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Welcome New Members
Please join us in welcoming the following new members to the Wisconsin Nurses Association. These members have joined in the last week. Derek Grady Alexandria Hardy Alyson Lippman April Lyon Erin McMurrich Jessica Nuutinen Meghan Reinhardt Jasmine Rybicki Lori Schuerman
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Welcome New Members
Please join us in welcoming the following new members to the Wisconsin Nurses Association. These members joined June 1st through June 12th. Michelle Anderson Shawna Andolsek Donna Bielicki Erika Broman Kelly Buchholtz Samantha Diver Brittney Gabel Jennifer Giebel Melissa Hendrickson Jo Ann Kiemen Jennifer Klug Jamie Larsen Nygil Matthews Nicole Muhlenbeck Jill Nyland Rachel Rejniak […]
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Nurses Month Proclamations
As we close out on celebrating Nurses Month (though obviously, EVERY month is nurses month in our eyes), we would like to thank the following communities for acknowledging Nurses Month and that Nurses make a difference with their proclamations. Milwaukee County Madison Kenosha Appleton Waukesha (video) Oak Creek Stevens Point (proclamation) (video) Whitewater
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WNA Lobbyists Meet with Governor Evers Policy Staff
On Wednesday May 25, WNA contract lobbyists from the Welch Group and Gina Dennik-Champion, WNA Executive Director were invited by Governor Evers lead policy staff to meet and discuss the veto decision related to the APRN Modernization Act. WNA was provided the opportunity to share our members disappointment and impact of the Governor’s veto on […]
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How do I get involved in WNA?
Are you looking to add leadership skills to your resume, or would you like to give back to your nursing community? Below we have ways that YOU can volunteer with the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Run for the WNA Board of Directors Volunteer for the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin * Volunteer for one of our councils […]
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2022 Nurse Discounts
As we continue to celebrate Nurses Month, we thought we would let you know about some discounts you can receive as a nurse! These range from shoes to clothing to electronics and beyond! Are there any discounts you know of that we should add? adidas Adidas provides a 30% online discount for nurses, first responders […]
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WNA Update on May 12, 2022 Press Conference on APRN Legislation
APRN speakers at the WNA press conference with Senator Patrick Testin told their stories about the impact of Governor Evers veto of the APRN Modernization Act. Gina Dennik-Champion MSN, RN, MSHA, Executive Director of Wisconsin Nurses Association provided introductory remarks including the acknowledgment of the resignation of the Wisconsin State Board of Nursing Chair, Dr. […]
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WNA Press Conference Regarding Governor Veto of APRN Modernization Act
WNA to hold press conference on Thursday May 12, 2022 regarding Governor veto of SB 394 The APRN Modernization Act The Wisconsin Nurses Association will be holding a press conference on Thursday May 12, 2022 at the State Capitol. The purpose of the press conference is to respond to the Governor’s veto of SB 394, […]
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Nurses and Journaling
What is journaling? The web MD definition of Journaling is “Journaling is the act of keeping a record of your personal thoughts, feelings, insights, and more. It can be written, drawn, or typed. It can be on paper or on your computer. It’s a simple, low-cost way of improving your mental health. “ Why should […]
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Self-Care Is Mandated by the ANA Code of Ethics
The fifth provision of the American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics states that the moral respect that nurses extend to all human beings “extends to oneself as well: the same duties that we owe to others we owe to ourselves.” Reflect and assess the following areas of your life. Physical Are you up to date […]
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