The main purposes of the Association are:
• to define standards of excellence for emergency nursing practice;
• to advocate the philosophy of emergency nursing through the code of professional ethics for nurses;
• to work towards the improvement of emergency care in collaboration with other organisations;
• to serve as a knowledge resource for emergency nursing practice through research and education;
• to monitor and participate in discussions and activities related to issues affecting emergency nursing practice;
• to provide a networking structure, identifying and addressing professional emergency nursing issues;
• to encourage emergency nurses to work together in a professional manner and share knowledge, information and education;
• to promote the common interests of the association’s members;
• to serve as the patient’s advocate through public education and other mechanisms; and
• to promote injury prevention, health and wellness activities.