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

ENA Podcast Blast - Sept. 5, 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

ENA Election Special 2025

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.

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

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

ENA Podcast Blast - Oct. 17, 2025

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.

Building Toward Best Practices With Data

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

ENA Podcast Blast - Oct. 31, 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

ENA Podcast Blast - Nov. 14. 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

ENA Podcast Blast - Dec. 5, 2025

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 prospective Fellows to reach this pinnacle of their careers.

Establishing a Legacy Through AEN Fellowship

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

Establishing a Legacy Through AEN Fellowship

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