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The Emergency Nursing 2026 Conference Education Planning Committee isn't playing games. They're creating a great event for you in Phoenix. Take a listen to what you can expect. Plus, book your hotel now and secure your stay. #EN26 ena.org/events/emergen…

Listen in to the May ENA Podcast Blast featuring stories about Iowa emergency nursing awards, a Canadian nurses honored for her pioneering forensic nursing work, as well as a look at the May ENA Member Spotlight and a preview of ENA Connection’s June issue which digs into AI in the ED. Tap your favorite podcast app to catch the episode today. pod.link/ENAPodcast/epi…

The call for the ENA Foundation Board of Trustees is still open, but not for long! Apply by May 29 for your chance to help lead a 35-year legacy of impact as a member-at-large. Step forward. Lead boldly. Apply today.

What makes infection prevention so difficult in today's emergency departments? The May 2026 issue of the @JEmergNurs is live, and it’s headlined by new research about the systemic, environmental and human factors that make it a challenge for emergency nurses and staff to stay safe from infectious diseases in the emergency department. Read the full issue at jenonline.org.

“Hearing I was that person for her that day makes me realize this is what I want to be, this is who I want to be for not only patients, but their families as well.” The ENA Podcast debuts its new “Every Shift Tells a Story” series featuring a look inside one moment a nurse will never forget. As Nurses Week continues, listen in as Brooke Harmon – and ED nurse from Baltimore – recounts the shift she spent with a woman whose husband died suddenly in an accident and why it will be engrained in her mind for the rest of her career.

Happy Nurses Week from ENA and the global community of nurses supporting each other every day. Thank you for the hard but essential work you do for your patients and communities! As a special thanks, save 15% for a limited time when you join or renew your membership with ENA. Use code NURSE26 at checkout to unlock your savings 👉 portal.ena.org

For 35 years, the ENA Foundation has invested in the future of emergency nursing. Blake Wiseman is one of the many success stories, and he's offering a heartfelt thank you to the donors behind his journey. #ENStrong donate.ena.org

For 35 years, the ENA Foundation has powered the future of emergency nursing by supporting students, strenghening careers and opening doors. Now, scholarship recipient Thiago Souza, a global ENA member from Brazil, is sharing his thanks to the donors who made it possible. #ENStrong donate.ena.org

Happy Nurses Week from ENA President Dustin Bass!

“The U.S. Department of Education’s recent decision to limit federal loan availability for nurses seeking advanced degrees does more than restrict educational opportunities and career advancement for nurses. This rule ignores the voice of health care professionals and organizations, such as ENA (ena.org/sites/default/…), as well as members of Congress, who spoke out against these limitations. It creates financial barriers which discourage nurses from investing in themselves to develop into advanced practice, leadership and other impactful roles. And, ultimately, this decision further damages the already fragile nursing pipeline – and patients will be the ones who will feel that loss, particularly in emergency departments. What this rule doesn’t change is the fact nurses remain the most trusted profession in this country. That type of trust doesn’t come simply from a label or designation, it is the result of selfless work by dedicated nurses who passionately commit their careers to helping others no matter the challenges in front of them. As disappointing as this decision is to ENA and the entire nursing community, nurses will continue to better themselves through education in ways that benefit their patients and their peers. ENA and the ENA Foundation also remain committed to providing opportunities and support to help nurses reach their goals throughout their professional journey.” - ENA President Dustin Bass, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC #ENATogether

Please join ENA in congratulating the following ENA members for earning a BCEN 2026 Distinguished Award! Congrats to: - Distinguished CEN Michael Isaacs - Distinguished CPEN Solomiya Veturys - Distinguished TCRN Cassie Herman - Distinguished Christine Muszalski bcen.org/2026-bcen-dist…

Shout out to the King's Daughters nurses who recently completed the Emergency Nurse Residency Program! herald-dispatch.com/features_enter…

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and it reminds us to celebrate the AANHPI nurses, colleagues and communities who continuously strive to make ENA and the entire specialty stronger. Emergency nursing is built on trust. We meet people on some of their hardest days and in their most vulnerable moments. When patients feel that their language, culture and lived experiences are met with humility and respect, care improves. This year’s AANHPI Heritage Month theme — “The Power of Unity: Strengthening Communities Together” — speaks directly to what we believe at ENA: that we are better together. That vision, though, can only be realized when every voice is heard and every nurse truly belongs. I encourage you to join me this month in celebrating and learning the histories, contributions and experiences of AANHPI communities in nursing and beyond. Ask yourself what you can do in your practice, workplace and community to help build the inclusive profession our patients and colleagues deserve. To our AANHPI members: Your presence, leadership and contributions matter deeply. ENA is better because you are part of it. — ENA President Dustin Bass • Explore Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander history here: history.com/topics/aapi • “The History and Heroics of Filipino Nurses”: youtube.com/watch?v=s08SnC… • “Nisei Servicewomen in World War II”: youtube.com/watch?v=wSD_1V…

Nearly 175 emergency nurses from across the country spent much of this week in Washington, D.C., where they pushed for legislation that would help reduce violence in the emergency department and address ED boarding. ena.org/advocacy/news/…

@SenJohnBarrasso @SenLummis @RepHageman Thank you for meeting with members!

At today’s Wyoming Wednesday, @SenLummis and @RepHageman and I enjoyed catching up with leaders from across the state including the Wyoming Farm Bureau Federation, Wyoming Sugar Company, and WY @ENAorg.

In DC this week as part of the Emergency Nurses Association government affairs delegation. ⁦⁦#ENAinDC ⁦@georgiaena⁩

Happy National Superhero Day 🦸‍♀️ Emergency nurses may not wear capes, but they show up and save lives every day. Ready to level up? 💥 ENA courses help you build the skills and confidence to take on anything in the ED. ⚡ ena.org/education

Hotel booking for Emergency Nursing 2026 is now open! Lock in your stay and your savings with ENA and onPeak. Get exclusive rates at several official conference hotels. Plus, you can book early to benefit more. Reserve your hotel by May 6 and unlock early access to #EN26 registration. That means early-bird pricing discount, first pick of limited-capacity sessions and premium upgrades and confidence knowing you are all set to join ENA in Phoenix. ena.org/events/emergen…

Health care workers make up 10% of the national workforce but account for 48% of missed workdays due to assault, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Workplace violence in the emergency department leads to nurses becoming patients - or former nurses. Learn about ENA-supported bills that address prevention and prosecution, and encourage your own senators and representatives to take action. ena.org/advocacy/take-…

ENA research into workplace violence revealed that among 999 nurses who had worked in an emergency department within the prior two weeks, nearly 20 percent experienced physical violence. They suffered bruises, concussions, fractured bones and in one case internal organ damage, according to the data presented at Emergency Nursing 2025. Read stories of efforts to prevent and mitigate workplace violence. bit.ly/4sLcwnl