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When nurses are safe and supported at work, they can better care for their patients, their own families and themselves. Health Workforce Well-Being Day marks the anniversary of the passage of the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, important legislation that addresses the mental health needs of physicians, nurses and other providers through advocacy, program grants, and the All In: Caring for Caregivers Coalition. ENA is a proud coalition member and shares a commitment to empowering people to foster work cultures where employees are supported and safe, both physically and emotionally. Learn more through the coalition’s Impact Well-being Guide and ENA’s Healthy Work Environment resources. ena.org/practice-resou… cdc.gov/niosh/healthca… drlornabreen.org/allinformental…

📰 Journal and preprint editors: During PHEs, consider streamlined publication pathways for high-quality research on emerging clinical threats. Speed matters when evidence changes daily. 6 strategies from RAND to support innovation dissemination: rand.org/t/RRA4441-5.ht…

Time to celebrate! 🎊 Please join ENA in wishing ENA Emerging Professional Liaison Spencer Jackson a happy birthday!

For 35 years the ENA Foundation has helped emergency nurses learn, lead and level up. Now, ENA Foundation academic scholarship awardee and ENDVR Fellow Swapna Peter shares her thanks to the donors who made it possible. donate.ena.org

The latest @JEmergNurs has arrived. This special issue is centered around improving health equity in emergency care settings, and it features research and updates on improving pain management for patients with sickle cell disease, identifying fall risks in older adults, and recognizing how stigmatizing language can impact patient care. Visit jenonline.org to read more.

🚨 New virtual course dates for the Emergency Nursing Triage Education Program are now available for March! Designed to help emergency nurses strengthen triage decision-making and improve patient flow, this program delivers the evidence-based education you need to confidently assess and prioritize patients in the emergency department. Spots are limited and fill quickly. Secure your seat today before they're gone! ena.org/education/emer…

Time to celebrate! 🎊 Please join ENA in wishing ENA Board member Heidi Gilbert a happy birthday!

To ensure the long-term vitality of the forensic nursing specialty, the International Association of Forensic Nurses and ENA announced on Monday a formal transfer of IAFN's membership, continuing education courses and practice resources to ENA. “It is a tremendous privilege and responsibility to carry on IAFN’s legacy, and we will do so by welcoming IAFN members into our community and establishing ENA as the new home for forensic nurses and the vital resources they rely on.” - ENA Interim Executive Director Bridget Walsh “After decades in forensic nursing and as a leader in IAFN, I understand deeply what it means to have a true community of practice – one that safeguards the ethical core of nursing while giving the specialty the platform it needs to grow. Finding that community in ENA was not accidental, it was the result of intentional, values-driven work and our history of successful partnership." - IAFN CEO Jennifer Pierce-Weeks. Read the full announcement: ena.org/news-publicati…

March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a time to recognize the strength, contributions, and lasting impact of women across the world and throughout history. It is also an opportunity to reflect on how much progress has been made, while acknowledging the work that still remains to achieve true equity and opportunity for women and girls everywhere. In nursing, we see that impact every day. Women have shaped this profession through courage, advocacy, compassion, innovation, and leadership. They have influenced not only the care delivered at the bedside, but also the policies, systems, and movements that continue to move health care and our communities forward. This day is also a reminder that the pursuit of equity and justice is not separate from the work of nursing. It is part of who we are. Nurses have long been advocates, not only for patients but for safer workplaces, stronger communities, and a more just world. On International Women’s Day, I hope we take time to honor the women who have paved the way, uplift the women leading today, and encourage the next generation to keep pushing forward with strength and purpose. I invite you to learn more about the history of women’s advocacy, including the role nurses played in suffrage and social movements, and to reflect on how each of us can continue advancing dignity, equity, and opportunity in our profession and beyond. To every woman who has led, cared, spoken up, sacrificed, mentored, and made a way for others, thank you. Your impact is everywhere, and our profession is stronger because of you. — ENA President Dustin Bass - bulletin.ukahn.org/deeds-not-word… - nps.gov/fomc/learn/his… - un.org/en/observances…

Time to celebrate! 🎉 Please join ENA in wishing ENA Immediate Past President Ryan Oglesby a happy birthday!

ENA welcomes Centegix as the newest member of the ENA Corporate Engagement Council. Centegix brings insight into wearable safety technology and security to the council, which connects ENA and industry leaders with a focus on research, education, advocacy and innovation. ena.org/news-publicati…

📊 ED and health system leaders: To spread care innovations during a public health emergency, it's critical to build communication networks before the emergency begins. Quarterly touchpoints can scale up fast when needed. 5 strategies to improve innovation diffusion: rand.org/t/RRA4441-1.ht…

Thanks to a nurse-led workplace violence prevention program in the medical-surgical unit at @WakeMed in Raleigh, the department went 20 months without an incident.

Small investment. Big impact. At noon Central time on March 24, ENAon will deliver the leadership insights ED nurses need at their fingertips. - Under $60 for members - Contact hours available - New digital badging for learners Save your spot today: ena.org/events/enaon

Emergency department health care providers play a critical role during public health emergencies - especially the COVID-19 pandemic. Throughout the pandemic, innovations were developed and distributed to help providers care for patients. RAND Corporation researchers conducted a four-year study to understand how to improve the dissemination of care innovations in the midst of a PHE - when it's chaotic and there's little evidence to guide best practices. ENA was a proud participant in this study, sharing how the organization worked to support emergency nurses and spread valuable information during those difficult years. Learn more about the study and the strategies it generated here: rand.org/health/project…

Capitol Hill is calling. Day on the Hill registration is open, so you don't miss your chance to meet with lawmakers in Washington, D.C., April 28-29. Spots are limited, secure yours today through your council president. ena.org/events/day-hil…

The March issue of ENA Connection is live! 🔎 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation 🌎 TNCC & ENPC instructor impact 🎓 ED rotation spotlight at Penn State Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing Read now at ena.org/connection

ENA is among more than 230 organizations that support the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule, which was developed by experts with specialized knowledge and experience in infectious diseases, public health and pediatrics and is based on the latest scientific and real-world evidence. Find the full statement and link to the schedule here: ena.org/news-publicati…

EDs: We're one week from official launch!

BREAKING: The published results of the National Prehospital Pediatric Assessment Study are here! This is a cross-sectional study of data collected from January to July 2024, which has taken almost 2 years to be published, but it is here now to inform and improve. Share generously! The National Pediatric Prehospital Readiness Project: First Comprehensive Assessment of United States Emergency Medical Services Agencies": sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @pedspandemic @PedsAnesNet @jemsconnect @TheNETEC @NAEMSP @NAEMSEpgh @ACEPNation @ENAorg @USGAO