Treating sick kids in the ED takes thoughtful planning to ensure the best care possible, which is why the National Pediatric Readiness Project is set to embark on this spring's NPRP Assessment. Robin Goodman with the Emergency Medical Services for Children Innovation & Improvement Center joins the ENA Podcast to talk about what's ahead with the assessment and why every ED should take part. Learn about the NPRP Assessment: pedsready.org

Pediatric readiness resources: emscimprovement.center

Feb. 12 webinar: https://bit.ly/45D8Ifn

With recent headlines focused on potential changes to the nursing profession's designation related to educational loans, the ENA Podcast takes a closer look at why emergency nurses seek out advanced degrees. Tina Nielsen, an advanced practice nurse and clinical nurse specialist, joins the podcast to talk about what education has meant to her career in the emergency department - "It was worth the investment in me," she said.

The first ENA Podcast Blast of the year debuts a new format featuring ENA's Communications Team sharing the best emergency nursing stories and profiles out there. This month, hear about a local nurse of the month award; the real ED nurse who plays one on TV; and how nursing once again ranks as the most trustworthy profession.

All that, plus previews of the January/February ENA Connection and the January ENA Member Spotlight.

Nurse of the Month: https://bit.ly/4qp2fgt

The Pitt's ED Nurse: https://bit.ly/3YHUNAI

ENA Connection: https://bit.ly/3Nlytuh

ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO

The final ENA Podcast Blast of the year closes 2025 with highlights featuring an ED nurse sharing experiences from a devastating Colorado wildfire. You'll also hear about the compassionate approach of a West Virginia emergency nurse and learn about how a Nurse Honor Guard in Oregon started in tribute to one of its own in. Plus, you'll get a preview of what to expect from the Blast in 2026.

ED Nurse's Fire Experience: https://bit.ly/4p5zZxT

Nurse Honor Guard Tribute: https://bit.ly/4j2iYmG

Compassionate Care Recognized: https://bit.ly/3Y2EFcU

What do you want to be known for? With applications now open for the Academy of Emergency Nursing Class of 2026, that question is at the heart of the latest ENA Podcast episode. Michael Callihan, a 2023 Academy inductee, joins the podcast to talk about his journey that included not making the cut after his first application, the changes he made that led to his induction and how he's now working with out prospective Fellows to reach this pinnacle of their careers.

Emergency nurses once again take center stage on this week's ENA Podcast Blast featuring the efforts of a Washington nurse seeking equality for amputees who want to serve in the military. You'll also hear from the Indianapolis ED nurse who jumped into action mid-flight to save a life. Wrapping things up, it's the December ENA Member Spotlight – all on the latest edition of the ENA Podcast Blast.

ED Nurse Advocates for Amputees: https://bit.ly/4rCajLx

Saving a Life Mid-Flight: https://bit.ly/48kZ031

December ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO

This latest ENA Podcast Blast recognizes a VA nurse and Air Force reservist for her off-duty life-saving heroism, while also highlighting a Utah ENA leader who got a special surprise from her family. Blast tops it all off with a look at November's ENA Member Spotlight.

VA Nurse's Off-Duty Heroism: https://bit.ly/3JX5ITn

Special Surprise for Utah ENA leader: https://bit.ly/4p7IKb5

November ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO

This week's ENA Podcast Blast takes you to England where ED nurses are helping reduce sudden infant deaths. You'll also hear about a Florida nurse who overcame a stroke to help others in the emergency department. And, in Iowa, meet the nurse who stepped up to make sure an ED visit didn't totally ruin one patient's anniversary.

Iowa Nurse Saves Anniversary: https://bit.ly/3LkbG0Q

English Nurses Honored for SID Prevention: https://bit.ly/3LkbFKk

Stroke Survivor Turned ED Nurse: https://bit.ly/4hD1PPY

With the goal of supporting the people who manage EDs across the country, the ED Benchmarking Alliance has spent three decades providing data and evidence to drive best practices for patient flow and care delivery. EDBA Executive Director Mike Gibbons joins the ENA Podcast to talk about the Alliance's work and how ENA and ED nurses are bringing their voice to key areas of focus, such as behavioral health, AI and capacity management.

The latest ENA Podcast Blast celebrates ED nurses in the spotlight during Emergency Nurses Week, as well as a Kentucky ED nurse raising awareness for caring for domestic violence patients. All that and the October ENA Member Spotlight are waiting for you on this week's Blast.

Orlando Nurse EN Week Interview: https://bit.ly/4oqVut6

Forensic Nurse's Guide to Strangulation Care: https://bit.ly/4omKc92

October ENA Member Spotlight: https://bit.ly/3DLAziO