Austin Emergency Nurses Association

Mission and Purpose

ENA is a professional member organization recognized internationally for promoting excellence in emergency nursing through leadership, research, education, and advocacy.

ENA's Mission Objectives

    ENA Exists:
  • To promote the specialty of emergency nursing.
  • To promote the interests of ENA’s members and to improve the professional environment of the emergency nurse through education and public awareness.
  • To promote ethical principles as defined in the ENA Code of Ethics for Emergency Nurses and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
  • To actively collaborate with other health related organizations to improve emergency care.
  • To be the primary resource for emergency nursing leadership, education, and research.
  • To define standards that serve as a basis for emergency nursing practice.
  • To develop, disseminate and evaluate emergency nursing education and research.
  • To encourage interaction and mentorship among emergency nurses.
  • To identify and disseminate information on key trends affecting and pertinent to emergency nursing.
  • To serve as an advocate for the public regarding emergency care.

Purpose Statement

The Austin Emergency Nurses Association's goal is the professional and educational advancement of emergency nurses for the benefit of all patients.  The Austin ENA encourages nurses to get involved in the local, state and national levels of the Emergency Nurses Association.  ENA leads the way in knowledge, resources, and responsiveness for emergency nurses, their patients and families. The Austin ENA mirrors the Code of Ethics and Mission Statements of the Emergency Nurses Association.

ENA Code of Ethics

  • The emergency nurse acts with compassion and respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the individual.
  • The emergency nurse maintains competence within, and accountability for, emergency nursing practice.
  • The emergency nurse acts to protect the individual when health care and safety are threatened by incompetent, unethical or illegal practice.
  • The emergency nurse exercises sound judgement in responsibility, delegating, and seeking consultation.
  • The emergency nurse respects the individual's right to privacy and confidentiality.
  • The emergency nurse works to improve public health and secure access to health care for all.

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