Alabama Emergency Nurses Association-ALENA

10/13/2025

Flat Florence…and her friend the night shift nurse at Marshall Medical Center North ED🤣

10/12/2025

Alabama ENA would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to the California ENA and REACH Air Medical on the recent loss of Flight Nurse Suzie Smith. May her dedication to taking care of those in need never be forgotten.

10/10/2025

It looks like Alabama ENA’s Flat Florence has gotten herself into a situation in the MMC North ED!

10/09/2025

Flat Florence is making her way around town!

10/06/2025

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We are honored to share this amazing week with all of you, and to celebrate, we want to give away some certifiably excellent prizes! Starting October 5th, you can enter our Emergency Nurses Week Giveaway for a chance to win one of three fantastic prizes. Enter before 23:59 on October 6th for a chanc...

10/05/2025

💙 Happy Emergency Nurses Week! 💙

From the Board of the Alabama Emergency Nurses Association, we honor the emergency nurses who meet Alabama’s toughest moments with skill, courage, and compassion. You are the calm in the chaos, the advocate at the bedside, the educator for families, and the heartbeat of our ED teams across the state.

This week, we celebrate:
Clinical excellence in fast, decisive care
Leadership in safety, quality, and innovation
Education & mentorship that strengthens our profession
Advocacy that protects patients and supports our teams

To every emergency nurse—from rural critical access hospitals to our busiest urban centers—thank you. Your dedication saves lives and strengthens our communities every single day.

Help us show the love: tag an emergency nurse who made a difference in your life or your department. 👇

10/02/2025

Thank you to the members who voted in our recent state election. Here are your 2026-2027 state board members.

Want to join ENA?

Are you a registered member but want to become more active? There are several committee member positions open!

10/02/2025

Look at ALENA very own Nathan White representing!!

The first-ever in-person ENTEP course just wrapped up after two days of learning!

Shout out to the course trailblazers who joined at ENA Headquarters.

09/26/2025

ALENA membership:

Workplace violence in health care affects everyone. The federal government needs additional tools to fight it.

In 2021, 77% of emergency department staff were exposed to workplace violence.

In the Fall of 2022, 41% of hospital RNs reported increased violence over the previous year.

Emergency nurses are victims of a violent attack once every two months.

33% of emergency nurses have considered leaving the profession entirely.

The Save Healthcare Workers Act, H.R. 3178/ S. 1600, provides new tools to federal prosecutors to address violence against our nation’s health care workers. This bipartisan bill would make it a federal crime to assault hospital personnel and provide for even harsher penalties if the assault occurs during a public emergency.

ENA needs your help to raise awareness about the prevalence and impact of workplace violence with Members of Congress.

Want to know how to contact them? Want to be a part of ALENA Government Affairs committee?

Contact Government Affairs Chair Tammy Mathews tdm.ernurse@gmail.com

09/24/2025

09/22/2025

Didn’t make it to EN25? The ALENA is bringing the magic of New Orleans to YOU at our 2026 state conference!

Save the Date: Alabama ENA State Conference — April 10, 2026 🎭🎺

On Friday, April 10, 2026, the Alabama ENA State Conference brings the energy of EN25 home—Mardi Gras style. Expect fast-hitting clinical pearls, leadership sessions, and hands-on learning that translate directly to safer care, stronger teams, and better outcomes.

Why this matters
• Bridge EN25 → bedside: Put national best practices to work in Alabama EDs.
• Earn CE while leveling up trauma, pediatrics, triage, resuscitation, and team communication.
• Build your network with nurses, leaders, educators, and partners from across the state.
• Celebrate together: Purple, green, and gold all day; king cake, jazz vibes, and plenty of beads. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

When

Friday, April 10, 2026
Time: Full-day agenda (final schedule and CE details to follow)

Where

Venue: Southern Union State Community College, Opelika AL

Be part of it
• Attendees: Mark your calendar and plan your team’s coverage now.
• Speakers: Call for abstracts opens soon
• Vendors & Sponsors: Limited exhibit space with high clinical traffic—details forthcoming

Action Step: Save the date now. Registration, agenda, and hotel info will be available soon!