New Members Welcome Guide
Welcome to ENA, the Voice of Emergency Nurses
Congratulations on joining the Emergency Nurses Association! As an ENA member, you have equipped yourself with the tools and community support you need to have a successful career in the emergency department.
Here's what to do next.
📅 Register for Member Orientation
Joining a new organization can be overwhelming, but you're not alone! Join one of the upcoming virtual membership orientation calls to get a brief overview of your member benefits and ask ENA's nurses on staff any questions you have about your new membership, ENA's resources and more.
Calls are not recorded and are held on the third Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. Central time. Register for an upcoming call:
✅ Update Your Member Profile
Log in to your ENA account at portal.ena.org and make sure your email, mailing address, credentials, birthdate and other info are up to date.
🩺 Explore Your Benefits
Joining ENA gives you exclusive access to tools, education and a supportive community you need to thrive in the dynamic world of emergency nursing. Here are a few benefits that are popular among ENA members.
Claim free 24 CNE contact hours and a 20% discount on select courses from ENA University, the premier source of emergency nursing education.
150+ clinical practice guidelines, topic briefs and tools to help you confidently handle every ED scenario.
Members save $55 on CEN test prep materials and $95 on the CEN exam through BCEN.
Enjoy a free annual subscription to ENA's bimonthly journal featuring original peer-reviewed research on emergency nursing topics.
🤝 Get Involved
No matter where you are, you can make a positive impact. Here are some ways you can get involved to build connections, advance your career and improve the emergency nursing specialty.
Volunteer with ENA
Through their work on committees, work teams and advisory councils, ENA volunteers serve as a vital link between nursing practice, education, research and other specialty interests that benefit members and emergency nursing overall.
Connect with nurses near you
ENA has 50 state councils and more than 170 chapters that host local networking events and other professional activities. To get connected with yours, log in to the member portal and get in touch with your council or chapter leaders.
Attend an event
ENA's annual conference, Day on the Hill, Leadership Conference and other in-person and virtual events offer many ways to connect with fellow emergency nursing professionals and stay at the forefront of the specialty.
Become an ED advocate
Your voice matters. Use it to advocate for positive change in the emergency department and shape the future of emergency nursing through state and federal legislation.
Questions?
Contact ENA at membership@ena.org or 847.460.4000.