ENA Statement Relating to Recent Events in Minnesota
On Sunday, ENA released the following statement from ENA President Dustin Bass relating to recent events in Minnesota.
“The ENA community mourns Alex Pretti and extends its condolences to his loved ones and his nursing family. Nurses play a vital role in their communities not only within the hospital, but anywhere someone needs help. We always try to do what’s right for others, using our clinical expertise to care for patients and relying on personal beliefs to show up for people, even beyond the stretcherside. As details continue to emerge about recent events in Minnesota, ENA condemns any type of violence because emergency nurses see its damage firsthand – treating the injured, supporting devasted families and carrying the emotional toll long after the moment has passed.” – ENA President Dustin Bass #ENATogether
The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With 40,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines and guides emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness, and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.