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SD ENA Quarterly Meeting
Please join us for the South Dakota ENA Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, May 7th at 6:00 PM Central Time.
Members are welcome to attend either in person or virtually via Teams.
In-Person Meeting Location
Avel eCare – Sequoia Room
4500 N Lewis Ave
Sioux Falls, SD
Please use the east side entrance of the building and look for the sign on the door. From North Lewis Ave, turn into the Avel eCare parking lot. Drive around the north side of the building. Enter through the EAST side door, there will be a sign on the door. The doors are locked, but there will be someone there to let you in.
Food will be provided for those attending in person.
Virtual Option
The meeting will also be available online via Teams using the link provided in your email. If you didn't receive an email, please reach out to me at [email protected].
We would also like to extend a special welcome to our newest members joining us from the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). We are excited to have you as part of ENA and look forward to connecting and working together to support emergency nursing across South Dakota.
We hope to see you there!
Members are welcome to attend either in person or virtually via Teams.
In-Person Meeting Location
Avel eCare – Sequoia Room
4500 N Lewis Ave
Sioux Falls, SD
Please use the east side entrance of the building and look for the sign on the door. From North Lewis Ave, turn into the Avel eCare parking lot. Drive around the north side of the building. Enter through the EAST side door, there will be a sign on the door. The doors are locked, but there will be someone there to let you in.
Food will be provided for those attending in person.
Virtual Option
The meeting will also be available online via Teams using the link provided in your email. If you didn't receive an email, please reach out to me at [email protected].
We would also like to extend a special welcome to our newest members joining us from the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN). We are excited to have you as part of ENA and look forward to connecting and working together to support emergency nursing across South Dakota.
We hope to see you there!
Welcome IAFN members to SD ENA!
We are excited to welcome our new members from the International Association of Forensic Nurses (IAFN) to the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)!
As part of this transition, ENA has created a dedicated webpage specifically for forensic nurses. This resource page includes important information about your ENA membership, what this transition means for you, and answers to common questions.
On the webpage, you will find:
We are excited to have forensic nurses as part of the ENA community and look forward to supporting you in your professional journey!
https://www.ena.org/membership/forensic-nurses
As part of this transition, ENA has created a dedicated webpage specifically for forensic nurses. This resource page includes important information about your ENA membership, what this transition means for you, and answers to common questions.
On the webpage, you will find:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Education and Resource information
- Contact emails for additional support and questions
We are excited to have forensic nurses as part of the ENA community and look forward to supporting you in your professional journey!
https://www.ena.org/membership/forensic-nurses
National Day on the Hill
Thank you to Kara Fonken, Karla Nygren and Milissa Podoll for representing SD ENA at Day on the Hill 2026.
Bills advocated for in 2026
Addressing Boarding and Crowding in the Emergency Department (ABC-ED) Act H.R. 2936/S. 1974
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act H.R. 3593/S.1874
Save Healthcare Workers Act H.R 3178/S. 1600
Bills advocated for in 2026
Addressing Boarding and Crowding in the Emergency Department (ABC-ED) Act H.R. 2936/S. 1974
Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act H.R. 3593/S.1874
Save Healthcare Workers Act H.R 3178/S. 1600
2026 SD ENA Board of Directors
Congratulations to our 2026 officers!
President - Kara Fonken
Secretary - Brooke Laycock
Treasurer - Alicia Kunz
Director at Large - Karla Nygren
President - Kara Fonken
Secretary - Brooke Laycock
Treasurer - Alicia Kunz
Director at Large - Karla Nygren
2026 Quarterly MeetingsAll meetings held at 1700 CST unless otherwise specified.
Teams option will be available. February 17 May 7 August 6 Annual Meeting - November 17 in person 2025 TNCC and ENPC upcoming courses.TNCC
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2026 SD ENA OfficersPresident : Kara Fonken
Treasurer: Alicia Kunz Secretary: Brooke Laycock 2026 Director at Large
Karla Nygren
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Join the Challenge!The EN Strong Challenge is the ENA Foundation’s largest fundraising campaign of the year for supporting scholarships, continuing education and research.
A donation to the ENA Foundation through the EN Strong Challenge is an investment in the advancement of patient care. Your gift will support scholarships and grants that are the fuel for emergency nurses to further their education and improve their practice, which ultimately benefits us all. |
2026 Dates to RememberFebruary
2: Deadline for ENA Foundation Conference Scholarships for domestic and global applicants Feb 9-March 9: 2026 ENA Global Exchange to Germany 25: Deadline to submit Lantern Award applications March TBD Applications/nominations open for ENA Connection's 20 under 40 program 24: ENA Virtual Town Hall - 1pm Central time April 1: Applications open for ENA Foundation Academic Scholarships 6: EN Week 5K registration opens TBD: Deadline for ENA Connection 20 under 40 program applications 28-30: Day on the Hill 30: Deadline for ENA Foundation Academic Scholarship applications May TBD: Emergency Nursing 2026 registration opens 6-12: National Nurses Week - National Nurses Day is May 6th June 1: Deadline to submit Bylaw amendments and Resolutions for consideration at the 2026 General Assembly 16: ENA Virtual Town Hall - 1pm Central time July TBD: ENA Foundation Global Exchange Scholarship application closes 29: GA Handbook posted for delegates August TBD: ENA 2026 Call for Volunteers opens TBD: EN26 housing deadline 31: ENA Foundation Research and Implementation Grants application period opens September 1: 2026 Delegate Competency available on the ENA website TBD: 2026 ENA Election voting begins 27-28: General Assembly 2026 in Phoenix 27: ENA Live Town Hall 28-10/1: EN26 in Phoenix October 1: ENA Election results announced 2: ENA Foundation Research and Implementation Grant program closes 11-17: Emergency Nurses Week - Emergency Nurses Day is October 14 November TBD: Leadership Conference 2027 registration opens TBD: 2027 ENA Lantern Award applications available on the ENA website TBD: Launch of ENA Foundation Giving Season December TBD: Council Achievement Awards applications open TBD: ENA Foundation Global Exchange scholarships open 15: ENA Virtual Town Hall - 1pm Central time SD ENA Meeting MinutesMeeting minutes are loaded on our website. Access all meeting minutes and reports under the "minutes/reports/bylaws" tab at the top. You will need to register with the SD ENA website to access this secure area.
2026 SD ENA Committee ChairpersonsThe following individuals serve as your 2026 SD ENA Committee Chairpersons. In the coming weeks we will be updating our "Committees" page with contact information if you'd like to help on any committee. Any amount of time serving on a committee is appreciated.
Pediatrics: Karen Kaskie Trauma: Karen Kaskie Media: Kara Fonken Government Affairs: Sandra Schindler Injury Prevention: Kara Fonken Membership: Karla Nygren |
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