Jamla Rizek, DNPc, MBA, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NHDP-BC, NRP, of Maryland
Jamla Rizek is an internationally recognized leader who continuously advocates for enhanced global disaster preparedness. Her work significantly improves emergency care efficiency in resource-limited settings and shapes international response strategies benefiting vulnerable populations. With more than 15 years in nursing
Dawn Peta, BN, RN, ENC(C), of Canada
Dawn Peta’s advocacy and commitment to global collaboration reflect her deep passion for empowering nurses through policy, education and knowledge sharing. Her expertise in health policy has driven change both nationally and internationally. With a profound understanding of front-line nursing
Linda Laskowski Jones, MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CEN, NEA-BC, NREMT, FAWM, FAAN, of Delaware
Linda Laskowski Jones has made significant and enduring contributions to emergency nursing, particularly in the areas of leadership and system care delivery. As a member of ENA for more than 30 years, her work has advanced the development of trauma
Anna Mae Ericksen, RN (posthumous), of Washington
Anna Mae Ericksen’s enduring and substantial contributions to the emergency nursing specialty are in the areas of leadership and practice. Anna Mae began her career in the Army Nurse Corps in 1943. In 1947, she returned to Spokane, Washington, where she
2025 Academy of Emergency Nursing Inductees
The Academy of Emergency Nursing was established by the Emergency Nurses Association in September 2004 to honor emergency nurses who: Have made enduring, substantial contributions to emergency nursing Advance the profession of emergency nursing, including the health care system in which emergency
2025 Lantern Awards
ENA's Lantern Award recognizes emergency departments that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research. AdventHealth Altamonte Springs Hospital Emergency Department - Altamonte Springs, Florida AdventHealth Celebration Hospital Adult Emergency Department - Celebration,
Yale New Haven Pequot Health Center Emergency Department
Groton, Connecticut The engaged ED team at the 16-bed Yale New Haven Pequot Health Center rose to the challenge of reducing the patient door-to-room time by implementing a direct bedding process. Critical to providing efficient, timely care, the direct bedding process
Yale New Haven Health Lawrence + Memorial Hospital Emergency Department
New London, Connecticut The emergency department at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital initiated a buddy system to help with the transition after orientation for nurses while also helping to form friendships and connections with co-workers. Experienced nurses volunteered to participate in this
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital Emergency Department
New Haven, Connecticut Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital includes a 28-bed children’s emergency department with ACS Level I Pediatric Trauma accreditation. The team launched several multidisciplinary initiatives to enhance patient and family-centered care. Examples include implementing a daily behavioral health huddle;
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center Emergency Department
Marietta, Georgia Wellstar Kennestone’s 166-bed emergency department is the second largest by footprint in the United States. Despite its size, the team prides itself on commitment to safe patient-centered care. Following the pandemic, EMS wall times rose sharply: 28.2 percent of