Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency
ENA Podcast
The latest ENA Podcast episode digs into the strategies generated from a four-year study by RAND researchers which, in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, sought to better understand how to improve the diffusion of care innovations in the emergency department during public health emergencies. To help break down the strategies and practical takeaways, the podcast welcomes Carl Berdahl, an emergency physician policy researcher at RAND and an associate professor at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and Sharon Carrasco, a clinical professor at Emory University and director of education and training...
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ENA Podcast Blast - March 2026
ENA Podcast
The March edition of the ENA Podcast Blast has arrived with your guide to stories highlighting a forensic nursing program in Wisconsin, a community rallying around an ED nurse near Philadelphia and a story of advocacy success in New York. That, plus a preview of ENA Connection’s April issue and a look at this month’s ENA Member Spotlight. Wisconsin Forensic Nursing Program: https://bit.ly/4sU4BVe Community Supports ED Nurse After Fire: ENA Connection: March ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO Flight Nurse Creates Program for Injured K9s: https://bit.ly/4dtuQxh ENA President...
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ENA Podcast Blast - February 2026
ENA Podcast
The February ENA Podcast Blast features an ED nurse who guided a young boy on how to perform CPR on his grandmother and a beloved California nurse being remembered as a healer in his community. Plus, learn about Kelly Edwards’ wild ride in the latest ENA Member Spotlight and get a preview of the March issue of ENA Connection. Facetime CPR Training: https://yhoo.it/4rqV4Vi ED Nurses Honored as Healer: https://bit.ly/4rsv2RL February ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO ENA Connection: https://bit.ly/4rJUDWB
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The One Where ENA and The Pitt Crossover
ENA Podcast
On Thursday, The Pitt’s new episode features nurses like it has never done before. To get you ready for it, the ENA Podcast welcomes Nurse Donnie – Brandon Mendez Homer, Nurse Perlah – Amielynn Abellera, and Nurse Emma – Laetitia Hollard to talk about what they’ve learned from their roles as emergency nurses and what it means to represent and bring awareness to emergency nursing.
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Are You Ready? National Peds Readiness Project Needs Your ED
ENA Podcast
Treating sick kids in the ED takes thoughtful planning to ensure the best care possible, which is why the National Pediatric Readiness Project is set to embark on this spring's NPRP Assessment. Robin Goodman with the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation & Improvement Center joins the ENA Podcast to talk about what's ahead with the assessment and why every ED should take part. Learn about the NPRP Assessment: pedsready.org Pediatric readiness resources: emscimprovement.center Feb. 12 webinar: https://bit.ly/45D8Ifn
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The 'Why' Behind Advanced Degrees for ED Nurses
ENA Podcast
With recent headlines focused on potential changes to the nursing profession's designation related to educational loans, the ENA Podcast takes a closer look at why emergency nurses seek out advanced degrees. Tina Nielsen, an advanced practice nurse and clinical nurse specialist, joins the podcast to talk about what education has meant to her career in the emergency department - "It was worth the investment in me," she said.
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ENA Podcast Blast - Jan. 16, 2026
ENA Podcast
The first ENA Podcast Blast of the year debuts a new format featuring ENA's Communications Team sharing the best emergency nursing stories and profiles out there. This month, hear about a local nurse of the month award; the real ED nurse who plays one on TV; and how nursing once again ranks as the most trustworthy profession. All that, plus previews of the January/February ENA Connection and the January ENA Member Spotlight. Nurse of the Month: https://bit.ly/4qp2fgt The Pitt’s ED Nurse: https://bit.ly/3YHUNAI ENA Connection: https://bit.ly/3Nlytuh ENA Member Spotlight:...
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ENA Podcast Blast - Dec. 19, 2025
ENA Podcast
The final ENA Podcast Blast of the year closes 2025 with highlights featuring an ED nurse sharing experiences from a devastating Colorado wildfire. You’ll also hear about the compassionate approach of a West Virginia emergency nurse and learn about how a Nurse Honor Guard in Oregon started in tribute to one of its own in. Plus, you’ll get a preview of what to expect from the Blast in 2026. ED Nurse’s Fire Experience: https://bit.ly/4p5zZxT Nurse Honor Guard Tribute: https://bit.ly/4j2iYmG Compassionate Care Recognized: https://bit.ly/3Y2EFcU
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Building a Legacy Through AEN Fellowship
ENA Podcast
What do you want to be known for? With applications now open for the Academy of Emergency Nursing Class of 2026, that question is at the heart of the latest ENA Podcast episode. Michael Callihan, a 2023 Academy inductee, joins the podcast to talk about his journey that included not making the cut after his first application, the changes he made that led to his induction and how he's now working with out prospective Fellows to reach this pinnacle of their careers.
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ENA Podcast Blast - Dec. 5, 2025
ENA Podcast
Emergency nurses once again take center stage on this week’s ENA Podcast Blast featuring the efforts of a Washington nurse seeking equality for amputees who want to serve in the military. You’ll also hear from the Indianapolis ED nurse who jumped into action mid-flight to save a life. Wrapping things up, it’s the December ENA Member Spotlight – all on the latest edition of the ENA Podcast Blast. ED Nurse Advocates for Amputees: https://bit.ly/4rCajLx Saving a Life Mid-Flight: https://bit.ly/48kZ031 December ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO
info_outlineCheck out the latest ENA Podcast as it marks the debut of the Emergency Nursing Triage Education Program with first-hand insights about its value from a pilot participant. Jordan Conner-Carlstrom joins the podcast to share how ENTEP helped improve her triage skills, as well as her confidence, to better assess patient acuity while navigating the many challenges faced in the emergency department.
Learn more about the program at ena.org/ENTEP