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January 2, 2019 • Board of Directors Emergency Nurses Association
Emergency Nurses Association Announces Patricia Kunz Howard As 48th President
Patricia Kunz Howard, PhD, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN, added to her list of significant accomplishments on Tuesday when she took office as president of the Emergency Nurses Association for the second time in her distinguished career.
December 21, 2018 • Advocacy ENA Human Trafficking
Emergency Nurses Association-Backed Human Trafficking Bill Clears Congress
The SOAR Act was a priority piece of legislation discussed by members during ENA's annual Day on the Hill event in Washington, D.C.
November 27, 2018 • #GivingSeason ENA Foundation Giving Tuesday
Celebrate #GivingSeason with a Donation to the ENA Foundation
This #GivingSeason, support the ENA Foundation by making a donation that supports emergency nurses.
November 1, 2018 • American Academy of Pediatrics American College of Emergency Physicians Emergency Nurses Association Guidelines Pediatric
ENA, AAP and ACEP Create Joint Recommendation For Pediatric Emergency Care
"Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department" aims to ensure injured and critically ill children receive the best emergency care possible
October 24, 2018 • Advocacy Opioid
Emergency Nurses Association Praises Signing of SUPPORT Act
The Emergency Nurses Association, a leading voice in the push to improve emergency health care for patients struggling with opioid-use issues, on Oct. 24 commended Congress for passing and President Donald Trump for signing into law sweeping bipartisan legislation which aims to combat the opioid crisis.
October 19, 2018 • Education Fall Regional Symposium Orlando
ENA Fall Educational Symposium Heads to Orlando in November
The Emergency Nurses Association brings the next installment in its series of educational and networking events for emergency nurses to the Sunshine State when the association’s Fall Regional Symposium lands in Orlando on Nov. 8-9.
October 15, 2018 • Brand Center Emergency Nurses Association
A Brand-New Day: Emergency Nurses Association Unveils Modern Look
With an updated design and a modernized use of its most identifiable color, the new Emergency Nurses Association logo and branding revealed on Monday further emphasize the organization’s strong connection and commitment to emergency nurses.
October 9, 2018 • Education Pediatric
Innovation, Hands-On Learning Highlight ENA’s New ENPC, 5th Edition
On Tuesday, ENA proudly announced the launch of Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, 5th Edition, which features significantly revised content and enhanced delivery that provides nurses with a hands-on and interactive learning experience.
October 8, 2018 • Emergency Nurses Week thank you
ENA Celebrates the ‘EmpowerED’ Nurse During EN Week 2018
For nearly 30 years, the Emergency Nurses Association has used Emergency Nurses Day and Emergency Nurses Week to shine a glowing spotlight on the outstanding work done by emergency nursing professionals around the world. The tradition continues this week.
October 1, 2018
Mike Hastings Voted Emergency Nurses Association 2019 President-Elect
Emergency Nurses Association members voting in the ENA National Election selected Michael Hastings, MSN, RN, CEN, as the organization’s 2019 President-elect.
September 28, 2018 • Academy of Emergency Nursing AEN Emergency Nurses Association ENA
Ten Emergency Nurses Inducted into Academy of Emergency Nursing
With countless contributions to, and accomplishments in, the emergency nursing profession, 10 nurses from six states and England have been named Fellows to the Academy of Emergency Nursing.
July 23, 2018
House of Representatives Passes ENA-Supported Nursing Workforce Bill
The Emergency Nurses Association applauds the U.S. House of Representatives on the passage of H.R. 959, the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act. ENA urges the Senate to quickly consider and pass this important legislation.
June 22, 2018
House of Representatives Advances Comprehensive Opioids Legislation with ENA-Supported Bills
ENA applauds the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act (H.R. 6).
June 15, 2018
Emergency Nurses Association Recognizes 2018 Achievement Awards
The Emergency Nurses Association today announced recipients of its annual Achievement Awards. The awards recognize emergency nurses who exemplify exceptional performance in professional practice, innovation, leadership, advocacy. The recipients embody emergency nursing at its finest.
June 15, 2018 • Awards journal of emergency nursing
Emergency Nurses Association Announces Journal of Emergency Nursing Award Recipients
The Emergency Nurses Association today announced three Journal of Emergency Nursing (JEN) awards recognizing the publication’s Reviewer of the Year and Authors of the Year.
April 18, 2018
Emergency Nurses Association Receives 2018 Gold Circle Award for Legislative Advocacy Campaign from ASAE
The Emergency Nurses Association today announced it is being recognized by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) with a 2018 Gold Circle Award in the advocacy category.
March 13, 2018
Emergency Nurses Association to Host First Regional Symposium in Las Vegas
The Emergency Nurses Association today announced it will bring new emergency nursing education to the Las Vegas strip April 26-27 at its inaugural Spring Regional Symposium. Emergency nurses have the opportunity to network with local leaders and participate in clinical and leadership sessions to expand their knowledge and skills.
February 27, 2018
Two Priority Public Health Bills Supported by ENA Pass the House
The Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) applauds the House for passing two of ENA’s public health legislative priorities yesterday.
February 22, 2018
Study: In-depth emergency department suicide screenings should become common practice
New research from the Emergency Nurses Association encourages more in-depth suicide screenings in the emergency department in an effort to better identify individuals at risk for suicide. The study, recently published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing, explores current screening procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement.
January 15, 2018
ENA Doubles Down on Commitment to ENA Foundation with $50,000 Gift
The Emergency Nurses Association announced the ENA Board of Directors doubled the association’s annual gift to the ENA Foundation’s General Endowment Fund by donating $50,000 to support academic scholarships for emergency nurses.
