ENA Conference Connection, Oct. 2, 2014 by ENA Connection

OCT. 2, 2014 • Issue 2 of 3 • 10 PAGES

GET A GLIMPSE OF NEW CATN Course Preview, More Awaiting You in Indy

he ENA Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall will provide a sneak peek at a highly anticipated upcoming ENA course next week at the 2014 ENA Annual Conference. Attendees who stop by the booth can see a preview of the soon-to-be-released CATN — Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing — an interactive e-learning course featuring six modules based on in-depth case studies. These focus on different aspects of trauma care, including cardiovascular trauma, sepsis and pulmonary trauma. In addition to the CATN preview, which will be featured on a TV or projector screen, attendees can get a look at other e-learning initiatives, including GENE (Geriatric Emergency Nursing Education) and the CEN

Review, which prepares nurses to take the exam for the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. ENA also introduces new online continuing education courses free to members each month and has released two courses in October in honor of Emergency Nurses Week™. Visitors to the education booth can learn about those courses, which focus on shift work disorder and difficult airway response teams (DARTs) in the hospital setting. ENA staff will be on hand to talk to members about the different e-learning programs, answer questions and provide helpful informational handouts and flyers about e-learning offerings and continuing education credits.

PUT THE CONFERENCE RIGHT ON YOUR DEVICE DOWNLOAD THE AC14 APP HERE USING THE E-MAIL ADDRESS YOU USED WHEN REGISTERING • Includes session and exhibitor info, digital program guide, NEW map navigation system, a scheduler, up-to-the-minute updates and alerts, and much more!

Learning IVs by Ultrasound: An Easy Access Point G etting an IV started can be difficult under the best circumstances. But the emergency department, where every second counts, is where IVs are sometimes the most challenging. The kinds of patients who can be a tough stick include those whose veins are constricted from dehydration or blood loss, young kids, the obese and the elderly, whose veins often are fragile. Getting IVs inserted quickly and without trauma to the vein ensures patients’ medical interventions can start quickly. Get ahead of the problem by attending this year’s Ultrasound Lecture and Labs at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at the 2014 ENA Annual Conference. This session will teach nurses best practices for using a handheld ultrasound device that not only reveals the course of deeper veins but also provides a readout of the vein’s depth and the best angle for inserting a needle. The 75-minute lecture will cover some basic physiology, information about how the ultrasound

machine works to create pictures of veins and their depths, and a short tutorial on using the machine. Thirty-minute lab sessions that run between 9:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. will give attendees hands-on experience using the ultrasound devices, which are provided by BARD, on simulated veins. Nurses will be separated into small groups of two or three, sharing the equipment, with each nurse having at least 15 minutes of practice while getting to see the others in the group use the equipment, too. Instructors will circulate, offering help and advice as attendees practice. The lecture and labs are free but require pre-registration. Attendees can earn continuing education hours for the lecture portion only. Click here to register for the conference or to add the Ultrasound Lecture and Labs to an existing registration. Supplies, medical equipment and staff support for this educational session have been provided by Bard Access Systems.

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THE HALL CALLS! G

et there early and beat the crowd for the opening of the 2014 ENA Exhibit Hall! The hall will open promptly at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in the Indiana Convention Center. Get your hands on the latest emergency care products and hear about the most cutting-edge services available from approximately 200 vendors. Here is a sample of what else ENA has in store for you: • The ENA Pavilion (Booth 439) is the place to learn about ENA educational products at the e-Learning Booth and financial wellness at the ENA Wellness Booth. It’s also where eight random drawings For a full list of exhibitors and a will be held for a Still Need birds-eye view of the exhibit hall floor, free ENA conference click here. to Register registration. The Exhibit Hall is open at the for the (Winners must be following times: present to win.) Conference? • Thursday, Oct. 9, 3:45 - 7:30 p.m. • The ENA CLICK HERE • Friday, Oct. 10, 9:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. Foundation or register on-site (Refreshments with Exhibitors, 9:15Jewelry Auction (Booth 325) is your at the Indiana 10:15 a.m.; Lunch with Exhibitors, opportunity to bid on gorgeous pieces of jewelry Convention Center. 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.) donated by ENA state councils, chapters and • Saturday, Oct. 11, 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. individuals. All proceeds benefit educational (Refreshments with Exhibitors, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.; Lunch with scholarships and research grants. Exhibitors, 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.) • Free hand massages (Booth 743) will be available courtesy of ENA. As part of our Emergency Nurses Week™ The Onsite Program Guide lists vendors alphabetically celebration, ENA will have professional masseuses on hand and by aisle and includes booth numbers and product to pamper you between sessions. descriptions. • The Relaxation Station (Booth 213), sponsored by I look forward to seeing you in the Exhibit Hall! Hill-Rom, offers free neck, back and shoulder massages during Exhibit Hall hours. Deena Brecher, MSN, RN, APN, • Meet representatives of nine ENA state councils, from ACNS-BC, CEN, CPEN, Georgia to Oklahoma to Washington, all conveniently located along one aisle in the hall. 2014 ENA President

Indiana Goes Official For Emergency Nurses Week™

ndiana Gov. Michael R. Pence has declared Oct. 5 - 11, 2014, Emergency Nurses Week™ in Indiana. The proclamation invites all citizens to duly note this occasion, noting that ‘‘emergency nurses are highly trained to recognize life-threatening problems and solve them on the spot, playing a vital role in treating patients in emergency situations, caring for those most in need and saving lives on a daily basis.’’ The proclamation also states that ‘‘ENA, the ENA Foundation, and other groups around our country have joined together to honor the extraordinary acts of service, compassion and commitment that emergency nurses provide to patients every day.’’

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Indy’s eight-mile urban bike and pedestrian path that connects six downtown Indianapolis cultural districts and neighborhoods. Stop by the Eiteljorg Museum (above, right) to discover art and culture of the West and Native America and explore exhibitions showcasing Native American history and objects. You also can visit the Indiana State Museum to learn about science, culture and art as well as Indiana’s past, present and future. Travel 10 minutes from the

store in the area). Mass Ave also offers downtown area to visit the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which has more than 54,000 works of art and 152 acres of gardens and grounds, including an outdoor art and nature park. Plan a trip to the Indianapolis Zoo, a popular attraction known for its aquarium and White River Gardens, a three-acre landmark botanical attraction. If you’re looking for a place to shop or for nightlife venues, try the Mass Ave Arts District, a five-block

a variety of nightlife venues depending on your mood. Perhaps you want to enjoy live jazz at Chatterbox Jazz Club or wine tasting at the Shiraz Wine Experience and Art Café. Or kick back and let your hair down at Mass Avenue Pub or Old Point Tavern. Between the city’s culture, dining, nightlife and arts, Indianapolis has something for everyone. Kendra Y. Mims

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At IENR Research Lounge, the Ideas Are Infectious Y

ou’ll notice even more energy than usual next week at the IENR Research Lounge in Indianapolis: the thrill of winning collaborations and the hunger for more. The lounge, held at every ENA conference by the Institute of Emergency Nursing Research and staffed by the IENR Advisory Council, will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, in Room 109 of the Indiana Convention Center. Emergency nurse researchers of any experience level — curious beginner to expert — can bring in project ideas at any stage of the process, sit down with doctoratelevel researchers and get advice and inspiration for moving ahead. This year, council members are abuzz about several of their own projects, including studies on workplace violence and discharge related to Schedule 2 and 3 narcotics, both published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing. They also have delved into behavioral health in the ED and are pooling their expertise to conduct new studies on end of life and moral distress. Council members often find their research direction in ideas brought by members, making the lounge an eye-opening experience for all. The collaborative spirit ‘‘spills over,’’ said IENR director Lisa Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN. ‘‘Our members are kind of identifying the gaps, but we’re also working together to close them,’’ Wolf said. ‘‘So it’s this kind of process that we’re able to share with members who want to work singly or in groups or to partner with one of us to do some work. The

circle of support is both closing in and spreading out at the same time.’’ ENA members interested in research but without specific project topics can join discussions about the council’s larger ideas. Or, Wolf said, they can get real lessons in areas such as data collection by hearing how council members did it in an actual study. The IENR will have snacks and signature T-shirts — ‘‘Got Evidence?’’ and ‘‘Demand Evidence and Think Critically’’ — for those who join in conversations at the lounge.

Extra Time for Posters The night before the lounge, from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday in the Wabash Lobby, the IENR also is holding ‘‘Night Shift Posters,’’ a focused time after hours to read member-created posters in research and evidence-based practice. That’s not always easy to squeeze in during the daytime bustle of a conference. ‘‘You need what’s called ‘dwell time,’ ’’ Wolf said. ‘‘You can’t just tack it on to the other stuff you’re doing — you need to give it its place.’’ Daytime poster sessions will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with midday appearances by the posters presenters on Friday and Saturday. See your program guide for details. Josh Gaby

NOTE: The Hands-on Procedural Cadaver Labs on Friday, Oct. 10 (Rooms 201-204, Indiana Convention Center) are currently full but are accepting wait-list registrations; CLICK HERE to join the list. Sponsored by Teleflex

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TANGIBLE TAKE-HOMES AT ENA MARKETPLACE F

or great educational resources, special discounts and deals and cool ENA swag, head to the Marketplace Express, located near the registration booth and Exhibit Hall. A wide variety of educational products will be available, including study guides such as the CEN Review Manual and Pocket Practice and textbooks for research, clinical practice and pediatrics, leadership and more. There are several new ENA products to choose from, including fully insulated lunch bags; a ceramic mug outfitted with a textured, nonslip silicone grip; and a name-badge holder with the ENA logo. For the first time this year, a $5 portion of the $20 price for ENA conference T-shirts will be donated to support the ENA Foundation. Attendees can find the usual array of other great ENA products, including apparel items such as ENA fleeces and polo shirts for men and women. There are ways to save money onsite. In addition to a clearance area offering discounted items for sale,

attendees will benefit from free shipping of orders placed at Marketplace Express, saving them from heavy luggage and airline fees. There’s also a 5 percent discount for anyone who spends at least $100 at Marketplace, and 10 percent off purchases of $200 or more. Everyone, even non-members, will get the ENA member discount onsite,

making it even easier to stock up on educational resources, Emergency Nurses Week™ gifts for staff or colleagues or just a few special items for yourself. Marketplace Express visitors can find plenty of ENA information for members and non-members, such as ENA magazines, recruitment brochures and membership applications. ENA staff will be on hand to answer all membership-related questions.

Bid Confidently at Foundation Jewelry Auction

ake a break from the conference sessions and get your hands on a little sparkle at this year’s annual jewelry auction to benefit the ENA Foundation. Attendees can place bids for three days on beautiful pieces from Tiffany, Swarovski crystal, Harry Mason, Kenneth Cole and more. Last year’s jewelry auction raised more than $23,700, with 210 pieces auctioned off to lucky attendees and 100 percent of all the proceeds donated to support the ENA Foundation’s mission of providing financial support to members through scholarships and research grants. Expect excited crowds around the cases and fun bidding wars as you and your colleagues vie for your favorite pieces. This year’s selection includes a wide variety of men’s and women’s pieces, including watches, necklaces, bracelets and other great items, all donated by individuals, local jewelers and ENA state councils and chapters. Bidding is open for three days during Exhibit Hall hours: • Thursday, 3:45 - 7:30 p.m. • Friday, 9:15 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. • Saturday, 9:15 a.m. - noon sharp Winning bidders can pick up their jewelry items after 2 p.m. Saturday at the ENA Foundation Station.

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THIS PIN SAYS IT ALL For a $5 donation to the ENA Foundation, you can send a message on behalf of all emergency nurses with one of the new ENA “No Silence on Violence” pins. Get yours onsite in Indianapolis at the ENA Foundation Station.

Look for the wrap-up Conference Connection in your e-mail inbox on Thursday, Oct. 23

SPONSORED EVENTS Easing the Pain of HCAHPS! Friday, Oct. 10, 6:15 - 7:45 a.m. Location: JW Marriott, Grand Ballroom, Sections 3 & 4 • Review principles of HCAHPS • Discuss the role of the emergency nurse in improving scores • Highlight strategies to ease pain using Pain Ease • Breakfast will be served Pre-registration is required for this event; click here to register.

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Certification Recognition Breakfast: Shift Your Brilliance Saturday, Oct. 11, 7 - 9 a.m. Location: JW Marriott, Grand Ballroom, Sections 5-10 Please join us for breakfast as we celebrate and recognize BCEN®certified nurses. Keynote speaker Simon T. Bailey will entertain and delight as he invites you to reconnect, reinvigorate and re-emerge to make a brilliant difference in your healthcare organization. You will earn a non-CNE acknowledgement for 1.0 continuing education recognition points from ENA for attending the Certification Breakfast. The CERP can be applied toward your BCEN CE requirements for recertification. You must be a CEN®, CFRN®, CPEN® or CTRN® to attend. Pre-registration is required; click here to register. Limited capacity is available.