College of Emergency Nursing Australasia

College of Emergency Nursing Australasia CENA is the peak body and leading advocate for standards, professionalism and education in emergency

CENA is the peak body and leading advocate for standards, professionalism and education in emergency nursing.

Welcome to 5 Minute Fridays! Check out the resource and share your thoughts and experiences below!If you would like to s...
22/01/2026

Welcome to 5 Minute Fridays! Check out the resource and share your thoughts and experiences below!

If you would like to share this resource with your colleagues, head over to www.cena.org.au/education/5-minute-fridays/ to download a copy. Alternatively, share on social media using the hashtag

If you've got more food for thought or would like to request a topic, email your 5 Minute Friday suggestions to cenaeducator@cena.org.au.

Happy Friday!

🩺 Master the art of assessing adult patients in the emergency department. The Adult Patient Assessment course covers ho...
18/01/2026

🩺 Master the art of assessing adult patients in the emergency department.

The Adult Patient Assessment course covers how to collect key subjective and objective data, identify red flags, and escalate concerns with confidence. Whether you're new to ED or brushing up, this 90-minute online course is packed with real-world value.

✅ Approx. 90 minutes
✅ Covers assessment techniques, red flags, and communication tips
✅ Flexible, online learning

Enhance your clinical decision-making with practical, evidence-based strategies.

💻 Find out more at www.cena.org.au/shop

Welcome to 5 Minute Fridays! Check out the resource and share your thoughts and experiences below! If you would like to ...
15/01/2026

Welcome to 5 Minute Fridays! Check out the resource and share your thoughts and experiences below!

If you would like to share this resource with your colleagues, head over to www.cena.org.au/education/5-minute-fridays/ to download a copy. Alternatively, share on social media using the hashtag

If you've got more food for thought or would like to request a topic, email your 5 Minute Friday suggestions to cenaeducator@cena.org.au.

Happy Friday!

💓 Understanding Cardiac Dysrhythmias Strengthen your ECG knowledge with our online module, designed to help you confiden...
15/01/2026

💓 Understanding Cardiac Dysrhythmias
Strengthen your ECG knowledge with our online module, designed to help you confidently identify and interpret common cardiac rhythms. Ideal for emergency nurses and anyone wanting practical, clinically-focused learning.

💻 Self-paced | 🩺 Practical | ⏱️ Quick and impactful

Enrol now in the CENA Shop: www.cena.org.au/shop/

We hope your 2026 is off to a fantastic start! We’re thrilled for what’s ahead and can’t wait to welcome you to Hobart f...
14/01/2026

We hope your 2026 is off to a fantastic start! We’re thrilled for what’s ahead and can’t wait to welcome you to Hobart for ICEN 2026 this coming October.

We are excited to announce our first invited speakers for ICEN 2026. Get ready to be inspired, challenged, and engaged by leaders shaping emergency nursing today.

Stay tuned for more: https://www.cena.org.au/icen/icen-2026/speakers/

By popular demand... Triage Skills e-Workshop TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR 2026! We have a few spots left for the session...
05/01/2026

By popular demand... Triage Skills e-Workshop TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW FOR 2026! We have a few spots left for the session on Thursday January 15th.

The CENA Triage Skills e-Workshops are designed to engage emergency nurses (both new and experienced in triage) in a two-part workshop to expand, refresh, or reinvigorate triage skills. The aim is to approach the workshop in a manner that is fun and memorable, whilst providing an opportunity for triage nurses to network across Australia.

For more information or to view our FAQs Fact Sheet, visit our Education Website: https://www.cena.org.au/education/

To book into a TSeW, simply visit our Education Calendar: https://www.cena.org.au/calendar/

We look forward to seeing you at a workshop soon.

05/01/2026

CENA Pulse Point - Positioning in bariatric patients with dyspnoea

In the emergency department, we frequently encounter bariatric patients who present with shortness of breath. In one such case, a patient was placed upright at 90 degrees in bed - but still remained very short of breath.

The key insight? For many bariatric patients, a semi‑reclined position of approximately 45 to 60 degrees can significantly enhance comfort and respiratory function. In this posture the abdominal pannus is less likely to push the diaphragm upwards, allowing the diaphragm to move down and the lungs to expand more effectively.

For further reading, consult the “Bariatric Safe Patient Handling and Mobility Guidebook: A Resource Guide for Care of Persons of Size” published by the Association of Safe Patient Handling Professionals.

Visit www.cena.org.au to explore our full education offerings and other professional development opportunities.

Reference:https://asphp.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Baraiatrice-SPHM-guidebook-care-of-Person-of-Size.pdf

✨ Advance your emergency nursing career with CENA TNP!Ready to take the next step in trauma nursing practice? The CENA T...
30/12/2025

✨ Advance your emergency nursing career with CENA TNP!
Ready to take the next step in trauma nursing practice? The CENA Trauma Nursing Program (TNP) is your pathway to sharpen skills, boost confidence, and make a real impact in patient care.

📸 Swipe through the carousel to see how TNP empowers nurses across Australia.

👉 Enrol now for 2026 and secure your place.
👉 Or, bring TNP to your workplace by hosting a course – help your team grow together.

Step into 2026 with confidence - enrol or host a TNP course today.

🫁 Take the Guesswork Out of VentilationCENA’s Basics of Mechanical Ventilation modules are now live - designed to help e...
22/12/2025

🫁 Take the Guesswork Out of Ventilation

CENA’s Basics of Mechanical Ventilation modules are now live - designed to help emergency nurses build confidence with the respiratory foundations and ventilation principles you use every day in ED.

Whether you’re new to ventilation or refreshing your knowledge, choose the option that suits your practice:

🌬️ Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV)
Strengthen your understanding of respiratory physiology and learn how to assess, initiate, and safely titrate NIV.

💨 Invasive Ventilation
Develop confidence with ventilator modes, settings, alarms, and essential nursing care for intubated and ventilated ED patients.

🩺 Full Mechanical Ventilation Package
Get all three parts - your complete introduction to ventilation physiology, NIV, and invasive ventilation.

💻 Modules available individually or as a discounted bundle.
Perfect for CPD or a refresher for clinicians working in emergency and acute care.

🔹 Members: $84–$196
🔹 Non-members: $126–$294

Start learning today 👉 www.cena.org.au/shop

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