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Emergency Nursing Journal Highlights Burnout, Resilience—and Honors a Legend

Dr. Manton, a fierce advocate for emergency nurses, served as editor-in-chief of JEN from 2013 to 2018 and was president of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) in 1998. During her tenure, she transformed JEN into a more accessible, relevant resource for frontline nurses and led the charge to strengthen its online presence—changes that continue to shape the journal today.

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Emergency Medical Services for Children Reauthorization Act Signed into Law

Championed by the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) for many years and a key legislative p…

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ED Nurses Going Beyond the Call of Duty: Meet ENA Connection’s 20 Under 40 Class

From flight nurses to military members and mayors to parents, emergency nurses go beyond the call of duty and the 2023 ENA Connection 20 Under 40 class has it all. ENA announced the third class of 20 extraordinary nurses as

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Research Explores Emergency Nurses’ Decision-making in Obstetrical Care

Emergency nurses need additional knowledge of abortion-limiting legislation and the related clinical, ethical, and legal implications for emergency care staff and their patients, a study published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing found. The findings also highlight the increase in pregnant patients

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ENA Calls for Assault Weapons Ban, Firearms Purchase Age Increase

Whether in a mass shooting, urban violence, self-harm, or intimate partner violence, the damage caused by firearms is something emergency nurses know firsthand – they see it and experience their trauma every day while simply trying to save the lives

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National Assessment Highlights COVID-19 Impact on ED Pediatric Capabilities

Emergency departments (EDs) have made progress but still need to fully meet national guidelines for pediatric emergency care, despite the association with improved survival, found a study in JAMA Network Open. The findings are based on a 2021 reassessment of

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ENA Names Cam Brandt 2023 Judith C. Kelleher Award Recipient

The Emergency Nurse Association (ENA) named longtime emergency nurse and educator Cam Brandt, MS, RN, CEN, CPEN, the recipient of the 2023 Judith C. Kelleher Award, the ENA’s most prestigious honor. Driven by a passion for caring for children, as

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ENA Supports Legislation Aimed at Protecting Healthcare Workers

Every day, healthcare workers across the country are violently attacked. The situation is alarming in emergency departments, which are open around the clock and required by federal law to stabilize and treat anyone who walks in. Studies have shown that

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ENA Updates Emergency Severity Index Handbook

Emergency nurses who expect the unexpected in their ED know the ability to rapidly and accurately triage patients can make all the difference when every second counts for providing the best care possible. Although patient assessment skills are vital, research

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Racism and Other Forms of Bias are a Threat to Safe Patient Care

Many people, including nurses, carry some bias, whether it is recognized by the individual or not. One study in the March issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing sought to explore that more in-depth. Through the study “The Experiences of

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