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February 17, 2021 • eBooks Education ENPC TNCC
ENA Expands Emergency Nursing Education Reach Worldwide with New eBooks
ENA's debut of TNCC and ENPC eBooks provides learners more flexibility and convenience in a digital format - and the eBooks have been translated into several foreign languages to benefit international students.
February 8, 2021 • COVID-19 Government Relations
ENA Offers Support and Guidance to COVID-19 Task Force
The Emergency Nurses Association recently sent a letter of support and guidance to Dr. David Kessler, Chief Science Officer of COVID Response.
January 15, 2021 • Disaster Preparedness Emergency Nurses Association
Message to Members from ENA President Ron Kraus
Following an FBI bulletin about potential armed protests around the country, ENA President Ron Kraus encouraged members and all emergency nurses to be prepared should unrest occur in their communities.
January 4, 2021 • Press Release
Ron Kraus to Serve as Emergency Nurses Association's 50th President
Ron Kraus, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, TCRN, ACNS-BC, took office on Jan. 1 as the 50th president in Emergency Nurses Association history.
December 22, 2020 • COVID-19 Government Relations
Congress Passes COVID-19 Stimulus Package and ENA-backed Appropriations Bill
Congress on Monday approved a COVID-19 stimulus package and Fiscal Year 2021 omnibus appropriations bill. Importantly, the legislation will provide additional funding for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
December 15, 2020 • COVID-19 Vaccination
ENA Urges Emergency Nurses to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Based on the science and evidence surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, the Emergency Nurses Association on Monday urged all emergency nurses to get vaccinated and encourage others to do so to promote public health.
December 1, 2020 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Foundation Giving Season Giving Tuesday
ENA Foundation Kicks Off ‘Giving Season’ With Call to Support Emergency Nurses
On Giving Tuesday, the ENA Foundation kicked off its annual Giving Season campaign that raises money to support emergency nurses.
November 13, 2020 • Advocacy COVID-19
ENA Requests President-elect Biden Include Nurses on COVID-19 Task Force
The Emergency Nurses Association sent the following letter to President-elect Biden after the announcement that his COVID-19 Task Force did not include any nurses.
November 6, 2020 • COVID-19 Emergency Nurses Association
ENA President Encourages Public to Take COVID-19 Precautions Amid Surge in Cases
ENA President Mike Hastings reminds the public to follow CDC and WHO guidelines designed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in communities.
October 12, 2020
Emergency Nurses Week Celebrates Front-Line ED Nurses' Heart of Gold
The Emergency Nurses Association once again celebrates the world’s emergency nurses during its annual Emergency Nurses Week celebration that pairs this year with the association’s 50th anniversary.
September 29, 2020 • Government Relations Suicide
House Passes ENA-backed Legislation to Enhance Suicide Screenings
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act, Emergency Nurses Association priority legislation focused on improving the ability of health care professionals working in hospital emergency departments to identify, assess and treat patients with signs of suicidality.
September 25, 2020 • Advancing the Conversation DEI ENA
How ENA is Advancing the Conversation
ENA President Mike Hastings' message to members focuses on how ENA is advancing the conversation on systemic racism.
September 23, 2020 • AACN AANP Advanced Practice ENA NAPNAP
Joint Statement on the Role of Advance Practice Registered Nurses
ENA, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses and the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners support an APRNs ability to practice to the full extent of their education and training.
September 21, 2020 • Carolyn Jones Emergency Nurses In Case of Emergency
ENA Premiere of ‘In Case of Emergency’ Hits Oct. 14 During Emergency Nurses Week
Upcoming documentary offers an up-close look at emergency nurses and the vital role they play.
September 11, 2020
Jennifer Schmitz Elected Emergency Nurses Association 2021 President-Elect
Voting members of the Emergency Nurses Association selected Jennifer Schmitz, MSN, EMT-P, CEN, CPEN, CNML, FNP-C, NE-BC, as the association’s 2021 president-elect.
August 24, 2020 • ENA Research Research
ENA Study: Secondary Traumatic Stress Impacts All Areas of Nurses’ Lives, Patient Care
New research conducted by the Emergency Nurses Association explores secondary traumatic stress in emergency nursing and its impact on nursing practice and workplace environment.
August 4, 2020 • Awards journal of emergency nursing
Five ENA Members Earn Journal of Emergency Nursing Awards
The Emergency Nurses Association proudly announced five members as recipients of the 2020 Journal of Emergency Nursing awards.
July 30, 2020 • COVID-19 ENA
ENA Member Launches “National Wear a Mask Day” Initiative
Inspired by an ENA member, National Wear a Mask Day encourages mask use in support of emergency nurses.
July 29, 2020 • continuing education Wellness
ENA Announces Education Lineup for EN20X – A Virtual Xperience
Emergency nurses can earn nearly 60 continuing education hours across more than 70 sessions during EN20X in September.
July 24, 2020 • Lantern Award
International Emergency Departments Among 25 Recipients of 2020 ENA Lantern Award
The Emergency Nurses Association announced 25 ENA Lantern Award recipients on Friday. This year, for the first time, two international emergency departments received the prestigious accolade.
