California Emergency Nurses Association

04/30/2026

Yesterday, we shared that California ENA was proud to represent our state’s emergency nurses during ENA Day on the Hill. Today, we had the privilege of meeting with the staff of Representatives Congressman Kevin Mullin and Congressman Darrell Issa, as well as Senator Adam Schiff and Senator Alex Padilla, and engaging in meaningful conversations about the priorities that matter most to emergency nurses and the patients we serve.

We shared personal stories and frontline concerns about the realities facing emergency departments today. For more information about the legislation we are advocating for, please visit https://www.ena.org/events/day-hill-2026 to learn more about the key bills and national priorities.

Thank you to staff of Representatives Kevin Mullin and Darrell Issa, and Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla, for taking the time to listen and engage with us.

We am also grateful to ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) for the opportunity to advocate for our profession and ensure the voice of emergency nurses is heard where decisions are made.

Proud to represent California emergency nurses and the patients we serve. 💜

04/29/2026

Congratulations to Michael Isaacs, MSN-NE, APRN, ACNPC-AG, NPD-BC, CEN, TCRN, BCMMHC, the BCEN 2026 Distinguished CEN! California ENA is very proud of your dedication and commitment to emergency nursing.

Michael is a Nursing Professional Development Specialist–Emergency Services with Salinas Valley Health in Salinas, California. Join us in celebrating this outstanding nurse! 🎉

Get to know Michael and learn about his distinguished career in our Meet the Winner interview: https://ow.ly/OloA50YRjKo

BCEN’s annual Distinguished CEN Award recognizes one top Certified Emergency Registered Nurse ( ) for their exceptional commitment to emergency nursing clinical excellence, professionalism, and specialty certification. There are more than 41,000 CENs worldwide, making it one of the most respected, sought-after and widely held nursing credentials.

04/28/2026

California ENA is proud to represent our state’s emergency nurses on Capitol Hill for ENA Day on the Hill 🇺🇸 ENA (Emergency Nurses Association)

We are advocating at the national level and meeting with staff of Congressman Kevin Mullin, Congressman Darrell Issa, Senator Adam Schiff and Senator Alex Padilla to advance our top three priorities:
• Save Healthcare Workers Act
• Addressing Boarding and Crowding in the Emergency Department (ABC-ED) Act
• Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act

Together, we are ensuring the voice of California emergency nurses is heard where decisions are made. 💜

04/23/2026

Link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfD5aknJ9p4wR6ujb5BZXiLmCDYct2hxy7H9XYkbVBlssVzsA/viewform

04/21/2026

04/18/2026

A big congratulations to Sandra Marquez from our GLA Chapter and Robin Goodman from Orange Coast Chapter on their recent publication in the Journal of Emergency Nursing. Their work on integrating survivor advocates into hospital settings to support patients affected by human trafficking represents meaningful progress in compassionate, patient-centered care.

Their dedication to advocacy and innovation reflects the very best of emergency nursing. We are proud to have them in our CAENA community!

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04/09/2026

The call for 2026 ENA Election candidates is now open!

ENA seeks the next wave of strong leaders within its membership to consider running for the ENA Board of Directors or Leadership Development and Elections Committee.

Applications will be accepted until noon Central time on April 30. https://www.ena.org/about-us/leadership-and-governance/ena-election

04/09/2026

Emergency Nurses Week 5K Virtual - Emergency Nurses Week 5KOct. 11-17The Emergency Nurses Week… - October 11, 2026

03/19/2026

Inspired by Legislative Day in Sacramento! 🏛️

Grateful to hear from expert speakers across renowned organizations on the power of nurse advocacy. A great reminder that our voices matter in shaping healthcare policy.

Today is the State Council Meeting—join us virtually! Check your email for the link. 💜

03/07/2026

Leg day and California State Council Meeting is happening in less than 2 weeks! Limited seat availability. Don’t forget to join us at our evening reception sponsored by stryker.

02/20/2026

📢 Calling all California Emergency Nurses! Join us for our premier advocacy event: Government Affairs Legislative Day 2026! 🇺🇸🩺

Make your voice heard, advocate for our profession, and hear from incredible nursing leaders and policy experts.
🗓️ Date: March 18, 2026
📍 Location: Sacramento, CA (In-person & Virtual options available!)
🎓 Perks: Earn FREE CEUs!
☕ Breakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees. Plus, don't miss out on our special evening reception hosted by Stryker at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM! 🥂

Secure your spot today and help shape the future of emergency nursing!
🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/K81Xiku2CV1ukr2D8 (or scan the QR code on the flyer!)

02/18/2026

Dates: May 17–22, 2026
Location: Indian Wells, California, USA

Track: Emergency Nursing

Overview
The California ENA invites emergency nurses to submit abstracts for 1.5-hour Emergency Nursing sessions for the 2026 CFED Conference. Presentations should offer innovative, evidence-based insights that advance emergency nursing practice, quality, systems design, leadership, and patient outcomes.

Topics of Interest may include:
Trauma care innovations and best practices
ED workflow, throughput, and patient safety
Emergency preparedness, disaster and mass-casualty response
Sepsis recognition and rapid intervention
Behavioral health emergencies in the ED
Triage systems and acuity scoring
Obstetrical emergencies
Pediatric and geriatric emergency care
Interprofessional teamwork and communication
Nursing workforce resilience and burnout mitigation

Submission Requirements
For each session proposal, please include:
Session Title
Session Description (150–200 words)
Session Outline (with time allotments)
Speaker Bio (100–150 words)
Recent Presentation Experience (last 3 years)
References (APA format; at least 3, recent)

Submission closes Monday February 22, 2026
Send proposals to: education@californiaena.org