In 2022, more than 73,000 people died from synthetic opioid overdoses in the U.S., nearly all of these were caused by fentanyl;Yet, current standard hospital drug screens for patients do not include fentanyl. Tyler’s Law (H.R. 2004) would help ensure that patients...

The nursing shortage begins in nursing schools! Support more faculty and student slots!Demand for nurses is outpacing current enrollment in nursing schools.Retiring nurses and an aging population will further increase projected nursing shortages.Nursing schools around...

Emergency Nurses Are Under Attack! A Federal Criminal Law Is Needed To Deter Violence Against Hospital WorkersIn 2021, 77% of emergency department staff were exposed to workplace violence.In the Fall of 2022, 41% of hospital RNs reported increased violence over the previous...

Workplace Violence. An Aging Workforce. Overcrowding and Boarding. Anxiety, Depression and Burnout. A Lack of Investment in Education Programs. With many causes fueling it, the nursing shortage in the U.S. is very real and getting worse.For 61 years, critical funding has...

Overcrowding and boarding are a persistent and growing threat to the emergency department, contributing to many of the worst problems experienced by emergency nurses!Boarding patients in the ED for extended periods leads to increased mortality, preventable medical errors,...

MISSION ZERO is an innovative, effective, and cost-effective program supporting Trauma Centers around the country.Trauma remains a leading cause of death in America, particularly for young people;MISSION ZERO strengthens care on the battlefield and in your backyard...

Workplace violence in the emergency department remains a persistent threat to the lives, health, and well-being of emergency nurses. Without appropriate protocols and supportive policies, it’s also contributing to workforce retention problems driving the national nursing...