Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA)

The Ethiopian Nurses Association (ENA) was established in1952 and is legally recognized professional association that represents more than 68,961nurses in Ethiopia. It is the first professional association in Ethiopia. It striving to standardize, and promote quality-nursing services to the society through research, education, leadership and good governance. It was registered on the International Council of Nurses (ICN) in 1957. ENA is a not-for-profit, which exists to represent the profession of nursing in Ethiopia, to promote excellence in the nursing practice and protect the public as well as the rights of nurses.

Vision

The ENA envisions attaining excellence in leadership advocacy, quality service, and high-impact innovative, translational and influential professional association in Africa and beyond by the year 2030.

Mission

ENA strives to provide and promote quality-nursing services to society through quality service, research, advocacy, and leadership by standing for the rights of nurses. 

Focus areas of ENA

• Nursing Practice and Advocacy
• Standing for the right of nurses
• Evidence Based Practice
• Nursing Education
• Regulation and Capacity Building
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Accreditation
• Licensing
• Research