activities · 20
what they do
direct service · 7
- Emergency Nurse Residency ProgramDelivers the Emergency Nurse Residency Program to provide education and resources aimed at improving decision-making skills and clinical judgment for emergency nurses.
- Participation in Student Nurse Conferences Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesParticipates in the Arizona Student Nurses Association Mid-Year Conference to engage with and support student nurses.
- Participation in student nursing conferences Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesEngages with future nursing professionals by participating in the Arizona Student Nurses Association Mid-Year Conference, supporting student development and recruitment into emergency nursing.
- Resource Library and Publications Online Nursing Professional CommunitiesProvides a digital library system for members to upload and access shared resources, and offers publications, journals, and articles to inform emergency nurses with insights, updates, and best practices.
- Specialized Emergency Nursing CoursesProvides specialized courses such as the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) and the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), taught by qualified nurses, to equip participants with core-level knowledge, critical thinking skills, and evidence-based interventions for pediatric and trauma cases.
- Specialized Emergency Nursing CoursesProvides specialized courses such as the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course, Emergency Nurse Residency Program, and Trauma Nursing Core Course, taught by qualified nurses, to equip participants with core knowledge, skills, and critical thinking for evidence-based interventions and stabilizing trauma cases.
- Specialized emergency nursing education programsOffers evidence-based training programs including the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), and the Emergency Nurse Residency Program to enhance clinical skills, decision-making, and preparedness for emergency care settings.
advocacy · 3
- Advocacy for Emergency Nursing Healthcare Professional AdvocacyEngages in government affairs and advocacy work at national and state levels to support emergency nursing and healthcare legislation, including organizing events like "Day on the Hill" and attending AzNA Lobby Day.
- Advocacy for Emergency Nursing Healthcare Professional AdvocacyEngages in government affairs and advocacy work to support emergency nursing and healthcare legislation at both national and state levels, including participation in events like "Day on the Hill" and AzNA Lobby Day.
- State and national advocacy for emergency nursing Healthcare Professional AdvocacyEngages in government affairs and advocacy efforts, including participation in events like "Day on the Hill" and AzNA Lobby Day, to influence emergency nursing and healthcare legislation at both state and national levels.
research · 3
- Publication of Research and Informational Materials Clinical Practice Support & Nurse-Led Quality ImprovementPublishes position statements, topic briefs, infographics, journals, and articles to support and inform emergency nurses with insights, updates, and best practices on various topics including patient experience, behavioral health, and mass casualty triage.
- Publications and research dissemination Clinical Practice Support & Nurse-Led Quality ImprovementProduces and publishes position statements, topic briefs, infographics, journals, and articles to inform emergency nursing practice, share research findings, and promote evidence-based care in areas such as patient experience, behavioral health, and disaster triage.
- Research and Information Dissemination Clinical Practice Support & Nurse-Led Quality ImprovementPublishes position statements and topic briefs on various aspects of emergency care, such as patient experience and behavioral health, and provides infographics on topics like mass casualty and disaster triage.
capacity building · 7
- Annual emergency nursing education conference Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOrganizes and hosts an annual education conference for emergency nursing professionals, with the next event scheduled for September 28 – October 1, 2026, to provide professional development and educational opportunities.
- Continuing Education and Professional Development Health Professional Continuing Education & ConferencesOrganizes an annual education conference and hosts quarterly virtual meetings for members. It also participates in the Arizona Student Nurses Association Mid-Year Conference to support the development of emergency nursing professionals.
- Online Professional Networking and Resource SharingFacilitates online communities and a digital library system for members to participate in discussions, share resources, exchange advice, and expand their professional networks globally, including topic-based communities for specific interests.
- Online professional networking and knowledge exchange platform Online Nursing Professional CommunitiesProvides a digital platform where emergency nursing professionals can create profiles, join topic-based communities, share resources, exchange advice, and access a digital library, fostering global professional connections and collaborative learning.
- Professional Development and Education ConferencesOrganizes and hosts an annual education conference and quarterly virtual meetings for members to provide ongoing learning opportunities and professional development.
- Professional Networking and Community Building Online Nursing Professional CommunitiesFacilitates online communities and a professional network for emergency nursing professionals to share expertise, engage in topic-based discussions (e.g., research, pediatrics), exchange advice, and expand their professional connections globally.
- Quarterly virtual member meetingsHosts regular quarterly virtual meetings to engage members, facilitate communication, and support ongoing professional connection within the emergency nursing community.
strategies · 18
how they think
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- Advocacy and Government Affairs Engagement policy_advocacyThe organization advances emergency nursing practice and policy by actively engaging in advocacy and government affairs, influencing legislative and regulatory decisions.
- Collaborative Care Model with Inclusive Nursing Input collaborative_care_modelThe organization addresses challenges in emergency care delivery by collaborating with healthcare partners, ensuring that nursing input is inclusively considered in solutions.
- Collaborative care model with inclusive nursing input collaborative_care_modelPartners with healthcare stakeholders to address emergency care challenges by integrating nursing perspectives into collaborative solutions.
- Collaborative care model with nursing inclusion collaborative_care_modelAddresses emergency care delivery challenges by collaborating with healthcare partners and ensuring inclusive nursing input in problem-solving and system design.
- Comprehensive Education and Career Progression Support education_and_trainingThe organization provides a central hub for emergency nursing education, offering tools, learning opportunities, and support for career progression from student to advanced practice.
- Comprehensive education and professional development system education_and_trainingSupports emergency nurses across all career stages through ENA University and professional events that provide education, training, and skill advancement opportunities.
- Comprehensive education and professional development system education_and_trainingProvides structured learning pathways and events through ENA University and professional gatherings to support emergency nurses at all career stages.
- Fostering Professional Community and Knowledge Exchange online_community_platformThe organization creates and maintains online platforms and events to facilitate peer-to-peer interaction, knowledge sharing, and resource exchange among emergency nursing professionals, enhancing expertise and fostering connections.
- Integration of evidence-based practice through lifelong learning evidence_based_practice_integrationFosters a culture of inquiry and lifelong learning to ensure emergency nursing practice is informed by the latest research and evidence.
- Integration of evidence-based practice through lifelong learning evidence_based_practice_integrationFosters a culture of inquiry and continuous education to ensure emergency nursing practice is informed by current research and evidence.
- Member-driven engagement and professional networking peer_networkingBuilds professional capacity and community by engaging members in decision-making and providing exclusive platforms for peer networking, knowledge exchange, and resource sharing.
- Member-driven engagement and professional networking member_engagementBuilds professional capacity by engaging members in decision-making and offering exclusive platforms for peer networking, knowledge exchange, and career development.
- Policy advocacy to advance emergency nursing practice policy_advocacyEngages in advocacy and government affairs to influence policy and advance emergency nursing practice, ensuring nursing input shapes systemic decision-making.
- Promoting Evidence-Based Practice and Lifelong Learning evidence_based_practice_integrationThe organization fosters a culture of inquiry and lifelong learning to integrate evidence-based research into emergency nursing practice, ensuring continuous improvement and high-quality care.
- Structured online community with safety and compliance safeguards moderated_online_communityOperates a moderated, HIPAA-compliant online professional community with clear guidelines and administrative controls to ensure safe, respectful, and private knowledge sharing.
- Structured online community with safety and compliance safeguards moderated_online_communityOperates a moderated, HIPAA-compliant online professional community with clear conduct guidelines and administrative controls to ensure safe, respectful, and private knowledge exchange.
- Student engagement to promote emergency nursing as a career professional engagement with studentsRecruits and inspires future emergency nurses by engaging with students at professional conferences and exposing them to the field early in their training.
- Student engagement to promote emergency nursing as a career professional engagement with studentsRecruits and supports future emergency nurses by engaging students at professional conferences and introducing them to the field.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
ENA CONNECT
Private online community for emergency nurses to engage in discussions, share resources, and network with peers on topics including clinical practice, education, research, and policy
relationships · 8
who they work with
- Arizona Student Nurses Association Partner — Collaborates by participating in the Arizona Student Nurses Association Mid-Year Conference.
- Arizona Student Nurses Association Partner — Representatives from Arizona ENA join the Arizona Student Nurses Association Mid-Year Conference.
- AzNA Partner — Members of Arizona ENA attend the AzNA Lobby Day.
- ENA Network — Member of the national Emergency Nurses Association network, using shared digital infrastructure.
- ENA Career Center Partner — Collaborates with the ENA Career Center to support job placement for emergency nursing professionals.
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Network — Arizona Emergency Nurses Association operates as a state council within the national Emergency Nurses Association network.
- Mesa Community College Partner — Hosts the Arizona Student Nurses Association Mid-Year Conference where Arizona ENA representatives attend.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Government — Requires compliance with its Privacy Rule implementing HIPAA within the ENA CONNECT platform.