Alabama Emergency Nurses Association-ALENA

08/25/2026

Don't forget to sign up for the Emerging Professional Social Hour on Aug. 27 for a discussion on how to combat workplace violence, demand real accountability and more.

Register now: https://www.ena.org/events/emerging-professional-social-hour-4

08/24/2026

It's back! Forensic Nursing: Beyond The Evidence, an ENA Podcast Series, returns with a new episode focused on the many types of violence requiring forensic evidence collection.

Hosts Kalen Knight and Karen Carroll delve into important role forensic nurses play in documenting injuries, preserving evidence, supporting investigations and promoting patient-centered care - and why evidence collection should always be guided by patient consent, trauma informed practices and jurisdictional protocols.

Follow the link or check your favorite podcast player to listen in to the new home for forensic nursing conversation and insights. https://soundcloud.com/emergencynurses/forensic-evidence-collection

08/22/2026

Come train with us !

08/19/2026

Apply today!

Ready to make an impact in emergency and forensic nursing? 🚨

Apply now to serve on one of 36 ENA committees focused on nursing practice, education, research and more—each working to advance the specialties and support ENA members.

Serving is a great way to:
✅ Connect with fellow nurses nationwide.
✅ Grow your leadership skills.
✅ Contribute directly to the future of emergency and forensic nursing.

Whether you’re a new or returning volunteer, all ENA members are welcome.

📅 Apply by Oct. 8 and help move emergency and forensic nursing forward. https://portal.ena.org/open-committees

08/14/2026

Still time to register. Come “trauma and tan”!

☀️ Trade your scrubs for sandy toes — TNCC is heading to the coast! 🌊

The Alabama State Council of ENA is hosting a Trauma Nursing Core Course (9th Edition) as a pre-conference course ahead of the 2026 Alabama EMS Conference.

📍 Orange Beach, AL
🗓️ November 14–15, 2026
⏰ Day 1 registration 7:45–8:00 AM | Class 8:00 AM–4:00 PM · Day 2 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
💳 $210 ENA members | $260 non-members (includes the required 9th Edition manual)
📚 Already own your 9th Edition manual? Pay the class fee only — $120 members / $170 non-members.

Earn your four-year TNCC provider verification with the sand between your toes and the conference right around the corner.

🚨 Registration closes September 30, 2026 — seats are limited.
🔗 Register on the Nurses Network: https://alabamaena.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/152201-alena-sponsered-tncc-provider-course-orange-beach-al #!registration (or scan the QR code on the flyer!)

08/12/2026

🎉 Congratulations, Nancy Shelton! 🎉

Today we celebrate the retirement of a true pillar of emergency nursing in Alabama.

A lifetime ENA member, Nancy was there at the very beginning. She is a founding member of the Alabama ENA State Council — and went on to serve as state president twice. The council she helped build is still standing, still growing, and still guided by the standard she set.

Generations of emergency nurses across this state have been shaped by her leadership, her advocacy, and her willingness to show up year after year.

Thank you, Nancy. Enjoy every minute of what comes next. 💜

07/24/2026

📣 CEN Exam Review Course — Niceville, FL

Preparing for the BCEN Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) exam? Two full days of nothing but CEN content.

📅 Wednesday & Thursday, September 23–24
📍 HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital, Education Center
2190 Highway 85 N, Niceville, FL 32578

💲 Registration
Base — $335
ENA members — $275
VA / Military / DOD RNs — $275
HCA RNs — $175
(Non-HCA attendees register on a space-available basis.)

✅ What’s covered
Cardiac • Respiratory • Neuro • Trauma & Shock • Environmental • Toxicological • Orthopedic • OB/GYN • Abdominal • General Medical • Test-taking strategies

📘 Nationally published course manual included — 150+ practice questions, no extra cost.
🎓 18.0 contact hours of nursing CE, approved by the Emergency Nurses Association.

🔗 Register online: www.PassTheCEN.com
📞 Questions: Mark Boswell, MSN, APRN, CEN, CFRN, CTRN, CPEN, TCRN, NREMT-P — 864-881-1450 (call or text) or [email protected]

B.E.M.E.T. strives to provide high quality continuing education, networking and information for members of ER, EMS, HEMS, Transport, Tactical and First Responder Medical Communities

07/19/2026

🔴LIVE August 19 | From Start Up to Sustainment: Building a Program—and Making Every ED Forensic Ready (1 CE)

Explore five high‑impact actions to strengthen ED forensic readiness and patient care.

When a community lacks local forensic resources, nurses often become the catalysts for change. Review key clinical, legal, and leadership lessons from two RNs who helped launch the Malbis Freestanding ED Sexual Assault (SANE) program, and get practical tips for applying strategies as front-line and emergency nurses. We'll distill “no SANE available” realities into five high-impact actions bedside clinicians can apply immediately to protect patients, preserve options, and support the medical legal process with confidence.

📢 Describe core steps and stakeholders involved in initiating and sustaining a SANE program through the first year (needs assessment, partnerships, staffing, funding).
🩹 Identify five bedside “forensic readiness” actions ED nurses can implement when a SANE is not available to support trauma informed care and preserve patient options.
🔬 Apply evidence-based documentation and evidence-preservation principles, within facility policy, to minimize contamination risk and support safe patient and evidence transfer across care settings

Attend the free webinar (1 CE) on BCEN Learn: https://ow.ly/T7Hf50ZoY07

07/05/2026

As of March 9, 2026, ENA formally assumed stewardship of the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) membership, continuing education, and practice resources following IAFN's dissolution. Roughly 6,000 forensic nurses from more than 25 countries are being folded into ENA's community of about 40,000 members worldwide. Former IAFN members received a one-year ENA membership beginning April 1, and IAFN Lifetime Members were granted Lifetime ENA memberships. This makes forensic nursing an official specialty focus within the broader ENA structure.

The Alabama Emergency Nurses Association Forensic Nursing Committee advances the practice of forensic nursing across Alabama by supporting nurses who care for patients affected by violence, abuse, and trauma. The committee promotes education and training in forensic evidence collection, trauma-informed care, and the specialized needs of survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, child and elder abuse, and human trafficking.

Through professional development opportunities, resource sharing, and collaboration with SANE programs, hospitals, and community partners, the committee works to strengthen the forensic nursing workforce statewide. It advocates for improved patient outcomes, standardized best practices, and greater access to forensic nursing services in emergency and clinical settings throughout Alabama.

The committee also serves as a network for forensic nurses across the state, fostering mentorship, peer support, and a unified voice on legislative and policy matters affecting forensic nursing practice and the patients it serves.

Attendees will discuss the committee's charges, define its role within the Alabama Emergency Nurses Association, and outline upcoming projects and priorities for the coming year.

Membership Requirement: Committee members must be current members in good standing of the Alabama Emergency Nurses Association (ALENA).

For More Information and To Register: https://alabamaena.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/152484-alena-forensic-nurse-committee-launch-meeting #!info