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act
The House of Representatives, in a bipartisan vote, approved the ENA-supported Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act (H.R. 6960/S. 3765) on Wednesday. The EMSC Reauthorization Act, introduced by Rep. Earl “Buddy” Carter, R-GA, is an ENA priority this year because of its importance as the only federal program dedicated to improving emergency care for children. Each year, 30 million children and adolescents visit emergency departments in the United States.
May 15, 2024 • American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Nurses Association ENA Statement
ENA Statement on ACEP ED Accreditation Program
On Wednesday, ENA issued the following statement about an ED Accreditation program developed by the American College of Emergency Physicians.
May 7, 2024 • Behavioral Health Emergency Nurses Association ENA JEN journal of emergency nursing Pediatric
Study Highlights Use of New Tool for Assessing Pediatric Behavioral Health Acuity in EDs
The rising pediatric mental health crisis has put a strain on emergency departments across the country. “The Development and Implementation of a Pediatric Nursing Emergency Behavioral Health Assessment Tool” in the May issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing addresses the fact there is no current standardized tool for assessing mental and behavioral acuity in emergency departments.
April 17, 2024 • Day on the Hill Emergency Nurses Association ENA Government Relations Workplace Violence
Emergency Department Nurses Take To Capitol Hill
Emergency nurses are strong advocates for the laws and tools they need to be safe at work and sufficiently prepared to care for all their patients. Emergency nurses from nearly every state gathered in Washington, D.C., this week for the Emergency Nurses Association’s annual Day on the Hill advocacy event.
April 4, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Workplace Violence
ENA Survey: 56 Percent of ED Nurses Assaulted in the Past Month
A recent “pulse check” survey of Emergency Nurses Association members revealed more than half of the responding emergency nurses had been either physically or verbally assaulted or threatened with violence in the previous 30 days.
March 25, 2024 • 20 under 40 Connection Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Connection ENA Connection 20 Under 40
Rising Stars in Emergency Nursing Encouraged to Apply for ENA’s 20 Under 40 Program
Through the 20 Under 40 program, the Emergency Nurses Association and its member magazine, ENA Connection, cast the spotlight on emergency nursing professionals who are enhancing their careers, uplifting their communities and transforming the emergency nursing specialty.
March 22, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Government Relations Workplace Violence
ENA Sounds Alarm About Violence Against ED Nurses
On Capitol Hill, ENA, ACEP and ANA call for laws to mitigate violence in health care.
March 19, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Government Relations
MEDIA ALERT: Congressional Briefing on The Crisis of Workplace Violence in Emergency Departments
Violence against health care workers is putting emergency care teams and patients at risk. Threats and attacks are increasingly common and must not be accepted as “just part of the job.” The need to improve protections for workers on the frontlines is growing more urgent every day.
March 14, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA
ENA Announces Bradley Goettl as New Chief Clinical Officer
Texas native brings influential health care leadership experience, strong ENA ties, into new role
