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As emergency nurses, we are continually working to ensure that children have the best possible care when they need it most. The EMSC program helps make this a reality.
ENA president Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN
By providing much-needed funding to all 50 states, EMSC has improved – and will continue to improve – pediatric emergency care in pre-hospital environments and emergency departments.
ENA president Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN
These nurse leaders have made a lasting impact on emergency nursing and serve as true role models to healthcare professionals everywhere.
ENA president Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN
We are thrilled to celebrate so many leaders making a difference, and are grateful for their contributions. We are confident they will continue to positively impact emergency nursing for years to come.
ENA president Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN
These 17 emergency departments serve as true models of excellence for their commitment to quality care, safety, and presence of a healthy work environment.
ENA president Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN
It is important for us to recognize that these hospitals are at the forefront of emergency care. We look forward to sharing their best practices with ENA members who are all committed to exceptional performance.
ENA president Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, APN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN
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Delaware Closes Loophole in Law to Better Protect Emergency Nurses

Emergency Nurses Association praises lawmakers for taking action on a growing problem(June 30, 2016) – The Emergency Nurses Association  applauds Delaware for becoming the latest state to better protect emergency nurses from assault. Gov. Jack Markell signed legislation this week to clarify under what circumstances emergency personnel are covered under the law governing assault in the second degree, which is a felony in Delaware. Previously, for a violent attack to rise to the level of assault in the second degree against an ambulance operator, a rescue squad member,

Georgia Increases Penalties for Assault Against Emergency Nurses

Emergency Nurses Association commends lawmakers for acknowledging that violence is not ‘part of the job’(May 4, 2016) – The Emergency Nurses Association  applauds Georgia for becoming the latest state to enhance penalties for assaulting emergency nurses. Gov. Nathan Deal signed legislation yesterday that increases punishments to five to 20 years for aggravated assault and aggravated battery when committed against hospital emergency department personnel and emergency medical services personnel. Georgia ENA State Council Government Affairs Chair Terri Sullivan, RN, and

Emergency Nurses Association Praises Utah for Increased Workplace Protection

Penalties increased for acts of violence against emergency medical care providers(March 31, 2016) – Emergency healthcare workers in Utah will have more protection against workplace violence after Gov. Gary Herbert signed a bill today that increases the penalty for assault against healthcare providers or emergency medical workers when the assault causes substantial bodily injury. The Emergency Nurses Association  thanked the bill’s sponsor, State Sen. Brian E. Shiozawa, MD, as well as Utah ENA State Council President Emmaline Newman, BSN, RN, CEN, and Utah ENA

Emergency Nurses Association Designs Program to Keep Emergency Nurses Safe

Professional Association Prepares Emergency Nurses for Workplace Violence at Emergency Nursing 2015Providing care in our nation’s emergency departments can be risky with more than 70 percent of emergency nurses encountering physical or verbal assault by patients or visitors in the emergency setting.1 The country’s leading organization for emergency nurses, the Emergency Nurses Association  (ENA), is on its way to changing that. The organization offers workplace violence safety training and education at its annual conference. The "Workplace Violence Prevention: Know Your

Emergency Nurses Association Hails Colorado’s New Workplace Violence Law

Emergency Nurses Association Hails Colorado’s New Workplace Violence Law(June 8, 2015) – The Emergency Nurses Association  hails Colorado for joining the growing ranks of states that have increased penalties against those who harm emergency medical care providers. After overwhelming support from the Colorado General Assembly in early May, legislation (SB15-067) authored by state Sen. John Cooke became law on Friday, June 5. The new law raises the classification from assault in the third degree (a misdemeanor) to assault in the second degree (a felony) for the

Emergency Nurses Association Launches Free Online Workplace Violence Course

Two-hour interactive course teaches ways to recognize, mitigate and prevent violenceIn response to extensive research indicating that workplace violence is a significant occupational hazard facing emergency nurses, the Emergency Nurses Association  (ENA) today launched a free online course designed to mitigate violence in the emergency department (ED). “Workplace Violence Prevention: Know Your Way Out ”, is a two-hour interactive course featuring video demonstrations and quizzes that can be taken at the participant’s own pace.

Emergency Nurses Association Applauds Louisiana for New Law to Curb Workplace Violence in Emergency Departments

State legislature unanimously passes bill making it a felony to batter an emergency nurseAs workplace violence increasingly threatens emergency departments across the country, the Emergency Nurses Association  congratulates Louisiana for becoming the latest state to make it a felony to physically attack an emergency nurse. Gov. Bobby Jindal signed H.B. 1077 into law this week. “The unanimous approval of this bill shows there is bipartisan support in Louisiana in favor of addressing the growing problem of violence directed at healthcare workers,” said ENA president

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