Emergency Nurses Association

**About ENA** The ENA mission is to advance excellence in emergency nursing. ENA's vision is to be the premier organization for the emergency nursing community worldwide. Derived from the vision of ENA’s co-founders Judith Kelleher and Anita Dorr, ENA's priorities are guided by these values and beliefs. ENA believes … - In the inclusion and contributions of nursing, in **collaboration** with healthcare partners worldwide, to explore innovative solutions to the challenges of emergency care delivery. - **Compassion** is an essential element of the emergency nursing profession. - We should embrace **inclusion, diversity and mutual respect** in all interactions and initiatives to promote the essential value of different perspectives and experiences within emergency nursing. - Visit ENA’s [**Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity webpage**](https://www.ena.org/about/dei) for more on how we work to create a healthy and welcoming environment for ENA staff and members - In a team-based delivery of resources that meet the highest quality standards of **excellence** for patients and emergency nurses. - Emergency care evolves through **lifelong learning and a culture of inquiry** for the discovery and integration of evidence-based research into emergency nursing practice. - Our Code of Ethics establishes and encourages adherence to principles of **honesty and integrity**. - The **spirit of philanthropy** allows the advancement of the profession of emergency nursing and improves the lives of patients throughout the world. - We place the highest **value on our members for their contributions** to the care of patients and their families, the emergency nursing profession, and our organization.