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For all 88,000 registered nurses in Wisconsin, there is one registered lobbyist representing RNs, and that’s WNA.

 


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WNA's social network will keep you plugged into the latest in nursing. Get answers to your questions on nursing in Wisconsin, as well as advice from those who understand.

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Our Mission

To be the voice and principal advocate for the nursing profession grounded in our core values.

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  • Welcome New WNA Members

    Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association! Adam Arbogash Juanita Barr Sierra Blose Maureen Brewster Elizabeth Cannestra Kelsey Cao Brian Chieves Shannon Clemens Haley Conner Larissa Cooper Sarah Devine Grace Egan Kate Elliott Stephanie Everson Mackenzie Falk Elyce Fischer Kari Foote Debra Geier Jolie Gelhaus Elizabeth Giesen Lynette Gorniak Charolette […]

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  • WNA Testifies today in Support of Designating seats on the Board of Nursing

    The Assembly Health, Aging and Long-Term Care Committee recently held a hearing on AB 294, a bill that would reserve two of the five RN seats on the Wisconsin Board of Nursing for a Nurse Educator and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN). The Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) strongly supports the inclusion of these roles, […]

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  • Honoring Dr. Barbara Nichols’ Legacy as She Retires from WCN

    The Wisconsin Center for Nursing (WCN) has announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Barbara Nichols, DNSc (hon), MS, RN, FAAN, effective June 30, 2025. Dr. Nichols has served as Executive Director since 2016, following her initial role as Diversity Coordinator, and has led the organization through nearly a decade of impactful and visionary leadership. Dr. […]

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  • APRNs Applaud Legislators’ Passage of the APRN Modernization Act

    Yesterday, both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature unanimously passed the APRN Modernization Act (Assembly Bill 257 and Senate Bill 258). The members of the Wisconsin Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, Wisconsin Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Wisconsin Nurses Association, extend their sincere thanks to all […]

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Join WNA and ANA for just $15.75/month!

Joining the Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) and American Nurses Association (ANA) is the best thing you can do for your career - and adds value to nursing as a whole. By uniting with the best nurses in the U.S., you'll access development opportunties that you won't find anywhere else and show pride in your profession

 

We represent the interest of all nurses in the state of Wisconsin. We are proud of the work we have done advocating for Wisconsin Nurses since 1909.

90,000+

WI Nurses

272,250

Nurses completed WNA Continuing Education

1,016

Member Volunteers

245

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Joint membership in WNA and ANA is now only $15.75/month or $189/year. Joining WNA and ANA is a smart choice to achieve quality patient care, advance your career, and elevate our profession.