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

The latest ENA Podcast Blast recaps just a few of the great stories and moments from Emergency Nursing 2025. Hear about nurses who traveled thousands of miles to soak in the experience, the couple making ENA's annual conference a family affair and how one 20 Under 40 honoree opened the door for others to be part of the biggest event of the year for emergency nurses.

To help members prepare for the 2025 ENA Election, here's your chance to hear from all of this year's candidates in one place. Listen at your convenience on your podcast platform of choice as you prepare to cast your ballot next week.

For even more candidate information, including bios and videos, visit www.ena.org/about-us/leadership-and-governance/ena-election/meet-the-candidates

The latest ENA Podcast Blast brings you stories of a North Carolina nurse honored for his kindness and professionalism; an ENP student taking home a prestigious award; and the September ENA Member Spotlight highlighting an Army veteran's transition to the civilian realm of emergency care.

North Carolina DAISY Award: https://bit.ly/4mNNqSz

AAENP Student Excellence Recipient: https://bit.ly/4mS9k7s

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

This week's ENA Podcast Blast takes you to Colorado to hear about a retired ED nurse's unbelievable survival story. You'll also meet a Canadian nurse whose non-profit focuses on helping front-line health care workers with their mental health, and a Tennessee ED nurse is in exclusive company as one of seven in her system to be honored recently.

Vanderbilt Patient Care Award: https://bit.ly/4mDNNiD

Canadian Nurse Mental Health Advocacy: https://bit.ly/45veUGE

Retired ED Nurse 14-Hour Crawl: https://bit.ly/4lJtT4H

Check out this week's ENA Podcast Blast to meet an award-winning Ohio ED nurse; a North Carolina nurse who changed a patient's life in an unexpected way; and to get your first look at the ENA August Member Spotlight.

DAISY Dan in Ohio: https://bit.ly/4myDADI

NC Nurse Inspires Patient: https://bit.ly/4opsuT8

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

This week on the ENA Podcast Blast, meet an Australian ED nurse who is one of only 35 globally to receive a prestigious international honor; learn how patient in West Virginia knew her life was saved by an emergency nurse; and find out which ENA staff member is headed to fencing at a world-class level.

Florence Nightengale Award: https://bit.ly/4fdpq8M

West Virginia DAISY Recipient: https://bit.ly/41cDtW1

Fencing World Championships: https://bit.ly/4m7Shxb

This week on the ENA Podcast Blast, learn about a Colorado ED nurse's one-woman show; a New Hampshire charge nurse recognized for her teamwork; and the July ENA Member Spotlight.

ED Nurse One-Woman Show: https://bit.ly/3TBdDab

New Hampshire Nurse Award: https://bit.ly/40dtJdX

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

From the emergency department to the top of some of the world's tallest peaks, Jeff Evans has learned about leadership, teamwork and trust - and he's excited to share his stories and lessons learned in New Orleans when he keynotes Emergency Nursing 2025. Jeff joins the ENA Podcast to offer a taste of his experiences and why emergency nurses are "his people."