GTENA - Golden Triangle Chapter Emergency Nurses Association

01/28/2026

We’ve lost another friend … please say a prayer for Josh Hill’s family. Visitation and funeral will be held Friday, January 30, Broussard’s Funeral Home on Major Dr from 10-11 a.m. with funeral to be held at noon at China Cemetery, in China, TX. Josh’s career spanned over 20 years in St Elizabeth’s ER. May You Rest in Peace, Josh!

https://broussards1889.com/obituary/josh-lloyd-hill/

01/21/2026

GTENA Meeting in Session.
We have a crowd.
Guest Speaker: Katherine Degebstrin-Gartman MSN, RN, CENP, HACP
“Decreasing Repeat Visits to the Emergency Dept within 72 hours”

09/30/2025

Tuesday, September 30·7:30 – 8:30pm
notes
Texas ENA is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: GTENA Membership Meetings
Time: Sept 30, 2025 07:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85445126418?pwd=vNqEBxDNeUgxpbxaSl9MME91btFpoL.1 (https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F85445126418%3Fpwd%3DvNqEBxDNeUgxpbxaSl9MME91btFpoL.1&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1759694640000000&usg=AOvVaw0bjBu_FJOZ6gDg5frVu3iJ)

Meeting ID: 854 4512 6418
Passcode: WELLNESS25

Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise cloud communications.

08/28/2025

Meet and Greet: Networking at 2025 GTENA Conference.

08/28/2025

Thank you to our excellent speakers. the 2025 GTENA Conference: Challenges in Emergency Care was a success.
1. The Sally Snow, Pediatric Readiness
2. Dr. Mark Winter, Poisoning and Antidote Shortages
3. Gene McGowen, Burn Management
4. Dr. Amber Adams, Rare, Unusual Case Rrviews
5. Les Powell, Chemical Exposure, Beyond SDS
6. Ronnie Hamilton, Behavioral Emergencies
We could not have done this without y’all.

12/04/2024

Trauma Gel..........

Dr Robert Glatter and Joe Landolina, CEO of Cresilon, discuss a novel plant-based approach to stopping moderate-to-severe bleeding.

10/12/2024

GTENA participated in Emergency Nurses Week 5K Run/Walk.

10/12/2024

. 5k ✅

09/03/2024

En24 General Assembly Day 1
Golden Triangle Representatives
Ray Peregtino
Ronnie Hamilton
Cheryl Hobbs
Santana Olvera

07/10/2024

05/28/2024

GTENA MAY 2024 Membership Meeting
Time: May 28, 2024 07:30 PM

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71070468320?pwd=602jaqlhmuZP56L5zBiOVFbfe1JHOY.1

Meeting ID: 710 7046 8320
Passcode: WjM81m

05/16/2024

From TXENA President Shawntay Harris

🌟 Exciting News Alert! 🌟

Hey everyone! 👋 Guess what? I'm gearing up for TEXAS TUESDAYS with a “How to Prepare for the Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) board certification and I couldn't be more thrilled! 🩺💉

For those who are prepping for this journey, I wanted to share some tips and tricks that might come in handy:

Start Early, Stay Consistent: Don't leave everything to the last minute. Begin your preparations early and set aside consistent study time each day. Rome wasn't built in a day, nor is mastery of the TCRN material!

Know Your Weaknesses: Identify your areas of weakness and focus on them. Whether it's trauma assessment, critical care concepts, or specific procedures, give these topics extra attention.

Use Multiple Resources: Don't limit yourself to just one study guide or resource. Explore different textbooks, online courses, practice exams, and review materials to comprehensively understand the content.

Practice, Practice, Practice: Familiarize yourself with the exam format by taking practice tests. Not only does this help you get comfortable with the types of questions asked, but it also highlights areas where you might need more review.

Stay Organized: Keep your study materials organized and create a schedule that works for you. Break down the material into manageable chunks and set achievable goals for each study session.

Stay Healthy: Don't forget to take care of yourself during this intense study period. Get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, eat nutritious meals, and make time for relaxation activities to keep your mind sharp.

Join Study Groups: Consider joining study groups with fellow nurses preparing for the TCRN exam. Sharing knowledge, discussing concepts, and quizzing each other can be incredibly beneficial.

Remember, preparing for the TCRN board certification exam is a marathon, not a sprint. Stay focused, stay positive, and keep pushing forward. You've got this! 💪 Let's support each other on this journey to becoming certified trauma nurses! 🚑📚

Send a message to learn more