PAENA About Us

PAENA Is For You!...

Membership Into PAENA!

Whether you are a staff nurse or manager in an emergency department, an administrator, prehospital, flight, pediatric or trauma emergency nurse, an emergency clinical nurse specialist, nurse practitioner, student or educator, you can benefit from membership in PAENA. No matter your level of experience, or the size of your emergency department, membership in PA PAENA contributes to your professional growth.

PAENA's Mission Objectives

PAENA Exists:

To promote the specialty of emergency nursing.
To promote the interests of PAENA’s members and to improve the professional environment of the emergency nurse through education and public awareness.
To promote ethical principles as defined in the PAENA Code of Ethics for Emergency Nurses and the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics.
To actively collaborate with other health related organizations to improve emergency care.
To be the primary resource for emergency nursing leadership, education, and research.
To define standards that serve as a basis for emergency nursing practice.
To develop, disseminate and evaluate emergency nursing education and research.
To encourage interaction and mentorship among emergency nurses.
To identify and disseminate information on key trends affecting and pertinent to emergency nursing.
To serve as an advocate for the public regarding emergency care.

Code Of Ethics

The emergency nurse acts with compassion and respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of the individual.
The emergency nurse maintains competence within, and accountability for, emergency nursing practice.
The emergency nurse acts to protect the individual when health care and safety are threatened by incompetent, unethical or illegal practice.
The emergency nurse exercises sound judgement in responsibility, delegating, and seeking consultation.
The emergency nurse respects the individual's right to privacy and confidentiality.
The emergency nurse works to improve public health and secure access to health care for all.

Benefits

Join thousands of colleagues worldwide who share your ideals and goals. Membership in the Emergency Nurses Association (PAENA) helps you expand your knowledge, strengthen your skills, and further your career through state-of-the-art educational opportunities, networking, research, and certification.

The first step to success is maximizing your opportunities and that’s what PAENA does best. Whether you are a staff nurse or ED nurse manager; an administrator or clinical nurse specialist; a pediatric, trauma, or flight nurse; a prehospital coordinator, nurse practitioner, or student nurse; PAENA puts the leadership, credibility, and voice of a world-renowned organization squarely behind you.

Your mission is PAENA’s mission: to provide high-quality, compassionate emergency care to your patients, along with visionary leadership that supports, promotes, and protects the emergency nursing profession.