California Emergency Nurses Association

08/26/2026

Last day to submit is August 31!

Podium presentation submission link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVwWdCH1bDR4LQfQQQsn5hqeP538kRckBIUBdNfWK8V8b3DQ/viewform

Poster presentation submission link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7Gy1LWJjTpFo2xHf5ADqPsSdTG4EruWeEuj1TtOnKm2EMqQ/viewform

08/20/2026

Early bird pricing ends September 18!!

Link to register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/california-ena-annual-conference

08/12/2026

See you all this Friday. Check your email for Teams link.

07/28/2026

Congratulations to all EDs for such great accomplishments.

https://www.ena.org/news-publications/newsroom/record-breaking-126-emergency-departments-earn-ena-lantern-awards?fbclid=IwdGRjcATVBzBwZG9mBWZkaWQWULbjxWrNJF8AcEQstzH3gGkfxJk-V2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6-njq63d1mSNWYnULCzqua26aZRtiShu5wHdxqGmDEizX3AK3CpMJZUvTRqA_aem_3Ud6qwPg4HD2UFiLEisNfQ

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (July 27, 2026) – Recognizing emergency departments for their exceptional innovation and evidence-based practice, the Emergency Nurses Association announced a record-breaking 126 emergency departments earned the 2026 Lantern Award.

07/28/2026

Podium presentation submission link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVwWdCH1bDR4LQfQQQsn5hqeP538kRckBIUBdNfWK8V8b3DQ/viewform

Poster presentation submission link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7Gy1LWJjTpFo2xHf5ADqPsSdTG4EruWeEuj1TtOnKm2EMqQ/viewform

07/23/2026

Drumroll please….. California is being recognized by ENAF twice this week 🎉🎊🥳

From ENA Foundation Bulletin
“Congratulations to Eric Conrad of California, the ENStrong Challenge individual winner! Recognized for outstanding fundraising, engagement, social media and recruitment efforts, Eric has earned complimentary registration to Emergency Nursing 2026 in Phoenix.

Congratulations also to this year's winning states for leading their divisions in fundraising, recruitment and social media engagement!

And the winners are...
Maine ENA (Tier 1: 0-250 members)
Kentucky ENA (Tier 2: 251-500 members)
Missouri ENA (Tier 3: 501-1,000 members)
California ENA (Tier 4: 1,001 or more members)”

07/22/2026

We’re proud to share that the California ENA State Council has been named an inaugural ENA Foundation Emerald Award recipient, recognizing 35 years of outstanding support and commitment to the Foundation’s mission. Special thanks to Diane Schertz, our California ENAF Chair, for your incredible dedication, leadership, and tireless work—this honor reflects the impact you’ve helped make possible.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (July 21, 2026) —The ENA Foundation on Tuesday named 35 individuals and partners as recipients of Emerald Awards, highlighting those who have had a lasting, meaningful and mission-driven impact on the Foundation’s 35-year history.

07/16/2026

Check this out!!! Julio from CA ENA!

https://enaorg.libsyn.com/every-shift-tells-a-story-julio-vides?fbclid=IwdGRjcATFN2FwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKoX5u1zk5HjmMoJv7iY9rh0Dq2jt2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7EwuqSiesKTcS6fd8u4qgK_e7tRoo0EhFe5vFOA-KUH3QjynEZnCo3EXkuig_aem_kZVrb-Pz5AK6592LoUZB9w

From sitting behind the drum kit for a nu-metal rock band to stepping to the podium to lead a presentation at ENA Leadership Conference 2026, Julio Vides appreciates the whirlwind of experiences he's had in his life. His journey to capture on opportunities and find belief in himself has him right wh...

07/14/2026

“Small Space, Big Innovation”

South Los Angeles ED’s Inventive Solutions to Overcrowding Enhances Patient Care and Builds Deep Community Trust

The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital created new patient care roles and creatively used every inch of available real estate to address crowding.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July !

Submit your interest to speak at CA ENA annual conference https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVwWdCH1bDR4LQfQQQsn5hqeP538kRckBIUBdNfWK8V8b3DQ/viewform