In 1970, Deanna Earl, then manager of the Emergency Department at North Memorial Hospital, recognizing the need for and value of education and networking with nursing colleagues in emergency care, formed an organization known as the Twin Cities ER-OPD group.  Four years later, with Deanna’s leadership, the ER-OPD group became a local chapter of the national organization, Emergency Department Nursing Association.

Deanna served as the first President of the Minnesota Chapter and, at the national level, as a member of the Board of Directors.  She was committed to Emergency Nursing and believed in its significance as a nursing specialty.  This award was established in recognition of Deanna Earl’s contribution to emergency nursing and to the Twin Cities Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association.

1. The Deanna Earl Recognition Award shall be presented to a Greater Twin Cities Chapter member.
2. The application will be made by nomination from a Greater Twin Cities Chapter member.
3. The selection of the recipient will be made by the Board of Directors.
4. The Award, a tuition waiver, will be awarded at the National ENA Conference.  (This would be based on the availability of funds) for the cost of the early bird registration amount only.

Considerations:

The Award will be presented to an individual who has demonstrated the following qualities:

• An RN committed to Emergency Nursing
• A commitment to the growth and development of the Greater Twin Cities Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association.
• Professionalism
• Leadership

To nominate a Greater Twin Cities Chapter Member for the Deanna Earl Award, please watch for the ballot email. The call for nominees typically accompanies the GTC ENA ballot, which is sent to all GTC members each fall. Please use that form to explain how the nominated nurse has met the criteria listed above. Submit your nomination to the GTC ENA President before or during the GTC ENA fall elections.