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May 11, 2023 • COVID-19 Emergency Nurses Association
ENA Statement on End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration
As the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Declaration ends in the U.S., ENA President Terry Foster thanks nurses for their work throughout the pandemic.
January 13, 2022 • COVID-19
ENA Pleased by Supreme Court Decision to Uphold Health Care Worker Vaccine Mandate
The Emergency Nurses Association on Thursday applauded a key ruling on vaccine mandates for health care workers, while also reminding the public to think twice before visiting a local emergency department seeking a COVID-19 test.
October 13, 2021 • COVID-19 Emergency Nurses Association Emergency Nurses Week Vaccination
ENA Announces Support for Biden Administration Vaccine Plan
On Emergency Nurses Day, ENA encourages the public to hear and trust emergency nurses about the need for increased COVID-19 vaccination rates.
August 13, 2021 • COVID-19 Emergency Nurses Association Emergency Nursing 2021
ENA President Ron Kraus Statement on Emergency Nursing 2021 Safety Plans
ENA President Ron Kraus released a statement relating to safety plans for Emergency Nursing 2021 in Orlando.
August 3, 2021 • COVID-19
ENA Adds Name to Vaccine Mandate Joint Statement
On Tuesday, ENA President Ron Kraus released the following statement after ENA signed on to a joint statement in support of COVID-19 vaccine mandates for all workers in health and long-term 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.
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.
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.
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.
July 30, 2020 • COVID-19 ENA
ENA Member Launches “National Wear a Mask Day” Initiative
Inspired by an ENA member, National Wear a Mask Day encourages mask use in support of emergency nurses.
July 22, 2020 • American College of Emergency Physicians COVID-19 Emergency Department ENA
ENA, ACEP Remind Patients that ED is Safest Place in Medical Emergency
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ENA and ACEP are encouraging the public to continue to visit the emergency department when in need of emergency medical treatment.
April 29, 2020 • COVID-19 ENA Foundation
ENA Stories: Front-Line ED Nurses Describe Impact of COVID-19
The ENA Stories video series provides a personal glimpse into the emotions and realities faced by nurses who remain committed to care amid the demands caused by a global pandemic.
April 13, 2020 • COVID-19
Hilton Partners with ENA to Provide Hotel Rooms to Members
Hilton plans to donate 1 million room nights to members of ENA and several other health care associations amid COVID-19 pandemic.
April 8, 2020 • COVID-19
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s Loyalty Program, to Offer ENA Members Free Hotel Rooms
Marriott and its partners are providing no-cost hotel rooms to ENA members in several COVID-19 hot spot cities.
March 27, 2020 • Advocacy COVID-19 Government Relations Personal Protective Equipment
ENA Praises Signing of CARES Act in Fight Against COVID-19 Pandemic
ENA commended Friday's signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act which includes billions of dollars to support emergency nurses and other front-line health care providers during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
March 27, 2020 • COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment PPE
ENA Statement on Emergency Nurse Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic
ENA releases statement on the availability and use of personal protective equipment relating to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
March 18, 2020 • Advocacy COVID-19 Government Relations Infectious Diseases
ENA Speaks Strongly for Emergency Nurses During White House Meeting on COVID-19
In a White House meeting on Wednesday, President-elect Ron Kraus spoke pointedly about the needs of emergency nurses amid the outbreak, while emphasizing the strong role ENA and all ED nurses play in this rapidly developing situation.
