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January 14, 2025 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA JEN journal of emergency nursing
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.
January 2, 2025 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Governance Leadership
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 included ENA for two decades.
December 31, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Government Relations Legislation pediatric emergency care pediatric safety
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.
December 23, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA
‘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.
November 14, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA JEN journal of emergency nursing
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.
November 4, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA pediatric emergency care
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 Dellinger, MBA, BSN, RN, FAEN
November 4, 2024 • Emergency Nurse Residency Program Emergency Nurses Association ENA
New Enhancements Bolster ENA Emergency Nurse Residency Program
Two years and 70 emergency departments after launching its dynamically successful Emergency Nurses Residency Program, the Emergency Nurses Association raised the bar once again with the recent release of program enhancements that go even further to prepare and support ED nurses.
October 10, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association Food and Drug Administration Government Relations
Joint Letter Highlights Supply Chain Issues Following Hurricane Helene
On Oct. 10, ENA co-signed a letter to the Food and Drug Administration related to supply chain issues by damage to a Baxter manufacturing site in North Carolina.
October 9, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association Healthy Work Environment
ENA Healthy Work Environment Collaborative Bolsters Support for ED Nurses
The ENA Healthy Work Environment Collaborative focuses on strengthening collective awareness and efforts to improve how, where nurses work.
September 18, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Healthy Work Environment JEN journal of emergency nursing Wellness
Special Issue of Journal of Emergency Nursing Focused on Nurse Wellness, Healthy Work Environments
Featuring a diverse range of scholarly works from various countries and regions, the September issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing offers readers insights into fostering a positive workplace culture for nurses and enhancing their overall wellness.
September 11, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Research Research Workplace Violence
Emergency Nurses Association Launches a New Study on Workplace Violence
The Emergency Nurses Association has launched a survey to find the incidence and prevalence of workplace violence experienced by emergency nurses, as well as describe the types of workplace violence, precipitating factors and post-event support for nurses. Researchers will then analyze the relationship between organizational, environmental and human factors and nurses’ reported experiences to support the development of effective interventions to mitigate the violence healthcare workers face.
September 10, 2024 • Conference Emergency Nurses Association Emergency Nursing 2025 emergency nursing conference EN25 ENA
New Orleans Announced as Host City of Emergency Nursing 2025
Following a successful Emergency Nursing 2024, the Emergency Nurses Association announced that its annual education and networking conference in 2025 will take place in New Orleans.
September 9, 2024 • Board of Directors election results Emergency Nurses Association ENA Governance Leadership
ENA Members Choose Dustin Bass as ENA 2025 President-Elect
Bass, a member of the ENA Board of Directors since 2021, currently serves as its secretary/treasurer. After his year as president-elect Bass will become ENA president in 2026. As president, Bass looks forward to leveraging his experiences and connections around the world to champion initiatives that empower emergency nurses, enhance patient care and elevate the emergency nursing specialty.
September 7, 2024 • 20 under 40 Connection Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Connection ENA Connection 20 Under 40
ENA Recognizes Rising Talents in Emergency Nursing
From humanitarians and published authors to those who wanted to be emergency nurses since they were kids and those who fell into it, the 2024 class of 20 Under 40 is full of impressive up-and-coming nurses.
August 29, 2024 • Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Foundation
ENA Foundation Honors Illinois Nurse for Outstanding Fundraising Efforts
Determined. Passionate. Inspirational. Those are just a few of the words that describe the 2024 ENA Foundation Cornerstone Award recipient. For more than two decades, Thelma Kuska, of Illinois, has donated to the ENA Foundation and has ramped up her fundraising efforts, all in support of the Foundation’s mission to empower emergency nurses by providing resources through academic scholarships, research grants and educational opportunities.
August 22, 2024 • Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Foundation Foundation
ENA Foundation Announces 2024 ENDVR Fellow
Throughout her 25-year nursing career – 10 of those in the emergency department – Swapna Peter of California has been driven by a profound commitment to advance emergency nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.
July 25, 2024 • Achievement Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA JEN journal of emergency nursing
Awards Recognize Journal of Emergency Nursing Contributors
The Emergency Nurses Association has recognized the best of the Journal of Emergency Nursing for 2023, with awards to the authors of two papers, two reviewers and a special contributor.
July 15, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA ENA Research JEN journal of emergency nursing Research
Study Sheds Light on Charge Nurse Competencies in Emergency Care
The research around charge nurse competencies in the emergency care setting is very sparse, which adds importance to the findings in “Ensuring Throughput: Development and Validation of Charge Nurse Competencies for United States Emergency Care Settings,” a study published in the July Journal of Emergency Nursing issue which outlines nine competencies and teaching methods.
July 10, 2024 • Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA Lantern Award
94 Emergency Departments Recognized With 2024 ENA Lantern Award
ince its establishment in 2011, the ENA Lantern Award has recognized emergency departments for demonstrating exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. The 2024 class of ENA Lantern Award recipients is the largest yet, with a total of 94 emergency departments around the country receiving the honor.
June 27, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association EMTALA
ENA Statement on Supreme Court’s EMTALA Opinion
ENA is unwavering in its support for EMTALA because it puts the health and well-being of every patient at the forefront.
June 27, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association Emergency Nursing 2024
ENA Announces Randy Fox as Emergency Nursing 2024 Keynote
Randy Fox plans to reignite the passion for service to others during his Emergency Nursing 2024 keynote.
June 26, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Nursing Education Triage
New Triage Workshop Focuses on Improved Triage Accuracy
The Emergency Nurses Association recently launched its new Triage Workshop aimed at increasing triage accuracy for all emergency department nurses.
June 17, 2024 • Advocacy Emergency Nurses Association Firearms Injury Prevention
ENA Statement on Supreme Court Reversing Bump Stock Ban
ENA continues its call for a ban on the possession or sale of bump stocks as part of the association's larger call to ban assault weapons.
June 7, 2024 • Emergency Nurses Association Global Exchange International Spain
ENA President Chris Dellinger to Lead ED Nurse Delegation to Spain
ENA's Global Exchange program will travel to Spain in October to build relationships and a greater understanding of emergency nursing outside the United States.
June 5, 2024 • Academy of Emergency Nursing Achievement Awards AEN Emergency Nurses Association ENA
Academy of Emergency Nursing Announces Class of 2024 Inductees
As it celebrates the 20th anniversary of its creation, the Academy of Emergency Nursing on Wednesday announced its 2024 class of fellows, consisting of six nurses with a multitude of experiences that have contributed to the advancement of their specialty.
