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ENA Names Harriet Hawkins 2025 Judith C. Kelleher Award Recipient
It might sound cliché, but Harriet Hawkins, RN, CCRN, CPN, CPEN, FAEN, didn’t know what to expect when she began her nursing career. On Wednesday, ENA announced Hawkins as the recipient of the 2025 Judith C. Kelleher Award, the association’s most prestigious honor bearing the name of...
Rapid, Accurate Triage in ED Crucial for Patient Outcomes
The May 2025 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing features a heavy emphasis on one of the most pivotal parts of every emergency department visit: patient triage.
ENA Voices Opposition to Devastating Medicaid Cuts
On Tuesday, the Emergency Nurses Association released the following statement from ENA President Ryan Oglesby on the impact of proposed Medicaid cuts to emergency departments and health care in the United States.
ENA Continues Support for Bills to Combat Workplace Violence
Violence in the emergency department has reached epidemic levels, and emergency nurses are particularly vulnerable. Although health care workers are just 10 percent of the national workforce, they account for 48 percent of missed workdays due to assault.
ENA Statement on National Nurses Week
ENA released the following statement in support of National Nurses Week.
Workplace Violence, Nurse Well-Being Top ENA Priorities On Capitol Hill
Emergency nurses from across the country took to the nation’s capital to emphasize the need for passage of legislation focused on supporting their health, well-being and safety.
ENA Recognized as Specialist Affiliate with International Council of Nurses
Dedicated to reaching emergency nurses worldwide, the Emergency Nurses Association was recently granted specialist affiliate status by the International Council of Nurses.
ENA Launches New Trauma Nursing Advanced Course
When nurses have in-depth knowledge to manage complex trauma cases and can anticipate injury patterns with the appropriate interventions, they are more confident when caring for patients with severe injuries. The Emergency Nurses Association recently launched the Trauma Nursing...
ENA Seeks Best and Brightest in Emergency Nursing
Each year, the Emergency Nurses Association and its member magazine, ENA Connection, spotlight emergency nursing professionals who are enhancing their careers, uplifting their communities and transforming the emergency nursing specialty. Now, ENA and ENA Connection are looking for the...
Study Identifies Factors Related to Burnout, Work Engagement in ED Nurses
While the March 2025 issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing features the usual impactful articles, it also honors a luminary in emergency nursing, Anne Manton, who passed in December.
ENA Statement on Department of Justice dismissal of EMTALA-related Lawsuit
On Friday, ENA released the following statement regarding the Department of Justice’s actions to dismiss EMTALA lawsuit
ENA Statement on Current Public Health Matters
ENA continues to closely monitor ongoing developments impacting public health.
ENA Foundation Announces 2025 Board of Trustees
Christine Russe, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, FAEN, of Texas, is looking forward to the opportunity to give back and mentor emergency nurses as the 2025 ENA Foundation chairperson.
Emergency Nurses Association Leadership Transition Announced
As part of an ongoing transition, the Emergency Nurses Association on Wednesday announced changes to its leadership structure.
Two ENA-backed Studies Featured in January Journal of Emergency Nursing
The Journal of Emergency Nursing celebrates 50 years of providing innovative research related to the emergency nursing specialty in 2025, and the first issue of the year features two ENA-driven backed research studies on key topics of interest in emergency care.
Ryan Oglesby Brings Wealth of Experience to Role as 2025 ENA President
The passion for emergency nursing started early for the new Emergency Nurses Association President Ryan Oglesby. From watching medical shows on TV to earning scout badges in first aid and then obtaining EMT certification Oglesby worked his way to a career in emergency nursing that has...
Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Signed into Law by President
Championed by ENA for many years, and a key legislative priority for the association in 2024, the Emergency Medical Services for Children program will continue to support emergency departments after President Biden signed the bill reauthorizing EMSC’s funding through 2029.
‘Light on Your Darkest Day’ Highlights Gratitude for Emergency Nurses
The Emergency Nurses Association invites patients, family members and caregivers everywhere to reflect some of that light back onto the nurses who shine in many ways above and beyond the expert clinical care they give.
Paper Says Policies Needed to Prevent Unlawful Purchase and Possession of Firearms
Rounding out 2024, the November issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing is filled with a variety of topics. From an injury prevention paper on gun violence to research on dyspnea and trauma-informed care, there is something for everyone.
Quote from ENA President on Pediatric Emergency Care
“It’s so important that EDs are prepared for pediatric patients when they come through our doors. Investing in their care – from having pediatric-specific equipment to proper staff training – can help save the lives of one of our more vulnerable populations,” said ENA President Chris...