Emergency Nursing Education
Education that may be of interest to Emergency Nurses will be listed here.
Please note ENA’s Free Continuing Education for Emergency Nurses.
What is That?: The Basics of Forensic Nursing
Have you ever heard of Forensic Nursing? Are you curious about what they do and how they do it? Are you considering applying to a forensic nursing program near you, but you're just not sure if it's the right fit?
Wherever you fall on the spectrum, we invite you to join Darienne Kreeger, Certified Forensic Nurse & Project Coordinator for the IU Health & IUSON Academic - Practice Partnership for Forensic Nursing, for a Lunch & Learn style webinar. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions and gain knowledge about:
The History of Forensic Nursing
What Forensic Nursing Looks Like Today
How You Can Learn More About Forensic Nursing
This continuing education opportunity is provided FREE of charge thanks to the generous funding provided by HRSA Grant# T96HP53171.
March 31, 2025- Basic Sexual Assault Photography
The goal of this 8-hour course is to familiarize the Crime Scene Investigator, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, or other students concerned with forensic or medical photography with photographic techniques that can be used to effectively document injuries and other evidence associated with the investigation of sexual assaults. Basic photography and the mechanics of luminescence especially as they pertain to the location and documentation of evidence in sexual assault cases will also be discussed.
Goals & Objectives
Upon completion of this training, the student will:
Describe the basic fundamentals of forensic and injury photography
Describe the camera and different settings that can be used to obtain properly exposed and focused images that yield the best results for use in court
List body fluids that tend to luminesce when excited with visible light or ultraviolet light
List the steps used to photographically document the presence of luminescence
Describe why barrier filters are required and how they assist in the visualization of luminescence
Describe photographic techniques that can be employed to document luminescence
Testimony Training March 10,2025
Join us for an immersive, full day training in Downtown Indianapolis. Experts from Zero Abuse Project will collaborate with Forensic Nurses from throughout the State of Indiana to educate participants on best practices from investigation to adjudication.
Presented by IU Health & IU School of Nursing Academic - Practice Partnership for Forensic Nursing. This continuing education opportunity is free of charge due to generous funding provided by Grant #T96HP53171.
January 28, 2025- Nurses Day at the Indiana Statehouse
Embark on a day of advocacy and engagement at the heart of our state's decision-making hub! Hosted by professional organizations supporting Indiana nurses, the 2025 Nurses Day at the Statehouse is a unique opportunity to connect with legislators, policymakers, and fellow nurses shaping the future of our nursing profession directly from the epicenter of governance in Indiana.
January 24, 2025 Solheim's Interactive Trauma Course
Location: Eskenazi Health, Rapp Conference Center
This day-long seminar starts with a dispatch call of a scenario occurring and from this point forward, participants are invited to guide this patient from his initial treatment at the scene through the first 24 hours of his care in the emergency department, operative suites, and intensive care unit. How much fluid should the patient receive in the first hour? What laboratory and radiological exams should be ordered? What ventilator settings would be appropriate? These, as well as numerous other decisions, are driven by participants who vote anonymously using their smartphones. The results of the votes are immediately displayed on the screen and the case study moves forward based on the majority vote.
Cost: $70
January 16, 2025- Trauma-informed Care Course
January 16, 2025 (Deadline: January 13, 2025)
Registered nurses, paramedics, law enforcement, social workers, and advocates interested in learning more about trauma-informed care are invited to attend a FREE half-day training on January 16, 2025.
Join the IU Academic-Practice Partnership for Forensic Nursing, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Calvalyn Day, MsED, TICC, for an afternoon of information, inspiration, and discussion on trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, collaborative problem solving, and the Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) foster family screening tool. Participants may apply to receive 4.0 CE/CLEs for FREE.
Don’t miss this opportunity! Register today!
December 4-5, 2024- Indiana Statewide Trauma & Emergency Medicine Symposium
The 2024 Indiana Statewide Trauma and Emergency Medicine Symposium is an educational event that provides information on innovative approaches to trauma and emergency care. Regional and national speakers will address topics that enhance the quality of care for adult and pediatric trauma patients.
November 21-22, 2024- Crossroads Emergency Conference 2024
The Indiana Emergency Medical Services Association and the Indiana Emergency Nurses Association are working together again to bring emergency-related education to Indiana’s emergency healthcare providers. This conference signifies the third year of this successful collaboration between Indiana’s emergency providers.
The conference theme is “Reignite” to accentuate the growing bond between EMS and emergency nursing. Reignite your passion. Reignite your education.
The conference will be held from November 21-22, 2024, at the French Lick Springs Hotel at 8670 West State Road 56, French Lick, IN 47432.
November 20, 2024- 2024 Emergency Medicine Symposium
One day medical conference geared toward EMS, Fire Fighters, Police Officers, and Nurses. Multiple lectures will be given including the latest medical pre-hospital procedures, most current EMS research, and safety for the pre-hospital and emergency professional.
November 6, 2024- Academic Challenge
The Indy Roadrunners, ENA Chapter 134, is sponsoring an Academic Challenge for any area Emergency Department on Thursday, November 6, 2024. It will be a night of fun competition, ranging from questions to skill challenges that Emergency Nurses face daily. This event costs $15.00 per participant and $20.00 for spectators. Dinner will be served before the event. Registration is required.
Team rules and registration information are noted on the Chapter 134 education page.
October 23, 2024- William J. Millikan Vital Signs Trauma Conference
2024 William J. Millikan Vital Signs Trauma Conference
Join us for an exciting in-person event, the 2024 William J. Millikan Vital Signs Trauma Conference! This conference will be held at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville in the Manor Auditorium, located on Washington Avenue in Evansville, IN.
At this conference, you'll have the opportunity to learn from top experts in the field of trauma care. Discover the latest advancements, techniques, and best practices that will help you provide the best care for adult and pediatric trauma patients.
Don't miss out on this valuable opportunity to enhance your knowledge and network with fellow healthcare professionals. Mark your calendars and sign up now for the 2024 William J. Millikan Vital Signs Trauma Conference!
Cost: $25/person. Includes breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks.
Theme: Fall is just around the corner, and football season is underway, so join us for this year's theme of tailgates, touchdowns, and trauma education! Wear your favorite gameday attire & bring that competitive spirit as there will be several sports-themed activities and events planned throughout the day!
For questions about the conference, or meal/attendee requests, please call Trauma Services at 812-485-7836.
October 22, 2024- Pre-Hospital Bleeding Control
This program offers a review of QuikClot® EMS Hemostatic Dressings and examples of how to use them in everyday bleeding scenarios found in pre-hospital settings.
We want first responders to have an understanding of the sizes available and applicable use cases of the QuikClot® Hemostatic Dressings for their bleeding control needs.
October 22, 2024- Clinical Principles of Pelvic Stabilization
Pelvic Stabilization can be a critical component in the management of pelvic injuries. This virtual learning event provides insights into the risks of multiple types of pelvic fractures, including open-book fractures, and the indications for pelvic stabilization. It will review pelvic anatomy and address the benefits of pelvic stabilization along with reviewing the Arrow™ T-POD™ Pelvic Stabilization Device mode of action and application.
October 16, 2024- Ascension St. Vincent Evansville Pre-Hospital Education
Ascension St. Vincent Pre-Hospital Education Series for Fire and EMS.
Join us for an in-person event at Ascension St. Vincent Evansville on Wed,
We will cover a wide range of topics related to pre-hospital care, including the latest advancements, techniques, and best practices presented by Ascension St. Vincent ER physicians, surgeons, and staff.
Don't miss out on this chance to network with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge in pre-hospital education. Dinner will be provided!
To secure your spot, register now and mark your calendars. We look forward to seeing you at Ascension St. Vincent Pre-Hospital Education Series! The training will be held in the St. Vincent Conference Room, located just inside the entrance to The Hospital for Women & Children.
October 10-11, 2024- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Review Course
Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) Review Course
In-person or virtual options!
This event is your chance to brush up on your emergency nursing skills! Join us at Baptist Health Hardin for a comprehensive review session led by experts in the field. Whether you want to get certified or stay sharp in your skills, this in-person event (virtual option) is perfect for nurses of all levels. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and network with fellow emergency nursing professionals. See you there!
You will receive 13.9 CE's after attending the full course.
September 10, 2024-IENA Journal Club
Join us for IENA’s Journal Club.
The meeting will be in person before the Chapter 134 meeting or virtual.
You are welcome to sign up to participate or present.
Presentations will be from the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
If you wish to present, you will need to provide the article name and volume/page numbers.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurse Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
August 16, 2024- Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course
Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.
This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including the Wabash Valley Roadrunners Chapter 401 Emergency Nurses Association, Council on Domestic Abuse (CODA) Wabash Valley, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, several Vigo County prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.
Topics include:
Registration
Introduction to the Material
Community and Collaborative Relationships
Medical Aspect of Strangulation
Legal Aspects of Strangulation
Strangulation Assessment: History and Physical Exam
Questions & Answers, Evaluations
Audience:
Emergency nurses
EMS personnel
Law enforcement personnel
Advocates and victim assistants
Social workers
Attorneys
Interested individuals
Registration begins at 0830 (8:30 a.m.) Eastern Time. The course will begin at 0900 (9:00 a.m.) Eastern Time. The course is scheduled to end by 1730 (5:30 p.m.) Eastern Time. Lunch will be provided with registration.
July 10, 2024- Current Practices in Mass Transfusion for Trauma
An Ascension July Preshospital and Emergency Service Lecture will be held virtually on July 10, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Dr. Ian Ferries, a board-certified surgeon on the team at Naab Road Surgical Group in Indianapolis, will present Current Practices in Mass Transfusion for Trauma.
Registration is not required prior to the event.
Grab your popcorn, pressure bandages, tourniquets, blood tubing and meet us next Wednesday night virtually.
July 9, 2024-IENA Journal Club
Join us for IENA’s Journal Club.
The meeting will be in person before the Chapter 134 meeting or virtual.
You are welcome to sign up to participate or present.
Presentations will be from the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
If you wish to present, you will need to provide the article name and volume/page numbers.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurse Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
June 17, 2024- Medical and Legal Aspects of Traumatic Strangulation and Trial Preparation Course
Participants will learn how to identify injuries, including the possibility of internal injuries that require prompt recognition and intervention. Legal definitions and implications surrounding strangulation are discussed, along with the need for accurate documentation, investigation practices, and legal proceedings.
This course is a joint venture between many community partners, including the West Central Chapter 501 Emergency Nurses Association, Indiana University Health West Central Region Center of Hope, Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence, several Tippecanoe County prosecutors, EMS services, law enforcement, and others.
Topics include:
Registration
Introduction to the Material
Community and Collaborative Relationships
Medical Aspect of Strangulation
Legal Aspects of Strangulation
Strangulation Assessment: History and Physical Exam
Questions & Answers, Evaluations
Audience:
Emergency nurses
EMS personnel
Law enforcement personnel
Advocates and victim assistants
Social workers
Attorneys
Interested individuals
Registration begins at 0845 (8:45 a.m.) Eastern Time. The course will begin at 0900 (9:00 a.m.). The course is scheduled to end by 1700 (5:00 p.m.) Eastern Time. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided with registration.
May 14, 2024-IENA Journal Club
Join us for IENA’s Journal Club.
The meeting will be in person before the Chapter 134 meeting or virtual.
You are welcome to sign up to participate or present.
Presentations will be from the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
If you wish to present, you will need to provide the article name and volume/page numbers.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurse Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
May 9, 2024- Saving the Lives of our Nation’s Children
Saving the Lives of our Nation’s Children
Join us for an eye-opening event discussing The National Pediatric Readiness Project: Saving the Lives of our Nation’s Children.
A FREE Virtual Event
Marianne Gausche-Hill, MD, FACEP, FAAP, FAEMS
Interim President & CEO | Investigator, The Lundquist Institute | Professor of Clinical Medicine and Pediatrics, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Dr. Gausche-Hill is Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics at the David Geffen School of Medicine and is the immediate past Medical Director for the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Agency. She is the interim Chief Executive Officer for The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center where she serves in the Department of Emergency Medicine as research faculty. She is nationally and internationally known for her work as an EMS researcher and educator, and for her leadership in the field of EMS and pediatric emergency medicine. She has won numerous national awards for her leadership in emergency medicine, pediatric emergency medicine and EMS. She is best known for her study of pre-hospital airway management for children published in JAMA 2000 and her work on the National Pediatric Readiness Project published in JAMA Pediatrics in 2015 and JAMA Network Open in 2021. She served on the Pediatric and Main committees for the National Academy of Medicine’s Future of Emergency Care in the United States Health System. She is a Senior Director for the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and a senior editor for the textbook, Rosen’s Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice.
April 26, 2024- Pediatric Readiness: Critical Steps to Pediatric Disaster Preparedness
Pediatric Readiness: Critical Steps to Pediatric Disaster Preparedness
Hosted by the Regional Disaster Health Response System & Region 1 - Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers
A FREE Virtual Event
The webinar will feature several experts who will speak to critical steps in pediatric disaster preparedness. CE will be available for those who attend the live webinar.
April 23, 2024- How Ready Is Your Agency to Provide Pediatric Care? Build Your Clinicians' Confidence When Treating Children
How Ready Is Your Agency to Provide Pediatric Care? Build Your Clinicians' Confidence When Treating Children
Hosted by NHTSA’s Office of EMS | A FREE Virtual Event
April 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM ET
The majority of EMS agencies (81%) receive fewer than eight pediatric calls a month. This limited interaction with children results in clinicians being less familiar—and less confident—in providing emergency pediatric care. What is “pediatric readiness?” How do you know if your EMS agency is ready for pediatric patients? What tools are available to help improve your EMS agency’s pediatric readiness? Join this webinar featuring the EMS for Children Program (EMSC) representatives to learn more about the Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Project (PPRP) and the upcoming national readiness assessment.
March 12, 2024-IENA Journal Club
Join us for IENA’s Journal Club.
The meeting will be in person before the Chapter 134 meeting or virtual.
You are welcome to sign up to participate or present.
Presentations will be from the Journal of Emergency Nursing.
If you wish to present, you will need to provide the article name and volume/page numbers.
This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Emergency Nurse Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.