ENA annual conference

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Specializes in Emergency.

Has anyone gone any of the ENA annual conferences? It is coming up in Sept. There is a general assembly and a scientific assembly. Has anyone gone to either? I am curious what will be presented and if its worth while.

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Specializes in Trauma/ED.

Is that the one that's in New Orlean's? I want it to come to Vegas or Hawaii before I go.

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Specializes in Emergency.

It is Texas this year

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Specializes in Trauma/ED.
It is Texas this year

Oh ok...I just remember it was someplace I didn't really want to go...thanks.

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Specializes in ER, Oncology, Travel Nursing.

I have gone to 4 ENA annual conferences and 2 leadership conferences. I do think they are worth it!!! You get to network with nurses from across the US...you realize that you are truly not alone out there. Alot of nurses deal with the same issues that might be going on in your ER. Or you can just drum up a chat with another nurse. I have met some very nice people along the way who I still keep in touch with today. And if you can, have a co-worker go with you. It does help to know someone while you are there!

And the educational opportunities are excellent. ENA puts out a program on what educational offerings there are available. Then you can pick and choose what sounds interesting to you. Yes, now and then you go to a session that is a dud...but I have not had many. And the exhibit all is a load of fun! Lots of free stuff!

I do feel it does rejuvenate the spirit too! I will be at San Antonio. I think San Antonio is a fun city!

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Specializes in Emergency.

Great! Thanks for the reply. I would like to got, not sure if I can make this year though. I really like going to these types of things and even though they are tax write-offs they are a bit pricey. I think next year it will be in my city...San Diego.....Yippee!

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