The Experience Hall will be home to dynamic education, live demonstrations and intense competitions.
The hub of Emergency Nursing 2024, the Experience Hall, is where attendees will find hands-on learning, emergency care insights, the latest technology from vendors and even a shoulder rub. It will be open from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sept. 5 and from 9 a.m.-noon on Sept. 6.
“The Experience Hall offers so much for our attendees. It’s a dynamic space with live presentations and discussions, skills stations, meet and greets, and a wide variety of exhibitors,” said ENA Meetings Manager Krystal Clayton. “It’s also a one-stop spot to learn about ENA from many of our headquarters staff and purchase your ENA merchandise.”
ENA Meetings Manager Krystal Clayton
Here are some of the areas of the Experience Hall attendees should check out.
Sharpen Your Skills: Hands-on Learning Experience
Learn and practice clinical skills at the Sharpen Your Skills: Hands-on Learning Experience stations led by educators and faculty. They will cover a variety of skills appropriate for ED nurses at all levels, ranging from novices to APRNs. Needle decompression and intubation are some of the new stations to this year’s Sharpen Your Skills area.
DisastER
Listen to talks about topics relating to emergency care outside the ED at DisastER. Check the Emergency Nursing 2024 schedule for the 30-minute sessions focusing on critical care transport, flight nursing, trauma management, burnout and compassion fatigue, environmental injuries, infant and neonatal resuscitation, and more.
ED Talks Stage
The ED Talks Stage will feature a mix of educational experiences and talks on new product innovations, updated services and current trends in emergency nursing.
Zen Den
The Experience Hall is always abuzz with excitement and activities. But attendees can find a little peace and quiet in the Zen Den. It will have chair massage stations for a chance to relax and recharge. After treating themselves to a quiet moment, attendees can take advantage of the professional headshots, capturing themselves looking their best. Watch for information on how to sign up for these free services.
ePosters
Emergency Nursing 2024 attendees will come across a variety of activities as they walk through the expansive Experience Hall.
Want to stay abreast of the latest studies in emergency nursing and talk with the researchers? During the ePoster sessions, authors will give short presentations on their work, sharing ideas for promoting practice change and improved patient care. Prior to the conference, an abstract book and presenter schedule will be added to the ENA Events app, which makes it easy for attendees to preview the research projects and choose the ones they want to hear about in person.
ENA Experience
Stop by the ENA Experience for all things ENA. Participate in the diversity, equity and inclusion engagement activity. Learn about membership options and benefits. Shop in the new streamlined ENA Marketplace for limited edition merchandise. Attendees will also find more information about ENA University, the ENA Foundation, and Engage, Powered by ENA.
Vendors
About 200 exhibitors will share the latest information about their products and services, such as software and technology, pharmaceuticals, staffing, medical devices and supplies, apparel and uniforms, and education. Attendees can find the locations of specific vendor booths on the Experience Hall floorplan here.
SIM Wars
The always popular SIM Wars tournament is back. Cheer on colleagues and peers as they put their skills to the test in high-octane simulated scenarios. The champions win the SIM Wars title belt, trophy and bragging rights. All SIM Wars team spots are filled. Please email conference.education@ena.org to add your team to the waitlist.