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ENA Announces Bradley Goettl as New Chief Clinical Officer

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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."

Emergency Nurses Report Barriers to Talking with Patients about Serious Illnesses

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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."

2024-2025 Board of Directors Announced by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced its 2024-2025 board of directors and recognized outgoing board members for their service.

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  • The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) announced its 2024-2025 board of directors, with Allen C. Wolfe Jr. of Life Link III serving as board chairperson.
  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced its 2024-2025 board of directors and recognized outgoing board members for their service.
  • Comprised of expert nurse leaders specializing in adult/mixed emergency, pediatric emergency, flight, critical care ground transport, trauma, and burn nursing, BCEN's board of directors oversees the organization's strategic direction including activities pertaining to the quality and rigor of BCEN's six national nursing specialty certification programs, its award-winning BCEN Learn continuing education platform, and its industry-leading portfolio of services and resources that support RNs seeking to earn and maintain specialty board certification.
  • "Having just launched our new CBRN burn nursing certification worldwide in fall 2023," added Schumaker, "BCEN is very pleased to welcome new board member and Johns Hopkins Burn Program Coordinator Emily Werthman."

Study Considers the Needs of Cardiac Arrest Patients' Families in ED

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- When a patient, regardless of age, experiences cardiac arrest, often the entire family is impacted and involved in care.

Key Points: 
  • Featured in the November issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing, a new study – "What Are the Care Needs of Families Experiencing Sudden Cardiac Arrest?
  • A Survivor- and Family-Performed Systematic Review, Qualitative Meta-synthesis, and Clinical Practice Recommendations" – explores the ways emergency nurses can support families and their involvement in cardiac arrest patient care.
  • As more cardiac arrest care systems are created to address the needs of patients, family members and survivors, the study's authors sought to review existing research to help clarify the roles emergency nurses play in prearrest, intra-arrest and post-arrest periods for the family of cardiac arrest patients.
  • "I lost a family member to a sudden cardiac arrest event.

2023 National Certification Champion Award Winners Announced by BCEN

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2023 winners of its annual BCEN National Certification Champion Award. One winner in each category was selected based on their commitment to emergency, trauma, and transport nursing clinical excellence and professionalism through national nursing specialty certification.

Key Points: 
  • OAK BROOK, Ill., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for nursing specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2023 winners of its annual BCEN National Certification Champion Award .
  • "The 2023 BCEN National Certification Champions are national models for supporting emergency, trauma and transport nursing excellence by championing their nurses' success," said BCEN CEO Janie Schumaker.
  • "The 2023 BCEN National Certification Champions are national models for supporting emergency, trauma and transport nursing excellence by championing their nurses' success," said BCEN CEO Janie Schumaker, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC.
  • "RWJBarnabas Health is honored to be named the BCEN National Certification Champion.

Ryan Oglesby chosen as ENA President-Elect

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Oglesby, PhD, MHA, RN, CEN, CFRN, NEA-BC, has been elected 2024 president-elect of the Emergency Nurses Association.

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  • ENA members also elect Secretary/Treasurer, Director and 3 Committee Members
    SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan Oglesby, PhD, MHA, RN, CEN, CFRN, NEA-BC, has been elected 2024 president-elect of the Emergency Nurses Association.
  • Oglesby has served on the ENA Board of Directors since 2019 and is the current secretary/treasurer.
  • Oglesby has been involved with ENA for nearly 20 years, including serving terms as president of the Piedmont Chapter and the North Carolina ENA State Council.
  • In addition to choosing a president-elect, ENA members elected a new secretary/treasurer and two directors to the ENA Board of Directors.

Research explores emergency nurses' decision-making in obstetrical care

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --  Emergency nurses need additional knowledge of abortion-limiting legislation as well as the related clinical, ethical and legal implications for both emergency care staff and their patients, a study published in the September issue of the Journal of Emergency Nursing found.

Key Points: 
  • The findings also call attention to the increase in pregnant patients seeking care in emergency departments as the number of "OB deserts"—regions with limited or absent perinatal care—grows.
  • Through interviews with ED nurses, the study explored the clinical decision-making processes of emergency nurses caring for patients with obstetrical emergencies in the context of limited or no access to abortion care.
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  • Second, EDs are seeing more and more obstetric emergencies in communities where no OB services are available," said Wolf, who is also Director, Emergency Nursing Research at ENA.
  • The Journal of Emergency Nursing, ENA's peer-reviewed academic journal, is published six times a year with original research and updates from the emergency nursing specialty, while also covering practice and professional issues.

BCEN Celebrates 30 Years of Certified Flight Nursing Excellence

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Thursday, July 6, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for certification across the emergency spectrum, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) certification program. Held by over 5,800 RNs worldwide, the CFRN is one of the longest-running and most complex and multifaceted national nursing specialty certifications.

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  • BCEN's Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) Credential Turns 30 on July 24, 2023
    OAK BROOK, Ill., July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for certification across the emergency spectrum, is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) certification program.
  • "Since 1993, the CFRN has stood as the hallmark of exceptional flight nursing patient care and safety," said BCEN CEO Janie Schumaker, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, CENP, CPHQ, FABC.
  • "BCEN salutes the thousands of CFRN-certified RNs, past and present, for their commitment to their patients, flight nursing excellence, and advancing flight care worldwide."
  • The top perceived benefits of CFRN certification include flight physiology and flight nursing clinical knowledge, confidence and critical thinking in the flight environment, and a sense of pride and accomplishment, according to The 2022 Certified Flight Registered Nurse Pulse Survey .

BCEN Announces 2023 Distinguished Emergency, Trauma and Critical Care Transport Nurse Award Winners

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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN), the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2023 winners of the annual, national BCEN Distinguished Awards which recognize one top board certified RN in the following specialties: emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight and critical care ground transport.

Key Points: 
  • Top board certified RNs in five emergency nursing, trauma and critical care transport specialties are recognized for their clinical excellence, professionalism and advocacy with the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing's annual, national Distinguished Awards.
  • OAK BROOK, Ill., May 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing (BCEN) , the benchmark for specialty certification across the emergency spectrum, today announced the 2023 winners of the annual, national BCEN Distinguished Awards which recognize one top board certified RN in the following specialties: emergency, pediatric emergency, trauma, flight and critical care ground transport.
  • Nominations for the 2023 BCEN National Certification Champion Awards recognizing organizations committed to specialty nursing excellence will open June 1.
  • Hospital-based and freestanding emergency departments, trauma centers, health systems, and flight and ground transport programs may apply.

Survey on Value of Flight Nursing Certification Featured in New Air Medical Journal Research Article

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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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OAK BROOK, Ill., May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- According to a survey of nearly 1,000 registered nurses caring for critically ill or injured patients in the uniquely demanding, complex and high-stakes flight environment, flight nurses earn the Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN) nursing specialty certification "to validate their clinical and patient care excellence, prepare themselves for the flight transport environment, for a competitive hiring advantage, and to lead by example."

Key Points: 
  • Air Medical Journal publisher Elsevier has made the original research article available for free access through 2023 in honor of the CFRN's 30th anniversary.
  • The 2022 Certified Flight Registered Nurse Pulse Survey , whose findings appear in a new, peer-reviewed Air Medical Journal original research article, is the first value of certification study of the CFRN flight nursing specialty credential.
  • Findings from BCEN's companion survey on certification in the ground transport setting, The 2022 Certified Transport Registered Nurse Survey , appeared in the January/February 2023 issue of Air Medical Journal (available via free access).
  • Stocking is a long-time editor of Air Medical Journal; her co-editor conducted the editorial process for this article.