The passion for emergency nursing started early for the new Emergency Nurses Association President Ryan Oglesby. From watching medical shows on TV to earning scout badges in first aid and then obtaining EMT certification Oglesby worked his way to a career in emergency nursing that has included ENA for two decades.
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.