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ENA in the News
July 2, 2021 • Advocacy insurance
ENA Joins Letter Sent to UnitedHealthcare
The Emergency Nurses Association signed on to the following letter to United Healthcare Chief Executive Officer Brian Thompson following the announcement of a new policy to allow for the retroactive denial of coverage for emergency care.
July 1, 2021 • Education Emergency Nurses Association Emergency Severity Index International Triage
Emergency Nurses Association Triage Education Lands in Poland
ENA expands its international reach with introduction of ESI triage education in Poland.
June 21, 2021 • ENA Foundation ENStrong
The ENA Foundation Breaks Fundraising Record During ENStrong Challenge
On Monday, the ENA Foundation announced that it raised more than $413,000, beating its previous challenge record as well as the Foundation’s goal for 2021.
June 14, 2021 • Achievement Awards Emergency Nurses Association ENA Foundation State Achievement
ENA Foundation Chair, Longtime ENA Supporter Receives Association’s Highest Honor
ENA Foundation Chairperson Sally Snow's selection for Kelleher award leads list of 2021 ENA award recipients.
May 14, 2021 • Advocacy Suicide
ENA-backed Suicide Screenings Legislation Passes House
As the Emergency Nurses Association finished its Day off the Hill advocacy event, the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved the ENA-supported Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act.
April 22, 2021 • American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Nurses Association pediatric emergency care
ENA, AAP, ACEP Joint Statement on Improved Care for Children
Organizations call for better collaboration and more resources to enhance childrens’ access to optimal emergency care.
April 19, 2021 • COVID-19 Emergency Nurses Association Vaccination
ENA President Ron Kraus Encourages All to #EducateToVaccinate
With roughly 25 percent of Americans now vaccinated, ENA President Ron Kraus is encouraging everyone to get their COVID-19 vaccine as eligibility opens up.
April 16, 2021 • Government Relations
House Passes Emergency Nurses Association-backed Workplace Violence Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved the ENA-supported Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act following its introduction by Rep. Joe Courtney (D-CT) in February.
April 14, 2021 • American Academy of Pediatrics Education Emergency Department Emergency Nurses Association Firearms Injury Prevention
Emergency Nurses Association Debuts Firearms Injury Prevention Education Program
ENA's Firearms Injury Prevention Education program features a webinar, online learning modules and a podcast series focused on identifying patients who might be in danger.
April 7, 2021 • Conference
ENA Launches Registration for Emergency Nursing 2021
The wait is over. On Wednesday, the Emergency Nurses Association opened registration for Emergency Nursing 2021, the association’s premier education and networking conference set for Sept. 22-25 in sunny Orlando, Florida.
March 29, 2021 • In Case of Emergency
“In Case of Emergency” Short Film Featured in WHO Health For All Film Festival
“COVID Story” – a short film featuring Emergency Nurses Association member Cathlyn Robinson – has been selected as part of the World Health Organization’s Health for All Film Festival, organizers recently announced.
March 17, 2021 • Emergency Severity Index Triage
New Contact Hours Enhance Value of ENA’s Industry-Leading ESI Triage Courses
The Emergency Nurses Association on Wednesday bolstered the value of its Emergency Severity Index triage training courses by offering contact hours to nurses who complete this vitally important triage education.
February 26, 2021 • Government Relations Legislation Suicide
ENA-Supported Suicide Screening Legislation Reintroduced in Senate, House
Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act aims to improve suicide risk protocols.
February 22, 2021 • Emergency Nurses Association Government Relations Legislation Workplace Violence
ENA Expresses Support for ‘Important and Timely’ Workplace Violence Legislation
ENA announced its support for the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act of 2021 and its goal of protecting the safety of emergency nurses and other health care providers.
February 17, 2021 • eBooks Education ENPC TNCC
ENA Expands Emergency Nursing Education Reach Worldwide with New eBooks
ENA's debut of TNCC and ENPC eBooks provides learners more flexibility and convenience in a digital format - and the eBooks have been translated into several foreign languages to benefit international students.
February 8, 2021 • COVID-19 Government Relations
ENA Offers Support and Guidance to COVID-19 Task Force
The Emergency Nurses Association recently sent a letter of support and guidance to Dr. David Kessler, Chief Science Officer of COVID Response.
January 15, 2021 • Disaster Preparedness Emergency Nurses Association
Message to Members from ENA President Ron Kraus
Following an FBI bulletin about potential armed protests around the country, ENA President Ron Kraus encouraged members and all emergency nurses to be prepared should unrest occur in their communities.
January 4, 2021 • Press Release
Ron Kraus to Serve as Emergency Nurses Association's 50th President
Ron Kraus, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, TCRN, ACNS-BC, took office on Jan. 1 as the 50th president in Emergency Nurses Association history.
December 22, 2020 • COVID-19 Government Relations
Congress Passes COVID-19 Stimulus Package and ENA-backed Appropriations Bill
Congress on Monday approved a COVID-19 stimulus package and Fiscal Year 2021 omnibus appropriations bill. Importantly, the legislation will provide additional funding for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
December 15, 2020 • COVID-19 Vaccination
ENA Urges Emergency Nurses to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Based on the science and evidence surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, the Emergency Nurses Association on Monday urged all emergency nurses to get vaccinated and encourage others to do so to promote public health.
December 1, 2020 • Emergency Nurses Association ENA Foundation Giving Season Giving Tuesday
ENA Foundation Kicks Off ‘Giving Season’ With Call to Support Emergency Nurses
On Giving Tuesday, the ENA Foundation kicked off its annual Giving Season campaign that raises money to support emergency nurses.
November 13, 2020 • Advocacy COVID-19
ENA Requests President-elect Biden Include Nurses on COVID-19 Task Force
The Emergency Nurses Association sent the following letter to President-elect Biden after the announcement that his COVID-19 Task Force did not include any nurses.
November 6, 2020 • COVID-19 Emergency Nurses Association
ENA President Encourages Public to Take COVID-19 Precautions Amid Surge in Cases
ENA President Mike Hastings reminds the public to follow CDC and WHO guidelines designed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in communities.
October 12, 2020
Emergency Nurses Week Celebrates Front-Line ED Nurses' Heart of Gold
The Emergency Nurses Association once again celebrates the world’s emergency nurses during its annual Emergency Nurses Week celebration that pairs this year with the association’s 50th anniversary.
September 29, 2020 • Government Relations Suicide
House Passes ENA-backed Legislation to Enhance Suicide Screenings
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed the Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act, Emergency Nurses Association priority legislation focused on improving the ability of health care professionals working in hospital emergency departments to identify, assess and treat patients with signs of suicidality.
