California Emergency Nurses Association

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

02/17/2026

Happy Lunar New Year 🧧

Don’t forget about today’s Budget Open House.
Transparency Builds Trust- join us for an open conversation about our current fiscal outlook

Date: February 17th, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM (PST)
Location: Microsoft Teams

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2454708494590?p=UMbj4K9xrd7k4jzQNa
Meeting ID: 245 470 849 459 0
Passcode: yr3eo2FL

Wishing all who are celebrating the Lunar New Year, days of peace and good health in the Year of the Horse.

02/16/2026

📢 Attention California ENA Council Members! 🏛️

The momentum continues in Sacramento! Following our day of advocacy, join us for the California State Council Meeting on March 19th at the Kimpton Sawyer Hotel.

This is your opportunity to connect with fellow leaders from across the state, hear the latest updates from the California ENA board, and help shape the future of our association. Whether you are a seasoned council member or a first-time attendee, your presence is vital to our collective success.

Why Join Us?
* State-Level Networking: Build and strengthen professional relationships with colleagues from every California chapter.
* Learn & Grow: Gain a deeper understanding of how the State Council operates and how you can get more involved.
* Represent Your Chapter: Ensure your local voice is part of the statewide conversation as we collaborate for the year ahead.

The Details:
📅 When: March 19, 2026
📍 Where: Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, Sacramento, CA
🤝 Who: Open to all Council Members and ENA members!

Let’s keep the energy from Legislative Day going and continue to build a stronger California ENA together. 👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

02/16/2026

Join Us for ENA Legislative Day 2026! 🏛️👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️

Are you ready to turn your front-line experience into policy-level change? Legislative Day is your chance to step out of the ED and into the halls of government!

On March 18, 2026, we’re heading to Sacramento for a day of high-impact advocacy. This is more than just a meeting—it’s a powerful opportunity for in-person attendees to meet face-to-face with local legislators.

# # # Why Attend In-Person?

• Direct Advocacy: Share your stories directly with the politicians who represent your community.
• Be the Voice of the ED: Advocate for the legislative changes that matter most to emergency nurses and our patients.
• Network & Connect: End the day at our Evening Reception at The Sawyer (7–9 PM) to debrief and build connections with fellow nurse-advocates.

The Details:
📅 Date: March 18, 2026
📍 Location: Sacramento, CA (In-person & Virtual options available)

🔗 Register for Leg Day: https://forms.gle/K81Xlku2CV1ukr2D8

📧 RSVP for Reception: planningdirector@californiaena.org

Your voice is the most powerful tool for change. Let’s make it heard in Sacramento!

02/14/2026

Transparency Builds Trust- join us for an open conversation about our current fiscal outlook

Date: February 17th, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM (PST)
Location: Microsoft Teams

Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2454708494590?p=UMbj4K9xrd7k4jzQNa
Meeting ID: 245 470 849 459 0
Passcode: yr3eo2FL

02/13/2026

Legislative Day & Day on the Hill
Applications are open!

LEGISLATIVE DAY, MARCH 18, 2026
SACRAMENTO, CA (IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL MEETINGS)

Lunch & dinner will be provided.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesbFsTrHPX06dYZbDP5lVXhS7cPqvxKkaxDWYRImpFu_XcXA/viewform?pli=1

Hotel link with CAENA discount: https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomrate?fromRedirect=true&qSrt=sBR&qIta=99801505&icdv=99801505&qSlH=SMFKG&qCiD=17&qCiMy=022026&qCoD=20&qCoMy=022026&qGrpCd=CEN&qAAR=6CBARC&qRtP=6CBARC&setPMCookies=true&qSHBrC=KI&qDest=500%20J%20Street,%20Sacramento,%20CA,%20US&showApp=true&adjustMonth=false&srb_u=1&qRmFltr=

DAY ON THE HILL, APRIL 28-29, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C.

For more info, email: govaffairs@californiaena.org or visit https://californiaena.org/committees/government-affairs/

01/31/2026

Stand with Emergency Nurses. Stay ENStrong. 💪

Emergency nurses show up for us at life’s most critical moments. Now it’s our turn.

The 2026 ENStrong Challenge is more than a fundraiser — it’s a movement supporting scholarships, education, and nurse-led research.

In 2025, the National ENStrong community raised $417K+. In 2026, we’re going even bigger.

🎯 California Goal: $5,000
Sign up, create a page, and support California.

https://p2p.onecause.com/enstrong2026/challenge

01/30/2026

California State Council members attended ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) Leadership Conference

01/21/2026

👀 Stay in the know, ENA members!
Check out the ENA Events page to see what’s coming up and make the most of your membership. From education to networking opportunities—you won’t want to miss what’s happening!

👉 https://www.ena.org/events

Advance your career in emergency nursing with ENA’s premier events. From ENA's annual conference to virtual opportunities, each event is designed to enhance your expertise, connect you with fellow emergency nursing professionals and keep you at the forefront of the specialty. Don’t miss the oppo...

01/19/2026

Registration link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesbFsTrHPX06dYZbDP5lVXhS7cPqvxKkaxDWYRImpFu_XcXA/viewform?usp=send_form

Hotel link: (CAENA group rate) last day to book is March 3rd, 2026

https://www.ihg.com/redirect?path=asearch&brandCode=KI&localeCode=en®ionCode=1&hotelCode=SMFKG&checkInDate=17&checkInMonthYear=022026&checkOutDate=20&checkOutMonthYear=022026&rateCode=6CBARC&_PMID=99801505&GPC=CEN&cn=no&adjustMonth=false&showApp=true&monthIndex=00

12/25/2025

From the California ENA Board of Directors

This holiday season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to every California ENA member—and especially to the emergency nurses who are caring for patients while others gather with loved ones. 🎄✨

Your commitment, compassion, and resilience do not pause for holidays. Because of you, communities across California receive expert, lifesaving care when it matters most. We recognize the sacrifices you and your families make, and we are deeply thankful for all that you do—today and every day.

To those on shift this holiday: please know you are seen, appreciated, and supported.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy holiday season filled with moments of peace and joy.

With sincere appreciation,
The California ENA Board of Directors