Wrapping up the week with congratulations to Illinois ENA President Karen Battaglia who voters elected to represent the 32nd District in the Illinois State Senate.

It takes expertise and attention to detail to document injuries properly to create an objective record of findings that will stand the test of time. The Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence Podcast welcomes Chantel Hammond to talk about injury documentation – its importance, the challenges and what to consider when observing and describing injuries. Share your thoughts on injury description in the comments and head over to the Forensic Nursing CONNECT Community for more tips and guides to support your documentation approach. #FNWeek soundcloud.com/emergencynurs…

Missed the must-see sessions at Emergency Nursing 2026? 👀 No more FOMO. The digital education library is here with 110+ on-demand sessions, 80+ contact hours and available PowerPoints/handouts. 🌎 Access it from anywhere. ⏰ Learn whenever it works for you. Access today. #EN26 ena.org/emergency-nursing-20…

This week, ENA celebrates the critical work forensic nurses do, often behind the scenes, to help children and adults begin their journey toward healing. These specialized professionals show up with unique skills, a trauma-informed approach and fierce advocacy in the emergency department, community service systems, legal settings and beyond. Thank you to the State of Illinois and the Village of Schaumburg, home to ENA Headquarters, for recognizing Nov. 2-8 as Forensic Nurses Week. #FNWeek

The Forensic Nursing: Beyond the Evidence podcast is back as part of Forensic Nurses Week to highlight the vital role FNs play as experts – whether on the witness stand of a trial, in consultation to cold case investigators or when collaborating with forensic scientists. Download and listen, and then share your experiences as an expert witness or how you use your expertise beyond the stretcherside. #FNWeek soundcloud.com/emergencynurs…

Happy Forensic Nurses Week from ENA President Dustin Bass! #FNWeek

Time to celebrate! 🎊 Please join ENA in wishing ENA President Dustin Bass a happy birthday!

Phoenix brought the heat, #EN26 brought the energy! Check the highlights in the recap video. Missed it? Visit ena.org/EN26 to reserve Digital Access and catch all education sessions when they're available soon.

Finalize your plans for Forensic Nurses Week - Nov. 2-8 - with downloadable #FNWeek graphics, a certificate of appreciation and more so you can help recognize and celebrate the contributions and expertise of forensic nurses around the world. And, keep an eye on ENA social media next week for all things forensic nursing. ena.org/membership/forensic-…

Catherine Walsh, MSc, said her ED team in Waterford, Ireland, has seen an increase in patients who don't speak English. When Walsh set out to write new discharge instructions for burn patients, colleague Siobhan Dermody, MSc, who previously researched the effectiveness of pictorial discharge instructions, suggested a picture-based approach could be effective. “Leaving an emergency department after an incident, you’re only going to take in so much information,” Walsh said. Over the next year and a half, Walsh and Dermody led a trial comparing picture-based and standard written discharge instructions for 100 burn patients. Their findings showed nurse-led trials are feasible in the ED and made the case for a larger study. Read their research, published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing’s September issue, for free at jenonline.org/article/S0099-….

ENA President Dustin Bass recently joined the "Sedate the Stress" podcast with host Adrianna Munoz to talk about the human side of emergency nursing and how leaders can better see the people behind the metrics. youtu.be/nB8KaD7ignU?si=n9x6…

The October ENA Podcast Blast takes a look at coverage of Emergency Nurses Week that included interviews with ED nurses who shared why their work is so important to them and the patients in their care. This month, you’ll also hear about a program in New York to reconnect patients with the emergency care teams who saved their lives. Plus, learn about the October ENA Member Spotlight and get a glimpse into the upcoming November issue of ENA Connection. pod.link/ENAPodcast/episode/…

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, ENA recognizes the emergency and forensic nurses who show up each day mindful of the cultures and traditions that inform their practice and their inclusive spirit when treating people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Approximately 10 percent of the 3.5 million registered nurses in the U.S. identify as Hispanic or Latino, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as well as nearly 16 percent of licensed practical nurses and 7 percent of advanced practice nurses. Their contributions and those of health care professionals before them make a difference in everyday lives of today. For stories of pioneering Latinos who championed equitable care, professional representation and more, check out Salud America’s 10 Latino Health Heroes for Hispanic Heritage Month. salud-america.org/10-latino-…

🎉 The Emergency Nurses Week celebration continues! For this week only, save 20% off ENA's CEN Complete Review Package with code CENPkg2026. #ENWeek ena.org/education/search-cou…

Join the Emergency Nurses Week experience on Goosechase for a chance to win prizes! Click onelink.to/enagoosechase on your mobile device and join using code enweek26. Missions are only available this week.

Happy Emergency Nurses Week! The ENA Headquarters’ hometown of Schaumburg, the City of Chicago, Cook County and the State of Illinois have officially proclaimed Oct. 11-17 as Emergency Nurses Week 2026. #ENWeek Did your city or state do the same? Post your local proclamations here ⬇️

Happy Emergency Nurses Week! Time to get the celebration started! Here's what to expect this week: 👕 Merch giveaways 💸 Discounts on ENA membership and ENA's CEN Complete Review Package 📹 Messages from ENA's Board of Directors 🏆 Contests to win prizes How are you celebrating Emergency Nurses Week? #ENWeek

Vistelar is offering its Conflict Management for Healthcare course free to ENA members through Emergency Nurses Week. This two-part 90-minute self-paced courses can be accessed here: Thank you to ENA partner Vistelar for providing this course for members! vistelar.com/emergency-nurse…

Deadline extended! Emergency nurses have a second chance to apply for ENA Foundation implementation and research grants. 🔬 Have a research idea? 💡 Need resources to move it forward? 📅 Apply by Oct. 16. Don’t wait. Submit today. ena.smapply.io/

Sandra Williams, a nurse manager of emergency services in Florida, reflects on the values that were instilled through her family and Columbian heritage that reflect how she shows up for her patients and their families: service, resilience and compassion.