Vermont Emergency Nurses Association

03/06/2026

02/06/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s advocacy days in Montpelier hosted by the Vermont Coalition of Nurse and Nurse Practitioners: Vermont Nurse Practitioners AssociationANA-Vermont Vermont Emergency Nurses Association

From planning, to doing, and sharing… everyone’s efforts, collaboration, and contributions made this year’s event meaningful, powerful, and productive.

It was a great two days where 130 nurses showed up for education sessions, legislative priorities review, keynote speaker: Healing Politics, a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti, coffee hour with local legislators meeting with attendees, recognition on the House floor, a meeting with the lieutenant governor, and testifying for the House committee on Health Care.

There was so much engagement around learning and advocating to be at the table for successful and sustainable health care reform for ourselves, our colleagues, our patients, and our communities.

Well done! Looking forward to where we go next together in this year’s session.

02/04/2026

What a great opportunity to come together with 130 nurses and nurse practitioners to educate, support, and advocate.

We were able to meet with the Lt. Governor, the House Health Committee, many local legislators during out coffee hour, and even recognized on the house floor by Representative McFaun.

Phenomenal job by all of the participants, your voice is needed and it was heard!

01/25/2026

Vermont ENA stands with ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) 🕊️

We are saddened by these events and the loss of a colleague. It is such an important time to condemn acts of violence and continue to engage and advocate for the change that we want and need to see in our communities.

“The ENA community mourns Alex Pretti and extends its condolences to his loved ones and his nursing family.

Nurses play a vital role in their communities not only within the hospital, but anywhere someone needs help. We always try to do what’s right for others, using our clinical expertise to care for patients and relying on personal beliefs to show up for people, even beyond the stretcherside.

As details continue to emerge about recent events in Minnesota, ENA condemns any type of violence because emergency nurses see its damage firsthand – treating the injured, supporting devasted families and carrying the emotional toll long after the moment has passed.”

– ENA President Dustin Bass

01/14/2026

Vermont EDs: how many of you require TNCC for all staff and does your facility pay for the class and for your time?
How about ENPC?

Thanks in advance!

01/13/2026

Meet your 2026 ENA Vermont State Council!

President: Roz King, MSN, RN, CNL

Roz King, MSN, RN, serves as the Chief of Research for Emergency Medicine at the University of Vermont’s Larner College of Medicine and the Director of Research in Emergency Medicine (REM). In these roles she leads a dynamic research enterprise, managing over $13 million in active funding and overseeing a team of Research Coordinators and Project Managers. She supports a diverse portfolio of IRB-approved research and quality improvement initiatives aimed at strengthening emergency care and promoting heath equity.

Roz also directs the Emergency Medicine Research Associate Program (EMRAP), a structured program that provides undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with hands-on experience in clinical research. Under her leadership, EMRAP has become an integral part of the department’s research and education efforts and an important component of academic programs such as the Master of Medical Science and EMS minor at the University of Vermont.

Her research interests include expanding low-barrier models of care, supporting the initiation of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) across the care continuum, addressing healthcare disparities, and investigating workplace violence in emergency settings. Roz works to inform and improve emergency medicine practice through evidence-based research, interdisciplinary education, and a commitment to equitable, patient-centered care.

01/05/2026

🏛️ 2026 Advocacy Day and Annual Conference at the Vermont State House

ANA - Vermont, ENA, and VNPA are co-sponsoring the 2026 Advocacy Day and Annual Conference! All are invited to come together in Montpelier for Nurse and Nurse Practitioner Legislative Day, taking place February 2–3, 2026, at the Vermont State House and Capitol Plaza.

This two-day event is an opportunity to:
• Learn about current legislation impacting nursing practice
• Hear from multiple speakers on healthcare policy and advocacy
• Engage directly with Vermont legislators
• Strengthen the collective voice of nurses across the state

Event Highlights
📅 Monday, February 2 starts at 1145am
Multiple Speakers and Legislative Education (Lunch Included)

📅 Tuesday, February 3
Starts at the Capitol Hotel for a brief time and then on to breakfast at the Capitol with Legislators

All interested in Healthcare Reform are invited and encouraged to attend! Use QR code in photo for more information and to register and/or 🔗 in ENA bio.

12/12/2025

Join us at the Stowe Emergency Medicine Conference, where we’ll dive into pressing and practical issues faced daily in the emergency department. Expect engaging and occasionally provocative lectures that highlight both the triumphs and challenges within emergency medicine. We’ll explore how change and advancement intersect—and how they don’t always go hand in hand. By the end of the conference, you’ll be equipped to differentiate between meaningful advancements and mere changes in the field, all while enjoying a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere where learning is both enriching and enjoyable.

Presentations, conversations, workshops, networking, and more!

The Early Bird Rate is valid until December 15, 2025. Registration 🔗: https://www.stoweem.com

10/10/2025

Happy Emergency Nurses Week! Recognize your value and acknowledge the impact you make during every shift. Your contributions are appreciated and recognized.

09/02/2025

Vermont ENA members serving as a Nurse Pediatric Emergency Care Coordinator in your hospital or Free-Standing EDs who are attending the EN25 conference in New Orleans.....Please join us for a PECC Special Interest Group meeting on Sept. 18th a 1pm in Convention Center Rm. 335. All are welcome!

Join colleagues to connect, share experiences, and exchange strategies to strengthen the PECC role in supporting Pediatric Readiness. This session offers a collaborative space to discuss challenges, highlight successes, and explore resources to support pediatric care in emergency settings.

Look for the pink I'm a PECC, Are You? ribbon with all the ribbons at registration and lets see if we can get all 250 of them on badges!!