Emergency Nurses Association www.ena.org

Welcome! Thank you for coming to our discussion about the Emergency Nurses Association. After this presentation is over, I recommend that you explore www.ena.org to get a deeper understanding of all of the history and resources.

Overview Who We Are Key Programs International Presence How to Join History Members Leaders Network Advocacy Key Programs International Presence How to Join I am going to start by introducing you to the history of ENA and the work we currently do at ENA.

Who We Are The ENA Story We are a specialty organization dedicated to the advancement of emergency nursing practice. Research Publications Professional Development Injury Prevention Government Affairs We have a rich history, but there is still a great amount of work to be done in the emergency nursing practice: ENA’s goal was originally aimed at teaching & networking. However, ENA has evolved to be the voice of emergency nursing as well. ENA now has three primary goals: Education, Networking, Advocacy. The ENA vision is to be the global emergency nursing resource and advocate for Safe Practice and Safe Care.

History of ENA Emergency Dept. Nurses Association “EDNA” 1968, Anita Dorr and Judith Kelleher Incorporated in 1970 First Scientific Assembly 1971 in New York 4,000 members by 1972 1975, first issue of Journal of Emergency Medicine “JEN” 1985, name changed to Emergency Nurses Association “ENA” Founded by two amazing individuals; Anita Door and Judith Kelleher, who, on opposite coasts had same vision. They pooled their individual organizations into one in 1970 – the EDNA. In just 2 years, by 1972, we had already grown to more than 4,000 members! In 1985 we officially changed our name to Emergency Nurses Association -- the ENA

Mission & Vision ENA’s Mission Statement ENA’s Vision Statement The mission of the Emergency Nurses Association is to advocate for patient safety and excellence in emergency nursing practice. ENA’s Vision Statement ENA is indispensable to the global emergency nursing community.

2018 ENA Board of Directors The 2018 Board of Directors have been working hard on behalf of members. [For reference; do not need to read all names] President: Jeff Solheim, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CFRN, FAEN, FAAN President-elect: Patricia Kunz Howard, PhD, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, NE-BC, FAEN, FAAN Secretary/Treasurer: Mike Hastings, MSN, RN, CEN Director: Maureen Curtis Cooper, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, FAEN Director: Chris Dellinger, MBA, BSN, RN, FAEN Director: Ellen H. “Ellie” Encapera, RN, CEN Director: Gordon Gillespie, PhD, DNP, RN, CEN, CNE, CPEN, PHCNS-BC, FAEN, FAAN Director: Ron Kraus, MSN, RN, CEN, ACNS-BC Director: Karla Nygren, BSN, RN, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, TCRN, CCRN, CPN Director: Jennifer Schmitz, MSN, EMT-P, CEN, CPEN, CNML, FNP-C Immediate Past President: Karen K. Wiley, MSN, RN, CEN Executive Director: Nancy MacRae, MS

Academy of Emergency Nursing The Academy of Emergency Nursing was established by ENA in 2004 to elevate members who: Have made enduring, substantial contributions to emergency nursing Advance the profession including the health care system in which emergency care is delivered Provide visionary leadership to ENA and AEN

We are committed to the excellence of emergency care. Who is ENA? Authority on emergency nursing Promote specialty of emergency nursing Advocate for quality of patient care Provide education, research & consultation Forum to address issues of mutual concern Partner with other health care organizations to improve health care for all We are committed to the excellence of emergency care.

Why ENA? Receive current information on the latest research, training opportunities, and professional networking Define standards of practice Promote the needs and best interests profession of emergency nursing Participate in defining the future of emergency nursing!

ENA: It’s all in our name!

Membership More than 42,000 members in more than 40 countries More than 750 Delegates in the General Assembly 50 State Councils 159 Local Chapters 24 national volunteer groups, 3 ENA Foundation Committees, 3 elected boards, and 1 contracted board ENA Board of Directors of 3 officers and 7 directors ENA Foundation Board of Trustees

Who are ENA Members? Administrator Pre-hospital or flight nurse Pediatric or trauma emergency nurse Educator/Clinical Nurse Specialist Student

Membership Profile We continue to grow as the role of emergency nurse has expanded. Over 95% of our members are registered nurses 80% of members are women and 20% are men Nearly 60% are 35 or younger

Education We work to provide quality, evidence-based emergency nursing education to help you deliver safe practice and care.

Education Members get free on-line learning for CEN credits and evidence-based content in ENA’s publications and training programs.

Important Resources Working with the CDC, HHS, HRSA and the White House, ENA is actively involved in public health and infectious disease concerns that effect the emergency department. ENA works jointly with nursing and other health care related organizations to create and disseminate critical information in expeditiously.

How Do We Do It? Work with 40+member committees and work teams Manage Nursing Institutes IQSIP-Institute for Quality, Safety and Injury Prevention IENR-Institute for Emergency Nursing Research IENE-Institute for Emergency Nursing Education IENAP-Institute of Emergency Nursing Advanced Practice Institutes focus on these key areas of emergency nursing and advanced practice.

Networking

Social Media Facebook: /ENAorg Twitter: @ENAorg LinkedIn: Emergency Nurses Association YouTube We’re located on all of these social media outlets. You can find us and learn more or participate.

Facebook We post about membership activities, news about the emergency nursing field, as well as research on our Facebook and Linkedin pages. There is also frequently discussion on those pages as well.

Advocacy

Advocacy Monitor state and federal legislation Build bridges within the nursing community Support making high-quality, affordable health care access a top reform priority Pushing for government support to address workplace violence issues for ER nurses Support legislation to combat the ongoing national opioid crisis

Day on the Hill

Membership Benefits Easy access to free CE Journal of Emergency Nursing ENA Connection Access to 42,000 colleagues through ENA CONNECT online forum Source for reference guides, toolkits, and clinical practice guidelines Leadership and networking opportunities Local programs and education activities Be a part of a diverse group that creates a unified voice for change

How to Join ENA Visit ENA.org and click “Join” Call member services: 800.900.9659 Weekdays, 8:30 am–5:00 pm CST Attend a state council or chapter meeting and pick up an application!

Questions? membership@ena.org