
Largest gathering of APRNs in the Midwest - Education for APRNs planned by APRNs!
This intensive in-person two-day conference will review current and identify new evidence-based pharmacologic and clinical approaches to the management of common conditions in primary and acute care, with the goals of safe prescribing practice and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Conference Outcomes: By participating in the sessions offered at the conference most applicable to their professional learning needs, participants will be able to:
- Apply leadership and advocacy skills to improve collaborative partnerships at the local, state, and national level to ensure that APRNs can practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.
- ldentify opportunities to promote health and prevent disease for self, clients, and the community.
- lmplement strategies in the management of chronic, acute, and complex health conditions to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes for clients and their families.
- Apply the current research and evidence-based indicators for safe and effective prescriptive practice.
Click here for the 2025 WNA APRN Pharmacology Conference Schedule
Thursday, April 10 - Conference sessions 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Breakfast and lunch included; Raffle baskets on display/raffle tickets available for purchase
Research Poster Display hosted by the WNA NP Forum open Thursday only from 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Friday, April 11 - Conference sessions 8:30 am-4:45 pm
Breakfast and lunch included; Raffle tickets available for purchase until prize winners are announced
Exhibit Hall open Friday only from 7:30 am-12:45 pm
Monona Terrace offers 400-space, automated parking structure available 24/7 and is accessible via the eastbound lanes of John Nolen Drive and Wilson Street. See map here. *NOTE - The State of Wisconsin is starting up construction in the parking ramp connected to Monona Terrace. About 150 spaces will be roped off each day to accommodate the work going on. Please allow enough time to find alternate parking if the ramp is full.
Acceptable forms of payment for the automated ramp include Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express or cash (no coin). Monona Terrace Parking Rates: https://www.mononaterraceparking.com/
Short-term and all-day public parking is provided throughout downtown Madison in various structures and lots. On-street parking is also available for short-term parking in central Madison.
See real-time city lot parking availability complete with turn-by-turn instruction.
All handouts/resources submitted by presenters will be posted on a password-protected webpage 1 (one) week prior to the conference and will be available for 6 months following conference. Your registration confirmation email contains the password and a link to access the handouts.
This 2-day conference offers participants up to 13.25 contact hours, many of which are designated as ‘pharmacology’ content. The number of ‘Pharmacology’ contact hours available for a given session will be noted as ‘Rx =’ next to the session title whenever applicable. Estimates for pharmacology credit are based on information submitted by presenters; it is the responsibility of participants to determine whether the content provided meets the specific requirements of their certifying or licensing body.
2025 APRN Pharmacology Conference Schedule
Requirements for Successful Completion / CE Certificate: Participants must complete the online conference evaluation for the overall conference and each session attended by May 4, 2025 to receive the contact hours. You will need your Order ID# from the confirmation email sent when you registered (or on the back of your conference nametag) to begin the online evaluation.
There will be a $25 charge to have WNA re-open the online evaluation after May 4, 2025. This option for late completion will be available for 6 months following the conference. Go to www.wisconsinnurses.org/reopen-eval/ for more information.
Relevant Financial Relationships:
There are no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies for those involved with the ability to control the content of this activity except for the following presenters:
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Alison Coren, MD - Principal Investigator – research for Abbott and Neurocrine UK Ltd
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Jamie Thale Brogan, BA, MS, FNP-BC - Speaker/Advisory Board for Takeda, Eli Lilly & Co, Johnson & Johnson, AbbVie, Celltrion, Janssen and Pfizer
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Jodi L Strong, DNP, CDCES, BC-ADM, CPT - Speaker/Advisory Board for Boehringer Ingelheim and Lilly Alliance, Abbott Diabetes, and Novo Nordisk
The above relevant financial relationships were mitigated prior to the start of conference.
Approved Provider Statement:
Wisconsin Nurses Association is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION - CLOSED
Deadline to register - Friday, April 4, 2025
WNA Member discount - current WNA/ANA member ID number required
APRN Student discount - copy of current student ID card to upload to registration form
Not a member? CLICK HERE for more information on joining today at just $15/month to receive the discounted registration price!
Pay by credit card or request an invoice to submit registration. Payment must be received before conference begins.
A block of rooms for the conference is reserved at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Madison Downtown. This is a new property within easy walking distance to the Monona Terrace (just across the street from the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace).
Rooms available: Wednesday, April 9-Thursday, April 10
Rate: $165/night
Deadline to reserve: March 28 (Deadline Extended)
A credit card is required when making a reservation, but you will not be charged until you check out.
How to receive the discounted rate:
- Call the reservations line (608-740-6870) and ask for the ‘WNA APRN Pharmacology & Clinical Update’ room block.
- Use the booking link: https://group.embassysuites.com/ukijck
This Annual Conference attracts over 300 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses from across Wisconsin, making it an excellent venue for nurses to become aware of your programs, services, products, and employment opportunities. Register to exhibit, become a sponsor, and/or advertise in our Conference Program and contribute to the success of this annual event!
SPONSORING this program...
- Sponsor our keynote presenter for $2000 (one opportunity available) or become a 'Program Patron' for $1000.
- All Sponsors receive a complimentary exhibitor table on April 11 reserved in a prime location, name/logo recognition in the printed Conference Program* and on the conference webpage*, and recognition from the podium at the Thursday morning Welcome address.
* NOTE: we are unable to display logos from 'ineligible companies' - learn more here
EXHIBITING at this program…
- Cost to exhibit is $525 (for-profit companies) or $425 (not-for-profit companies).
- Exhibit space includes an 6-foot skirted table, 2 chairs, and wireless internet access. Continental breakfast and a separate exhibitor lunch will be provided. Participant meals and refreshments will be served adjacent to the exhibit area to ensure high visibility.
- Exhibits are scheduled from 7:30 AM-12:45 PM. Set up time is 6:45-7:30 AM on Friday morning only. Tables are available on a first-come first-served basis, except those reserved for our Sponsors.
- Cancellations received on or before April 3, 2025 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee.
- Deadline to register as an exhibitor: March 31, 2025
- Deadline to register as an exhibitor and be included in the Conference Program: March 20, 2025
ADVERTISING in the printed conference program distributed to all conference participants and presenters...
- See the attached document for ad size and rate information.
- Deadline to reserve ad space is March 20, 2025. Reserve early to secure the best ad location!
- Cancellations received on or before April 3, 2025 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after April 3.
REGISTER HERE to Sponsor/Exhibit/Advertise - NOW OPEN!
Research Poster Display
The Wisconsin Nurses Association's NP Forum invites their advanced practice (and APRN student) colleagues to apply to display a poster outlining a research or clinical project at the conference. Accepted posters will be on display at conference on Thursday, April 10th only from 8:00AM - 5:15 PM. Conference participants who review the posters/interact with the poster presenters may claim 0.75 contact hours of CE credit on the conference evaluation form.
Deadline to apply to display a poster is February 7, 2024
RESEARCH POSTER DISPLAY OPPORTUNITY
Largest gathering of APRNs in the Midwest – Education for APRNs planned by APRNs! This intensive in-person two-day conference will review current and identify new evidence-based pharmacologic and clinical approaches to the management of common conditions in primary and acute care, with the goals of safe prescribing practice and optimal therapeutic outcomes. Conference Outcomes: By […]
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