External Research Opportunities

The mission of the ENA Department of Emergency Nursing Research (ENR) is to conduct and facilitate research and research activities for ENA and its members to support evidence-based practices for emergency nursing and emergency care. Hence, we are pleased to further facilitate research by providing opportunities for emergency nurses to conduct and participate in research external to ENA’s initiatives.

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Current Research Participation Opportunities: General and COVID19-related

The research opportunities provided here have been reviewed and approved by the ENR Deprtment as being applicable to current emergency nursing practice. Please note that the studies listed are not sponsored or endorsed by ENA. Questions, concerns, or comments about any individual study should be directed to the study’s principal investigator.

General Studies

Study 1: 

Compassion Fatigue and Spiritual Practices in Emergency Room Nurses

Study 2: 

Conflict Management Strategies Among Nurses in Hospitals

Study 3: 

Knowledge of Intravascular Determination Study

Study 4: 

The Relationship Between Personal Coping Strategies, Social Support, Counseling Resources and Burnout Levels Among Emergency Room Nurses

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COVID-19 Studies

Study 1: 

CHAMPS: A Study of the COVID-19 Workforce

Study 2: 

Health Care Worker COVID-19 Survey

Study 3: 

The Mental Health Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Workers

Study 4: 

Moral Courage in the Face of a Pandemic—A Qualitative Study of Critical Care Nurses’ Response to COVID-19

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Requirements for Posting Study Links

1. You must be an ENA Member. Join Now!
• COVID-19 research: PIs can ask to have this requirement waived.
2. The ENA Department of Emergency Nursing Research must approve the study before the link can be posted.
3. All study-related materials must be submitted to ENR@ena.org for approval. The subject line of the email should read as “External Research Request”.
4. The following information and materials MUST be submitted to ENA:
   • Start and end dates for the link to be posted. Unless stated otherwise, a) the start date will be within one calendar week after approval has been granted, and b) the end date will be no greater than three months from the start date.
   • All surveys that will be used in the study.
   • The full research proposal that including a description of how subjects’ confidentiality will be maintained.
   • The study cover letter.
   • Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval letter.
   • The consent form (if applicable).
   • The link(s) to the study.
5. Approvals are generally completed within one calendar week. An email will be sent to you confirming your approval once your link has been posted to the ENA Web site.
6. All study links are posted to this page and are listed in alphabetical order by study title. No other study information will be listed on the ENA Web site.
7. Marketing research studies are not eligible for posting to this site.

Questions? Contact ENR@ena.org or (847) 460-4119.

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Publication of Study Findings

All researchers are encouraged to submit their findings for publication in the Journal of Emergency Nursing.

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ENA Foundation

The ENA Foundation is excited to offer research grant opportunities and scholarships to advance the specialized practice of emergency nursing. For more information, visit www.enafoundation.org.

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