1. Emergency Nurses Association www.ena.org

2. Let’s Get Started
It is so wonderful to have you all joining us today. We know membership is an important topic and I hope you will get a lot out of today’s presentation.

3. Overview Who We Are Key Programs International Presence How to Join
History
Members
Leaders
Network
Advocacy
Key Programs
International Presence
How to Join
Let’s start by providing an overview of the ENA.

4. 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 and a dynamic future!
Originally aimed at teaching & networking
Evolved to be the voice of emergency nursing
Education, Networking, Advocacy

5. 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

6. Mission & Vision ENA’s Mission 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.

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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!

10. ENA, it’s all in our name!

11. Membership 42,000 members in more than 40 countries
More than 700 Delegates in the General Assembly
50 State Councils
169 Local Chapters
40 National Committees and Work Teams
ENA Board of Directors of 3 officers and 7 directors
ENA Foundation Board and Management Board of Trustees

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

13. 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

14. Education
We care about improving the education and quality of care for emergency nurses.

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Networking

19. Social Media
Facebook: /ENAorg LinkedIn: Group: ENA Google+: +EnaOrg YouTube

20. Facebook
ENA on social media:

21. Advocacy

22. Advocacy Monitor State and Federal Legislation
Build bridges within the nursing community
Pushing for government support to address workplace violence issues for ER nurses
Supported the reauthorization of funding for the 57 Poison Control Centers

23. Day on the Hill

24. 2017 ENA Board of Directors 2016 ENA Board of Directors
Back Row, from left to right: Kathleen Carlson, Sally Snow, JoAnn Lazarus, Joan Somes, Michael Moon, Jeffrey Solheim, Mitch Jewett Front Row, from left to right: Deena Brecher, Matthew Powers, Ellen Encapera, Karen Wiley, Susan Hohenhaus

25. 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

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

27. Questions?

28. JoAnn Lazarus, MSN, RN, CEN
“I am touched . . .inspired. . .and humbled by the values and integrity of ENA members”
JoAnn Lazarus, MSN, RN, CEN
2013 ENA President