New Competency Frameworks are now available
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition that can have effects that reach far into the lives of the person/people with epilepsy (PWE). Since 1988, epilepsy specialist nurses have been involved […]
Prescribing Day 2023 Presentations
The presentations from the 2023 Prescribing Day are now available to be downloaded and viewed. Annual General Meeting – Download here Children’s Epilepsies Emergency Treatments by Neil Williamson RN Epilepsy, […]
OUR AIMS
EDUCATION There are a number of regional groups who meet regularly to discuss latest developments in epilepsy, provide networking opportunities, peer support and CPD. TRAINING & CPD EXPERTISE We are nurses and other health professionals […]
Best practice guidelines for training professional carers in the administration of Buccal (Oromucosal) Midazolam
Buccal midazolam is widely used to manage prolonged seizures. Administration should only be undertaken by people who have received both epilepsy awareness and buccal midazolam training. It is recommended that […]
Carer Competency Checklist
COMPETENCY CHECKLIST FOR THE SAFE ADMINISTRATION OF OROMUCOSAL (BUCCAL) MIDAZOLAM ESNA would like to introduce the oromucosal midazolam competency checklist. It is a helpful tool to guide reviewers and their […]
ESNA 30TH ANNIVERSARY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Congratulations to Yvonne Leavy on being awarded our first ever achievement award on the occasion of our 30th anniversary. The award represents her outstanding contribution to epilepsy specialist nursing during […]
Using ESNA resources wisely – A survey has been distributed to ESNA members via the weekly roundup.
A survey has been distributed to ESNA members via the weekly roundup. 2 questions were asked: should ESNA contribute to epilepsy projects in low income countries, and should any ESNA […]
Women and epilepsy – As part of the Epilepsy and Pregnancy Project, The International Bureau for Epilepsy has developed a website with relevant information for women planning pregnancy and healthcare professionals.
As part of the Epilepsy and Pregnancy Project, The International Bureau for Epilepsy ahs developed a website with relevant information for women planning pregnancy and healthcare professionals. The site has […]
Epilepsy Nurse Competencies 2022 -Members of ESNA have been working hard to review and update the Nurse Competencies for providing specialist care to Adults with Epilepsy, People with Learning Disability and Epilepsy and Children with Epilepsy.
Members of ESNA have been working hard to review and update the Nurse Competencies for providing specialist care to Adults with Epilepsy, People with Learning Disability and Epilepsy and Children […]