Emergency Nursing 2026 Attendees Bring the Sparkle to Phoenix at Welcome Reception
Thousands of emergency nurses turned the clock back to the 1970s during the Emergency Nursing 2026 Welcome Reception, lighting up the dance floor in sequined outfits, boots and cowboy hats. Among the attendees was Kristina Gamble, DNP, RN, CEN, a forensic nurse from...
Game-Based Learning Livens Up Triage Training
Triage and flow are the beating heart of every emergency department, making sure patients are prioritized appropriately and treated seamlessly. Because triage and flow skills are so crucial, nurses need to educate each other. Too often, lessons can be dry and...
The Simple Tools That Can Improve the Pediatric ED Experience
Small changes can make a pediatric emergency department visit less frightening. At Emergency Nursing 2026, Sara Daykin, DNP, MSN, CPEN, TCRN, CNEcl, FAEN, presented “Keep It Simple: Quick Interventions That Can Positively Impact Pediatric Outcomes,” showing how simple...
Finding Global Solutions to Local ED Challenges
Despite geographical differences, emergency departments around the world share many of the same pressures and challenges, including staff shortages, workforce burnout, financial strains and a growing aging population. Yet when it comes to seeking solutions, ED staff...
Lessons From Fire Departments for Better Disaster Planning
Disaster planning is a key element of running an emergency department. But disasters are unpredictable by nature, and even the best laid plans can fail in the face of unprecedented catastrophe. “Disasters aren’t defined by the event. They’re defined by the moment when...