ENA Podcast

The ENA Podcast highlights everything emergency nursing with episodes on clinical and public health topics, as well features on the great things emergency nurses do in - and beyond - the emergency department. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed on the show are that of the individual and may not be representative of the Emergency Nurses Association.

Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency 03/23/2026

Preparing for the Next Public Health Emergency 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 with the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training Education Center, for their insights and takeaways. Read more about the study and the strategies: https://www.rand.org/health/projects/improving-diffusion-of-clinical-care-innovations-in-emergencies.html /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/40591350

ENA Podcast Blast - March 2026 03/20/2026

ENA Podcast Blast - March 2026 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 Talks Workplace Violence: https://bit.ly/47UkKBU /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/40557295

ENA Podcast Blast - February 2026 02/20/2026

ENA Podcast Blast - February 2026 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 /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/40174595

The One Where ENA and The Pitt Crossover 02/11/2026

The One Where ENA and The Pitt Crossover 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. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/40073530

Are You Ready? National Peds Readiness Project Needs Your ED 01/28/2026

Are You Ready? National Peds Readiness Project Needs Your ED 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 /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/39909655

The 'Why' Behind Advanced Degrees for ED Nurses 01/23/2026

The 'Why' Behind Advanced Degrees for ED Nurses 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. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/39849360

ENA Podcast Blast - Jan. 16, 2026 01/16/2026

ENA Podcast Blast - Jan. 16, 2026 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: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/39757500

ENA Podcast Blast - Dec. 19, 2025 12/19/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Dec. 19, 2025 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 /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/39467485

Building a Legacy Through AEN Fellowship 12/10/2025

Building a Legacy Through AEN Fellowship 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. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/39354140

ENA Podcast Blast - Dec. 5, 2025 12/05/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Dec. 5, 2025 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 /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/39290480

ENA Podcast Blast - Nov. 14. 2025 11/14/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Nov. 14. 2025 This latest ENA Podcast Blast recognizes a VA nurse and Air Force reservist for her off-duty life-saving heroism, while also highlighting a Utah ENA leader who got a special surprise from her family. Blast tops it all off with a look at November’s ENA Member Spotlight. VA Nurse’s Off-Duty Heroism: https://bit.ly/3JX5ITn Special Surprise for Utah ENA leader: https://bit.ly/4p7IKb5 November ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/39034930

ENA Podcast Blast - Oct. 31, 2025 10/31/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Oct. 31, 2025 This week’s ENA Podcast Blast takes you to England where ED nurses are helping reduce sudden infant deaths. You’ll also hear about a Florida nurse who overcame a stroke to help others in the emergency department. And, in Iowa, meet the nurse who stepped up to make sure an ED visit didn’t totally ruin one patient’s anniversary. Iowa Nurse Saves Anniversary: https://bit.ly/3LkbG0Q English Nurses Honored for SID Prevention: https://bit.ly/3LkbFKk Stroke Survivor Turned ED Nurse: https://bit.ly/4hD1PPY /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/38858255

Building Toward Best Practices With Data 10/23/2025

Building Toward Best Practices With Data With the goal of supporting the people who manage EDs across the country, the ED Benchmarking Alliance has spent three decades providing data and evidence to drive best practices for patient flow and care delivery. EDBA Executive Director Mike Gibbons joins the ENA Podcast to talk about the Alliance's work and how ENA and ED nurses are bringing their voice to key areas of focus, such as behavioral health, AI and capacity management. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/38755305

ENA Podcast Blast - Oct. 17, 2025 10/17/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Oct. 17, 2025 The latest ENA Podcast Blast celebrates ED nurses in the spotlight during Emergency Nurses Week, as well as a Kentucky ED nurse raising awareness for caring for domestic violence patients. All that and the October ENA Member Spotlight are waiting for you on this week’s Blast. Orlando Nurse EN Week Interview: https://bit.ly/4oqVut6 Forensic Nurse’s Guide to Strangulation Care: https://bit.ly/4omKc92 October ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/38618885

ENA Podcast Blast - Oct. 3, 2025 - Emergency Nursing 2025 Recap 10/03/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Oct. 3, 2025 - Emergency Nursing 2025 Recap The latest ENA Podcast Blast recaps just a few of the great stories and moments from Emergency Nursing 2025. Hear about nurses who traveled thousands of miles to soak in the experience, the couple making ENA’s annual conference a family affair and how one 20 Under 40 honoree opened the door for others to be part of the biggest event of the year for emergency nurses. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/38454695

ENA Election Special 2025 09/10/2025

ENA Election Special 2025 To help members prepare for the 2025 ENA Election, here's your chance to hear from all of this year's candidates in one place. Listen at your convenience on your podcast platform of choice as you prepare to cast your ballot next week. For even more candidate information, including bios and videos, visit /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/38156305

ENA Podcast Blast - Sept. 5, 2025 09/05/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Sept. 5, 2025 The latest ENA Podcast Blast brings you stories of a North Carolina nurse honored for his kindness and professionalism; an ENP student taking home a prestigious award; and the September ENA Member Spotlight highlighting an Army veteran’s transition to the civilian realm of emergency care. North Carolina DAISY Award: https://bit.ly/4mNNqSz AAENP Student Excellence Recipient: https://bit.ly/4mS9k7s September ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/38101020

ENA Podcast Blast - Aug. 22, 2025 08/22/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Aug. 22, 2025 This week’s ENA Podcast Blast takes you to Colorado to hear about a retired ED nurse’s unbelievable survival story. You’ll also meet a Canadian nurse whose non-profit focuses on helping front-line health care workers with their mental health, and a Tennessee ED nurse is in exclusive company as one of seven in her system to be honored recently. Vanderbilt Patient Care Award: https://bit.ly/4mDNNiD Canadian Nurse Mental Health Advocacy: https://bit.ly/45veUGE Retired ED Nurse 14-Hour Crawl: https://bit.ly/4lJtT4H /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/37920670

ENA Podcast Blast - Aug. 8, 2025 08/08/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - Aug. 8, 2025 Check out this week’s ENA Podcast Blast to meet an award-winning Ohio ED nurse; a North Carolina nurse who changed a patient’s life in an unexpected way; and to get your first look at the ENA August Member Spotlight. DAISY Dan in Ohio: https://bit.ly/4myDADI NC Nurse Inspires Patient: https://bit.ly/4opsuT8 August ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/37729700

ENA Podcast Blast - July 25, 2025 07/25/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - July 25, 2025 This week on the ENA Podcast Blast, meet an Australian ED nurse who is one of only 35 globally to receive a prestigious international honor; learn how patient in West Virginia knew her life was saved by an emergency nurse; and find out which ENA staff member is headed to fencing at a world-class level. Florence Nightengale Award: https://bit.ly/4fdpq8M West Virginia DAISY Recipient: https://bit.ly/41cDtW1 Fencing World Championships: https://bit.ly/4m7Shxb /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/37546175

ENA Podcast Blast - July 11, 2025 07/11/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - July 11, 2025 This week on the ENA Podcast Blast, learn about a Colorado ED nurse’s one-woman show; a New Hampshire charge nurse recognized for her teamwork; and the July ENA Member Spotlight. ED Nurse One-Woman Show: https://bit.ly/3TBdDab New Hampshire Nurse Award: https://bit.ly/40dtJdX July ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/37374690

Emergency Nursing 2025 Keynote Jeff Evans' Lessons From the Mountaintop 07/10/2025

Emergency Nursing 2025 Keynote Jeff Evans' Lessons From the Mountaintop From the emergency department to the top of some of the world's tallest peaks, Jeff Evans has learned about leadership, teamwork and trust - and he's excited to share his stories and lessons learned in New Orleans when he keynotes Emergency Nursing 2025. Jeff joins the ENA Podcast to offer a taste of his experiences and why emergency nurses are "his people." /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/37360200

Building Triage Skills and Confidence 06/30/2025

Building Triage Skills and Confidence Check 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 /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/37181565

ENA Podcast Blast - June 20, 2025 06/20/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - June 20, 2025 The ENA Podcast Blast is back this week with headlines featuring an ENA member’s day at the beach that involved saving a girl’s life; the ED nurse who brings joy to others with her alpaca farm; and the June ENA Member Spotlight. Nurse Saves Girl at Lake: https://bit.ly/4jWxonm The Alpaca Rancher: https://bit.ly/4nrhvIH June ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/37088455

Stronger Together: Jennifer Pierce-Weeks Highlights IAFN-ENA Collaboration 06/17/2025

Stronger Together: Jennifer Pierce-Weeks Highlights IAFN-ENA Collaboration Common goals focused on delivering the best care possible to patients has been at the heart of the ENA-International Association of Forensic Nurses partnership for years. IAFN CEO Jennifer Pierce-Weeks, a longtime ENA member herself, joins the ENA Podcast to talk about how a strong collaborative relationship between the two associations has proven valuable through joint resource development, advocacy efforts and, ultimately, improving the ways forensic and ED nurses work with each other. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/37040385

ENA Podcast Blast - June 6, 2025 06/06/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - June 6, 2025 This week’s ENA Podcast Blast takes you to South Africa where an ED nurse is pursuing her rugby dreams between shifts; in California, an 18-year-old is already making a name for herself in the emergency department; and, finally, a Navy ED nurse gets new perspectives while on assignment in Guam. Rugby Aspirations: https://bit.ly/4ktu4kB Teen Nurse in California ED: https://bit.ly/3FIWWpW Navy ED Nurse in Guam: https://bit.ly/3SAAceH /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/36887895

After 56 Years, 2025 Kelleher Award Recipient Harriet Hawkins Would 'Do It Again' 05/28/2025

After 56 Years, 2025 Kelleher Award Recipient Harriet Hawkins Would 'Do It Again' Although she experienced it all firsthand over her 50-plus year career - teaching pediatric courses internationally, medical mission trips to far corners of the world and four decades at Chicago's pre-eminent children's hospital - 2025 Judith C. Kelleher Recipient Harriet Hawkins never saw any of it coming when she first got into nursing. Hear more about Hawkins and her journey that reached a new milestone as she received ENA's most prestigious award. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/36738485

ENA Podcast Blast - May 23, 2025 05/23/2025

ENA Podcast Blast - May 23, 2025 This week’s ENA Podcast Blast takes you to Georgia where an ED nurse showed commitment beyond the hospital to help a patient get back to work. In Central Illinois, a grateful family honors the most caring nurse they’ve ever met. Then, in North Carolina, find out what an ED nurse and Robert De Niro have in common. Emergency nurses are always great things, share their stories in the comments to be featured on a future ENA Podcast Blast. AJC Nurse Excellence Award: https://bit.ly/4mtOFqr Grateful Family: https://bit.ly/4k3fsIx ED Nurse on Netflix with De Niro: https://bit.ly/4msqMzl /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/36688135

Fighting Stigmas, Finding Solutions to Support Health Care Worker Mental Health and Well-Being 05/21/2025

Fighting Stigmas, Finding Solutions to Support Health Care Worker Mental Health and Well-Being The ENA Podcast highlights Mental Health Awareness Month by welcoming Corey Feist, the CEO and co-founder of the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes Foundation, to talk about the progress and solutions fueling the mission to improve support health care workers' mental health and well-being amid the ongoing challenges of stress, fatigue and burnout impacting emergency nurses and so many others in health care. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/36657545

Setting a Path for New Orleans and Emergency Nursing 2025 05/14/2025

Setting a Path for New Orleans and Emergency Nursing 2025 As registration for Emergency Nursing 2025 opens, check out the latest ENA Podcast episode featuring ENA Conference Education Planning Committee Co-Chairs Lisa Matamoros and Greg Pittman as they set the stage for some of what you can expect in New Orleans in September. /episode/index/show/enaorg/id/36562925

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