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October 29, 2019 • Government Relations Legislation Suicide
ENA Applauds Introduction of ED Suicide Screening Legislation in Congress
The Effective Suicide Screening and Assessment in the Emergency Department Act would create a grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services that is focused on assisting EDs develop ways to better identify, assess and treat patients with signs of suicidality.
October 23, 2019 • Emergency Nurses Association Resources Triage
Emergency Nurses Association Acquires ESI triage program
ENA on Wednesday added the ESI triage program to the association's portfolio of high-quality educational and professional skills development resources for emergency nurses.
October 14, 2019
ENA to Host Next Installment of Regional Symposium Series in Milwaukee
A panel discussion on caring for patients following a man-made or natural disaster and Stop the Bleed training highlight the Emergency Nurses Association’s Fall Regional Symposium in Milwaukee on Nov. 7-8.
October 7, 2019
Emergency Nurses Day Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Nurses Who "Make a Difference"
As part of Emergency Nurses Week, Wednesday commemorates the 30th anniversary of Emergency Nurses Day, an opportunity to appreciate and shine a light on the outstanding commitment from emergency nursing professionals around the world.
October 3, 2019 • Education Events
Las Vegas to Host Emergency Nursing 2020, ENA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Las Vegas will play host to Emergency Nursing 2020 and ENA's 50th anniversary celebration.
October 3, 2019
Ron Kraus Voted Emergency Nurses Association 2020 President-Elect
Members of the Emergency Nurses Association voting in the ENA National Election selected Ron Kraus, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, ANCS-BC, as 2020 President-elect.
September 12, 2019
Adapting to Chaos: Emergency Nurses Practicing on the Front Lines
In the emergency department, every day brings a different crisis. Fortunately, health care professionals have the skills, training and resources necessary to deliver lifesaving care.
September 3, 2019
Emergency Nurses Association Statement on Gun Violence Epidemic
Emergency nurses across the country treat victims of gunshot wounds every single day. No matter the number of patients or the circumstances behind the situation that brought them into the emergency department, nurses and their health care counterparts work tirelessly to care for those injured by a firearm.
August 27, 2019 • Cannabis ENA Research Staffing Triage
An Unintended Side Effect: Legal Cannabis Places High Demand on Emergency Nurses
The legalization of cannabis might be the cause of an unexpected side effect – an increase in emergency department workloads caused by patients in need of treatment for cannabis-related overdoses, according to ENA researchers.
August 26, 2019 • Advocacy EMSC
Emergency Nurses Association-Supported EMSC Reauthorization Enacted
The Emergency Nurses Association commended the recent signing of important legislation that reauthorizes the Emergency Medical Services for Children program, which will help guarantee that children receive appropriate health care they need during an emergency.
July 22, 2019
ENA to Induct Eight Members into Academy of Emergency Nursing
The Emergency Nurses Association on Monday announced the Academy of Emergency Nursing – now in its 15th year – will induct eight emergency nurses as the Class of 2019 Fellows this fall.
July 9, 2019 • Awards ENA Lantern Award
Record-Setting 28 Emergency Departments Earn 2019 ENA Lantern Awards
ENA announced on 28 emergency departments from across the United States as 2019 Lantern Award recipients. The total number is a record for the honor first awarded in 2011.
June 28, 2019 • Donations ENA ENA Foundation Scholarships State Fundraising Challenge
ENA Foundation’s 2019 State Fundraising Challenge Hits Record Total
The ENA Foundation’s 2019 State Fundraising Challenge collected $222,249 in donations that will go to support dozens of academic scholarships for emergency nurses.
June 24, 2019 • Advocacy EMSC ENA Pediatric Washington DC
ENA President Patti Kunz Howard to Testify Before House Committee
ENA President Patti Kunz Howard is scheduled to appear before a House committee to testify in support of the EMSC Reauthorization Act.
June 24, 2019
ENA Recognizes Four Members with Journal of Emergency Nursing Awards
The Emergency Nurses Association on Monday announced the 2019 Journal of Emergency Nursing Reviewer of the Year and Authors of the Year award recipients.
June 21, 2019 • ENA Injury Prevention
ENA Teams Up with ITN Productions to Highlight Injury Prevention
ENA and ITN Productions are partnering on a news and current affairs-style program designed to raise awareness about the importance of injury prevention initiatives as part of the effort to reduce preventable injuries and deaths.
June 13, 2019 • Achievement Awards ENA Hall of Honor
Former ENA President Receives Emergency Nurses Association’s Most Prestigious Award
ENA announced the recipients of 15 individual awards that highlight emergency nurses who exemplify exceptional performance in professional practice, innovation, leadership and advocacy.
June 5, 2019 • ENA Mission Zero PAHPA
Congress Passes Emergency Nurses Association-Supported PAHPA Act
The House of Representative’s the PAHPA Act which includes ENA priority legislation that will lead to the development of a collaborative civilian and military trauma exchange program.
June 3, 2019 • ENA MedEvac Staffing
ENA Partners with Nursing Organizations on First-Ever Workforce Study
ENA, MedEvac Foundation International, BCEN, STN and ASTNA partnered for a first-of-its-kind study on the state of the emergency, trauma and transport nursing workforce.
May 28, 2019 • Carolyn Jones Emergency Nurse Project Presentation
Filmmaker Carolyn Jones to Keynote ENA’s Emergency Nursing 2019
Filmmaker Carolyn Jones will take the stage in September as the keynote speaker at Emergency Nursing 2019 – the Emergency Nurses Association’s premier education and networking event.
