ENA recognizes that emergency nursing is not one size fits all and that the path from a student to an experienced ED leader is a journey. ENA is your partner to help you plan and become the leader you want to be.
This tailored pathway includes educational content focused on what is required to be an effective emergency department leader, how to manage the emergency department team, financial and budgeting concepts, leadership communication skills, maintaining staff resiliency and mental health, and handling uncertainty and solving problems. Rooted in the AONL Nurse Leader Competencies, this pathway reflects the foundational knowledge, skills, and behaviors required to succeed as a nurse leader.
What's included: The ED Nurse Leadership Pathway includes 6 educational offerings, mentorship, and ENA membership. Learners can earn up to 9.0 accredited continuing education hours covering five leadership domains:
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Communication and Relationship Building
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Leadership
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Knowledge of the Health Care Environment and Clinical Principles
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Professionalism
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Business Skills and Principles
Learn more about the content in this pathway:
People and Team Leadership
Focuses on interpersonal leadership, team dynamics, and staff development.
Operations Content
Emphasizes systems thinking, patient flow, and departmental efficiency.
Strategic and Financial Leadership
Covers budgeting, business principles, and aligning resources with ED goals.
Professional Content:
This pathway also includes:
ENA Membership (1-year ENA membership included with nonmember pricing)
Leverage the collective knowledge of nearly 45,000 emergency nursing peers to support you and strengthen your practice as an ENA member. The wide variety of member benefits are focused on strengthening your knowledge through education, networking and advocacy.
Click here to learn more about the benefits of ENA membership.
Mentorship
The ENA Mentoring Program reflects ENA's commitment to your professional development. This member-exclusive online networking and career development tool helps you find and connect with others in emergency nursing.
Additional Recommended Resources
Below are additional resources ENA recommends that are not included with the pathway:
