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February 11, 2019 • Emergency Nurses Association Patient Safety Research
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.
January 31, 2019 • Opioid
AMA Alliance Video Series Features ENA’s Role In Battling Opioid Epidemic
The nation’s opioid epidemic has claimed far too many lives in the United States. Recognizing that, the AMA Alliance, in collaboration with the American Medical Association, is focusing its efforts and attention on educating its network of physician families and communities about what they can do to help put a stop to this deadly trend.
January 10, 2019 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Foundation
ENA Foundation Welcomes 2019 Chairperson, Board of Trustees
The ENA Foundation began 2019 with Mickey Forness, BS, RN, CEN, taking her place as chairperson of the foundation’s board of trustees which oversees the Emergency Nurses Association’s philanthropic arm.
January 7, 2019 • Carolyn Jones Documentary Emergency Nurses Association
ENA Partners With Filmmaker Carolyn Jones On Emergency Nursing Documentary
The Emergency Nurses Association on Monday proudly announced a partnership with renowned filmmaking team Carolyn Jones Productions on a documentary project which celebrates emergency nurses and the impact they have on patients across the country.
January 2, 2019 • Board of Directors Emergency Nurses Association
Emergency Nurses Association Announces Patricia Kunz Howard As 48th President
Patricia Kunz Howard, PhD, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN, added to her list of significant accomplishments on Tuesday when she took office as president of the Emergency Nurses Association for the second time in her distinguished career.
December 21, 2018 • Advocacy ENA Human Trafficking
Emergency Nurses Association-Backed Human Trafficking Bill Clears Congress
The SOAR Act was a priority piece of legislation discussed by members during ENA's annual Day on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.
November 27, 2018 • #GivingSeason ENA Foundation Giving Tuesday
Celebrate #GivingSeason with a Donation to the ENA Foundation
This #GivingSeason, support the ENA Foundation by making a donation that supports emergency nurses.
November 1, 2018 • American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Nurses Association Guidelines Pediatric
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
October 24, 2018 • Advocacy Opioid
Emergency Nurses Association Praises Signing of SUPPORT Act
The Emergency Nurses Association, a leading voice in the push to improve emergency health care for patients struggling with opioid-use issues, on Oct. 24 commended Congress for passing and President Donald Trump for signing into law sweeping bipartisan legislation which aims to combat the opioid crisis.
October 19, 2018 • Education Fall Regional Symposium Orlando
ENA Fall Educational Symposium Heads to Orlando in November
The Emergency Nurses Association brings the next installment in its series of educational and networking events for emergency nurses to the Sunshine State when the association’s Fall Regional Symposium lands in Orlando on Nov. 8-9.
October 15, 2018 • Brand Center Emergency Nurses Association
A Brand-New Day: Emergency Nurses Association Unveils Modern Look
With an updated design and a modernized use of its most identifiable color, the new Emergency Nurses Association logo and branding revealed on Monday further emphasize the organization’s strong connection and commitment to emergency nurses.
October 9, 2018 • Education Pediatric
Innovation, Hands-On Learning Highlight ENA’s New ENPC, 5th Edition
On Tuesday, ENA proudly announced the launch of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, 5th Edition, which features significantly revised content and enhanced delivery that provides nurses with a hands-on and interactive learning experience.
October 8, 2018 • Emergency Nurses Week thank you
ENA Celebrates the ‘EmpowerED’ Nurse During EN Week 2018
For nearly 30 years, the Emergency Nurses Association has used Emergency Nurses Day and Emergency Nurses Week to shine a glowing spotlight on the outstanding work done by emergency nursing professionals around the world. The tradition continues this week.
October 1, 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 28, 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.
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.
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.
