About Us
The Dallas County ENA is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization which provides education, leadership, advocacy and collaborative professional practice for emergency nurses in Texas.
Our Mission
Our mission is to advocate for patient safety and excellence in emergency nursing practice. Our vision is to be the global emergency nursing resource and advocate for Safe Practice and Safe Care. Our values, derived from the vision of our co-founders Judith Kelleher and Anita Dorr, guide our priorities.
Our Membership
Whether you are just starting out, or a seasoned clinician, ENA supports emergency nurses in building a strong practice.
As a worldwide leader in emergency nursing ENA is a partner you can turn to for advanced, relevant information regarding safe practice and safe care in an emergency setting. ENA members enjoy a strong sense of community as they work together to use their time, knowledge, and experience to advocate for patient safety an excellence in emergency nursing.
DCENA offers:
- Continuing education various emergency nursing certifications
- Yearly CE’s
- Leadership opportunities
- Community networking
- Access to online journals
- Up to date news and current information on emergency issues
- Various opportunities to be involved locally, at the state level, and nationally
Join The Emergency Nurses Association today! Visit the ENA website.
2025 Board Members

Amy Tucker
DNP, RN, TCRN, CCRN
President

Jennifer Hoffman
MBA, MSN, RN, CEN, NEA-BC
Treasurer

Brian Vilayvanh
MSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, AMB-BC, NE-BC, NHDP-BC, LP/NRP
President-elect

Jim Sullivan
MSN, RN, CEN
Secretary

Christine Russe
MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, FAEN
Immediate Past President
2025 Committee Chairs

Christine Russe
MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN, FAEN
Government Affairs

Amy Tucker
DNP, RN, TCRN, CCRN
Bylaws

Cindy Allison
MSN, RN, CEN
Membership

Jim Sullivan
MSN, RN, CEN
Pediatric, Trauma

Vickey Thompson
MSN, MBA, RN, CEN
Injury Prevention

Vacant
Nursing Practice

Bre Ward
MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN
Fundraising, Media Relations

Tim Moehlman
MSN, CEN, CPEN, CFRN, TCRN, CCRN, Licensed Paramedic