irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO MAINTAIN AND UPGRADE SKILL LEVEL OF MEMBERS (NURSING PROFESSION)
named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference
Includes General and Scientific Assemblies for policy review, continuing education, networking, and exhibition of emergency care products and services.
Disaster Management & Response (DMR)
Quarterly journal focusing on mass casualty incidents, disasters, and terrorism, supporting evidence-based practice for healthcare providers.
Emergency Nursing Core Curriculum
Educational program defining the body of knowledge required for current emergency nursing practice, with modules on essential topics.
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
16-hour standardized course offering pediatric emergency nursing knowledge and psychomotor skill experience, with verification valid for four years.
Journal of Emergency Nursing (JEN)
Peer-reviewed bimonthly publication included in membership, featuring clinical articles, case reviews, and professional updates in emergency nursing.
Leadership Conference
Program focused on building management and leadership skills among emergency care professionals through interdisciplinary principles.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Nationally standardized 16-20 hour course providing core trauma knowledge and psychomotor skills for emergency nurses, awarded Continuing Education Contact Hours (CECH).
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Facilitates community engagement and outreach eventsSupports forums and interactive events such as a community-wide forum on workplace violence and conference-based activities like poster scavenger hunts to engage members and promote learning.
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
- Funds scholarships and grants for emergency nursing education and researchAdministers multiple scholarship programs through the Emergency Nursing Association Foundation (ENAF), including the September 11 Scholarship and Empire State Undergraduate State Challenge Scholarship, awarding financial support to rescue workers and emergency nurses pursuing nursing degrees, as well as funding research and professional development initiatives.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Hosts annual and regional conferences for emergency nursesOrganizes the annual Setting the Pace conference and other large-scale gatherings, including a national convention, providing continuing education, networking, and professional development opportunities for hundreds of emergency nurses across multiple states and provinces.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Produces advocacy and educational media contentCreates and distributes documentary films and other media to promote awareness of emergency nursing issues, including the award-winning documentary 'In Case of Emergency' recognized at the United Nations Association Film Festival in 2021.
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Healthcare Professional Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Recognizes excellence in emergency nursingPresents annual awards to individuals for outstanding contributions to the field of emergency nursing, celebrated at the Annual Conference.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Provides emergency nursing education and training programsOffers a range of standardized courses including the Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), and Course in Advanced Trauma Nursing - II (CATN-II), delivered through in-person and virtual modalities to enhance clinical skills and evidence-based practice among emergency nurses.
- Supports emergency nursing professional development through publications and digital resourcesProvides members with access to the peer-reviewed Journal of Emergency Nursing, publishes the ENA Connection newsletter ten times per year, and distributes a monthly email newsletter (Newsbytes) covering professional, legislative, and organizational updates; also offers mobile app access for on-the-go learning.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$311K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$302K97%
Investment income$8K3%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$396K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$20K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$285K
Cash$285K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$285K
Liquid reserves8.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- CHRIS SORRENTINO — SECRETARY
- DAWNA SCHEICH — TREASURER
- EILEEN BRECKENRIDGE — PRESIDENT
- MICKEY FORNESS — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- TAMMY AIKEN — DIRECTOR AT LARGE
- VEPUKA KAURI — PRESIDENT ELECT
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing Partner — Partners with BCEN to endorse and support certification for emergency, flight, and transport nursing.
- ENA Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the ENA Foundation to administer scholarship programs, including the Empire State Undergraduate State Challenge Scholarship.
- Emergency Nurses Association Network — Member of the national Emergency Nurses Association network, delivering its Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).
- Emergency Nurses Association Network — Member of the national Emergency Nurses Association which developed the Trauma Nursing Core Course.
- Emergency Nurses Association Network — Member organization of the national Emergency Nurses Association network.
- Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Network — Member organization affiliated with the national Emergency Nurses Association.
- Emergency Nursing Association Foundation Network — Operates in conjunction with the ENAF to support research and education in emergency care.
- Holiday Inn Partner — Host venue for the NYSENA Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs, NY.
- Johnson & Johnson Company Partner — Hosted the first meeting of the ten regional directors on January 19, 1972 in Somerset, New Jersey.
- Rochester General Hospital Partner — Collaborated on hosting a community-wide forum on workplace violence.
- Upstate NY Poison Center Partner — Collaborates with or references materials from the Upstate NY Poison Center in conference programming.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Integrated Professional Excellence Modelmethodology: integrated-professional-excellenceBy integrating leadership development, research, education, and advocacy into emergency nursing practice, the organization improves patient outcomes and advances the profession, because multidimensional professional growth strengthens both individual capacity and systemic impact.
- Peer and Collaborative Learning to Advance Practicemethodology: peer_learning_workshopsBy facilitating peer-led workshops and interprofessional collaboration, the organization improves emergency care performance, because shared learning surfaces practical insights and fosters collective problem-solving that formal education alone cannot provide.
- Specialized Clinical Training Improves Emergency Caremethodology: evidence-based_clinical_educationBy delivering evidence-based, clinically focused education—especially in critical care and pediatric emergencies—the organization improves nurse competence and patient outcomes, because targeted skill development addresses high-risk, low-frequency events common in emergency settings.