California Emergency Nurses Association

**About ENA** 1. To promote and implement the philosophy and objectives of the National Association on the State level; 2. To provide leadership by identifying and addressing issues affecting emergency care and emergency nursing practice on the State level; 3. To maintain liaison with State professional organizations and agencies including but not limited to: * California Chapter American College of Emergency Physicians (Cal ACEP); * California Emergency Medical Service Authority (EMSA); * California Board of registered Nursing (BRN); * California Nursing Coalition. 4. State legislative issues affecting emergency care, emergency nursing practice, and public healthcare issues; 5. To develop, maintain and monitor a statewide emergency nursing network structure to address professional issues; 6. To provide continuing education opportunities on the State level; 7. To promote Injury Prevention activities through the Emergency Nurses CARE (ENCARE) Institute; 8. To implement all Bylaws and Standard Procedures on the State Level; and 9. To serve as a resource for Chapters within the State in accordance with Bylaws and Standard Procedures.