Special Events
Special Events at Emergency Nursing 2025
Emergency Nursing 2025 has no shortage of exciting events in store for attendees. Check out what you can look forward to:
Tuesday, September 16
State of Emergency Nursing Town Hall
Join ENA leaders to learn more about the key issues facing emergency nursing and how ENA is advancing excellence in the specialty.
Wednesday, September 17
AEN Induction Ceremony and Dinner
Congratulate the incoming Academy of Emergency Nursing Fellows. Invitation only.
Attendee Meet & Greets: First Timers and All Member Mixers
ENA conference first-timers and experienced attendees can meet up to swap stories and notes about ENA's annual conference throughout the years.
Nursing Excellence Award Mixer
Celebrate your peers and get inspired by ENA's best and brightest. Invitation only.
Thursday, September 18
Anita Dorr, RN, FAEN, Memorial Luncheon and Lecture
“The Power of Your REACH” helps nurse leaders and health care professionals amplify their impact across care settings. Learn to build trust in crisis (reach people), influence beyond the bedside (reach up), foster collaboration (reach out), grow self-awareness (reach in), and lead innovation (reach forward). Presented by Jeanne J. Venella, DNP, MS, CEN, CPEN, and Deb Delaney, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN. Pre-registration and an additional fee are required.
Student Meet & Greet
Here’s your chance to rub elbows with your fellow students and share experiences of your emergency care journey (and maybe crash the first timers and swap stories).
Welcome Reception
Don’t miss the (un)official conference kickoff! Enjoy food and drinks, entertainment and networking with new and long-time colleagues. Check back for more details on attire, activities and more.
Foundation Party With a Purpose: Welcome Reception Upgrade!
Take your event experience to the next level with the ENA Foundation Upgrade Package—now featuring exclusive, never-before-offered perks that will elevate your night and support a great cause!
When you upgrade, you’re not just attending the Welcome Reception—you’re making an impact and unlocking a VIP celebration like no other:
- Early access to the Welcome Reception—be among the first to kick off the festivities
- Entry to a dedicated VIP area with exclusive activations
- Access to VIP-only bars serving up signature cocktails
- Indulge in New Orleans-inspired cuisine
- Your upgrade includes a donation to the ENA Foundation, supporting emergency nurses nationwide
These exciting VIP benefits make this one of the most memorable Welcome Receptions yet!
Pre-registration and an additional fee are required. Details subject to change.
Friday, September 19
Global Nursing Luncheon and Innovation Session
Join peers from across the globe for a networking lunch followed by an interactive session on sparking innovation through global perspectives across key areas of emergency nursing. Meet ENA Board members and ENA Foundation trustees as part of this unique opportunity to connect across borders. Space is limited, but there is no cost for non-U.S. attendees. Invitation only. RSVP required.
Murder Mystery Night
Join 200 of your peers for a thrilling murder mystery party where you're part of the action! Enjoy an evening of suspense, gourmet appetizers, a complimentary cocktail, and a cash bar with wine, beer, and more. Limited capacity. Pre-registration and additional fee are required.
Saturday, September 20
Wellness Activity: Bounce Ya Brass
A high-energy cardio class taught by Move Ya Brass instructors to a customized playlist. Both challenging for the fitness-centric while accessible and enjoyable for newcomers. Bounce Ya Brass is always an entertaining and rewarding workout. Bounce Ya Brass is MYB's signature class.
ENPC/TNCC Celebration Breakfast
Celebrate the next era of ENA's ENPC and TNCC! Invitees include course faculty, course directors and course instructors. Be there to be recognized along with your colleagues for your valuable contributions to the success of these programs. Please join ENA for some toast and a toast to ENPC and TNCC. Pre-registration and additional fee required.
NOLA Must-do Activities
Check out the sights and sounds of a town rich with culture and unlimited activities. Start planning your trip now with a few of these suggestions:
- Do You Know NOLA?: Get to know the spirit(s) of New Orleans on a tour that shows you there’s more to this remarkable city than Bourbon Street.
- You Have Arrived at Your (Food) Destination: Pull up a chair at any one of the 1,400 New Orleans restaurants. From healthy plates to king cakes, or shrimp and grits to gator sausage, the cuisine options are limitless.
- Tune in to the New Orleans Soundtrack: Music is the magic. Learn about the lore and catch live performances for an unforgettable experience.