In addition, they wished to provide continuing education programs for emergency nurses as well as to provide a united voice for nurses involved in emergency care. By 1970, Ms. Dorr had formed the Emergency Room Nurses Organization on the East Coast and Ms. Kelleher had formed the Emergency Department Nurses Association on the West Coast. The first National Association meeting was held on New York in 1971. Originally aimed at teaching and networking, the organization has evolved into an authority, advocate, lobbyist, and voice for emergency nursing. The ENA recently reached over 21,000 members and continues to grow with members representing over 20 countries around the world.
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