Emergency nursing

ENA Opens Registration for Largest Event Dedicated to Emergency Nursing

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Mercoledì, Maggio 8, 2024

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association plans to "Ignite" the energy and passion of thousands of emergency nurses from across the globe during Emergency Nursing 2024 in Las Vegas.

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  • Emergency Nursing 2024 takes places Sept. 4-7 in Las Vegas
    SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association plans to "Ignite" the energy and passion of thousands of emergency nurses from across the globe during Emergency Nursing 2024 in Las Vegas.
  • Registration opened Wednesday for the biggest event dedicated to emergency nursing.
  • "The big stage of Las Vegas is the perfect place for ENA to showcase emergency nursing," said ENA President Chris Dellinger, MBA, BSN, RN, FAEN.
  • In addition to the on-site event, ENA will offer Digital Access that delivers livestreams of both general sessions and recordings of every educational session to emergency nurses unable to be in Las Vegas for Emergency Nursing 2024.

Study Highlights Use of New Tool for Assessing Pediatric Behavioral Health Acuity in EDs

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Martedì, Maggio 7, 2024

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The rising pediatric mental health crisis has put a strain on emergency departments across the country. "The Development and Implementation of a Pediatric Nursing Emergency Behavioral Health Assessment Tool" in the May issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing addresses the fact there is no current standardized tool for assessing mental and behavioral acuity in emergency departments.

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  • The Development and Implementation of a Pediatric Nursing Emergency Behavioral Health Assessment Tool " in the May issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing addresses the fact there is no current standardized tool for assessing mental and behavioral acuity in emergency departments.
  • Using published evidence, nurse feedback and expert opinion, a team of researchers created the Emergency Behavioral Health Assessment Tool to help improve pediatric care in emergency departments.
  • From 2021-2022, approximately 23 patients each day presented to the emergency department's mental and behavioral health area where the tool was tested.
  • Other topics covered include universal suicidality screening in a pediatric emergency department and management of pediatric convulsive status epilepticus.

Adtalem Global Education Fiscal Third Quarter 2024 Results; Guidance Raised

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024

Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE), the leading healthcare educator in the United States, today reported third quarter fiscal 2024 results (quarter ended March 31, 2024) reflecting robust operating performance through accelerated total enrollment growth and enhanced profitability.

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  • Adtalem Global Education Inc. (NYSE: ATGE), the leading healthcare educator in the United States, today reported third quarter fiscal 2024 results (quarter ended March 31, 2024) reflecting robust operating performance through accelerated total enrollment growth and enhanced profitability.
  • “Our Growth with Purpose strategy, with its emphasis on operational excellence, continues to accelerate top- and bottom-line performance, permitting us to expand access to high-quality, in-demand programs,” said Steve Beard, president and chief executive officer, Adtalem Global Education.
  • Operating income was $61.7 million, compared with $59.4 million in the prior year; adjusted operating income was $89.8 million, compared with $73.0 million in the prior year.
  • Chamberlain University continues to expand its specialized nursing education that addresses areas of acute nursing shortages through its Practice Ready.

BCEN Honors Top Board Certified Emergency, Trauma, Flight and Critical Care Ground Transport Nurses with 2024 Distinguished Awards

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Giovedì, Maggio 2, 2024

OAK BROOK, Ill., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2024 winners of its annual BCEN Distinguished Awards. These awards recognize top board certified emergency, trauma, flight, and critical care ground transport RNs who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to clinical excellence and professionalism through specialty certification as well as leadership and innovation in supporting other nurses to earn national specialty credentials.    

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  • Top specialty certified emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight and critical care ground transport RNs were recognized for their exceptional clinical excellence, professionalism and advocacy by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) with its annual, national Distinguished Awards.
  • OAK BROOK, Ill., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2024 winners of its annual BCEN Distinguished Awards .
  • These awards recognize top board certified emergency, trauma, flight, and critical care ground transport RNs who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to clinical excellence and professionalism through specialty certification as well as leadership and innovation in supporting other nurses to earn national specialty credentials.
  • "The 2024 BCEN Distinguished Award honorees show us just how impactful emergency, trauma and transport nurses can be when they practice at the top of their specialty," said BCEN CEO Janie Schumaker.

Nurse Well-Being the Focus of Engage, Powered By ENA-Golisano Children's Hospital Partnership

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Martedì, Aprile 23, 2024

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Engage, Powered by ENA, on Tuesday announced a new partnership with Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida's emergency department that centers on enhancing the well-being and professional growth of emergency nurses who play an integral role in the care of pediatric patients.

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  • Engage, a subsidiary of the Emergency Nurses Association, launched in 2023 with a mission to elevate emergency nursing excellence through healthy and safe workplaces.
  • To accomplish that, Engage partnered with 25 EDs across the country, including Golisano, during its first year.
  • "Engage's goal is to empower these dedicated professionals by providing them with the resources and support they need to excel in pediatric emergency care."
  • "We aim to ensure our nurses feel valued, heard and supported so they can excel in their roles," Callender added.

Air Methods Ascend Receives American Nurses Credentialing Center Accreditation

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Martedì, Marzo 12, 2024

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Methods , the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced its nationwide clinical training program is now accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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  • GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Air Methods , the nation’s leading air medical service provider, announced its nationwide clinical training program is now accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
  • This accreditation encompasses Ascend’s Critical Care Readiness in-person training and Critical Care Review online modules and is a testament to the clinical quality Air Methods Ascend not only provides its own clinicians but to clinicians nationwide.
  • This accreditation not only validates the quality of our program but also reinforces our position as a leader in the field of air medical services,” said Air Methods Senior Vice President of Clinical Services Dr. Stephanie Queen.
  • “The ANCC accreditation elevates Air Methods Ascend and helps to set us apart in the industry,” said Air Methods Ascend Clinical Education Manager Jeff Simons.

ENA Announces Bradley Goettl as New Chief Clinical Officer

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Giovedì, Marzo 14, 2024

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association on Thursday welcomed experienced nursing leader and longtime member Bradley Goettl, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, AGACNP-BC, CFRN, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN, FACHE, as its first chief clinical officer.

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  • Texas native brings influential health care leadership experience, strong ENA ties, into new role
    SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association on Thursday welcomed experienced nursing leader and longtime member Bradley Goettl, DNP, FNP-C, ENP-C, AGACNP-BC, CFRN, FAEN, FAANP, FAAN, FACHE, as its first chief clinical officer.
  • In his role, Goettl will be responsible for expanding ENA's clinical expertise, voice and impact.
  • "Accepting this position as ENA's first chief clinical officer is the best way to celebrate my 20 years of ENA membership," Goettl said.
  • "Now, I have the opportunity to support emergency nurses in the same way ENA has supported me throughout my career."

ENA, Chamberlain University Collaborate on ED-specific Nursing Elective

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Mercoledì, Marzo 13, 2024

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association and Adtalem Global Education have partnered to offer Chamberlain University Bachelor of Science in nursing students a free course that provides an in-depth introduction to emergency nursing.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emergency Nurses Association and Adtalem Global Education have partnered to offer Chamberlain University Bachelor of Science in nursing students a free course that provides an in-depth introduction to emergency nursing.
  • ENA and Chamberlain University partner on Introduction to Emergency Nursing class.
  • ENA and Chamberlain University collaborated to develop the 16-week Introduction to Emergency Nursing class, which provides students with unique learning experiences and allows them to explore this nursing specialty.
  • "We commend Chamberlain University for recognizing the unique needs of emergency nurses and seizing an opportunity to introduce more people to the specialty early in their careers."

Emergency Nurses Report Barriers to Talking with Patients about Serious Illnesses

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Lunedì, Marzo 11, 2024

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Three-quarters of patients presenting to an ED with a serious illness do so in the last six months of their life. Being able to have conversations around end-of-life care is crucial so that the nurses can provide care consistent with the patient's wishes.

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  • Being able to have conversations around end-of-life care is crucial so that the nurses can provide care consistent with the patient's wishes.
  • Emergency nurses are well-positioned to have those conversations and coordinate care, but nearly 68 percent reported they will encounter barriers while having those conversations according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
  • "Emergency nurses are in a unique position where they may be required to have end-of-life conversations with patients at a moment's notice," said Journal of Emergency Nursing Editor-in-Chief Anna Valdez, PhD, RN, PHN, CEN, CFRN, CNE, FAEN, FAADN.
  • "It's imperative that emergency nurses are prepared to have meaningful end-of-life discussions with patients and their loved ones."

Mednition Appoints Deena Brecher as Chief Nursing Officer, Pioneering Commitment to Nurse-First Artificial Intelligence

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Domenica, Febbraio 25, 2024

Mednition, a Silicon Valley leader in clinical artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN as chief nursing officer.

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  • Mednition, a Silicon Valley leader in clinical artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare solutions, is excited to announce the appointment of Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN, FAEN as chief nursing officer.
  • In a firm demonstration of its nurse-first approach, Mednition deepens its commitment to ensuring that nurses are at the forefront of healthcare technology and serve as key stakeholders in developing clinical AI.
  • Renowned for her work in emergency care, Brecher brings over 25 years of nursing experience.
  • "KATE represents a monumental shift in how nursing voices are represented in healthcare innovation," said Brecher.