Welcome to Leadership Conference 2013!

This issue of Conference Connection is loaded with information and insights into the educational and networking opportunities awaiting emergency nurse leaders in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Fla., from Feb. 27 to March 3.

Watch this video to hear about the variety of wellness initiatives, networking events and new education session formats ENA has planned for you. If you are a new or experienced emergency nurse leader, or someone who aspires to a leadership role, this is the ideal conference for you.

ENA has gathered the most talented and knowledgeable faculty to deliver top-notch educational sessions loaded with information you can apply to your practice and facility. Our new Jam, Hand-Off and Deep Dive session formats will keep you engaged with such topics as workplace violence, throughput, crowding and geriatric care in the ED.

Get ready to become inspired with this year’s acclaimed keynote speakers, including Carmine Gallo, Jon Gordon and Marcus Engel, who will share effective lessons from top business leaders as well as their own personal journeys from adversity to personal and professional success.

Fort Lauderdale is a warm and welcoming setting for you to learn, network and rejuvenate while you shape the future of emergency nursing. We have plenty of networking opportunities in store, from the Welcome to Fort Lauderdale Party to the ENA Foundation Fundraiser: Smokin’ Backyard Barbecue, to smaller gatherings. Leadership Conference 2013 is the best place to reconnect with colleagues and meet new friends who share your goal to shape the future of emergency nursing.

Keep reading Conference Connection to learn more about what you can look forward to at ENA Leadership Conference 2013.

I look forward to meeting you in Fort Lauderdale.

JoAnn Lazarus, MSN, RN, CEN,

2013 ENA President