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Wisconsin Nurses Shocked and Disappointed with Governor Evers Veto of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Bill
Press Release for distribution. A PDF of this press release can be found here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 18, 2022 Contact: Gina Dennik-Champion, WNA Executive Director gina@wisconsinnurses.org| Wisconsin Nurses Shocked and Disappointed with Governor Evers Veto of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Bill Joint Statement by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (WI Affiliate), Wisconsin Association […]
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APRN Modernization Act SB 394 – Governor to VETO
WNA wants you to know that the Governor will be vetoing the APRN Modernization Act, SB 394 today. This is very disappointing. We cannot thank you enough for all of your tireless advocacy and support. Letter from Governor Evers in regards to veto.
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Future Nursing Leader Award NOMINATIONS OPEN
The Wisconsin Nurses Association is proud to announce the Future Nursing Leader Award. The award will recognize outstanding students who embody the ethics and values of nursing and exemplary leadership qualities. We are currently seeking nominees for the Spring 2022 semester. Deadline is April 20, 2022 There will be one nominee from per School of Nursing, […]
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Nominate a Nurse for WISCONSIN NURSE OF THE YEAR
It’s time to nominate a nurse you know for WISCONSIN NURSE OF THE YEAR in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinal. Nominations are due April 2nd. Click here to learn more and nominate a nurse!
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Sample Letters Asking the Governor to Support SB394 the APRN Modernization Act
WNA is requesting all members to please contact Governor Evers to ask that he sign SB 394, the APRN Modernization Act. Please click here for sample letters to personalize and send to the Governor using the link provided on each individualized tab. WNA thanks you in advance for your advocacy. SB 394 will support patient […]
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APRN Bill: Victory in the Assembly! Only Two More Steps Left
On February 17, 2022, the Assembly unanimously passed the Senate version of the APRN Modernization Act, SB 394. There were two new amendments added. The bill passed on a voice vote. The language in the bill needs to be identical and therefore needs to go back to the Senate to concur on the two amendments. […]
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WNA Reminder Regarding RN Licenses
Today, February 28, 2022, is the last day to renew your RN License. If you have not already done so, don’t forget to renew your RN license. We have heard from the Department of Safety and Professional Services that there may be delays in fully processing your renewal. If this is the case, as long […]
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Mary Barker APRN Scholarship Seeking Applicants
The WNA Nurse Practitioner Forum and the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin are seeking applicants for the Mary Barker APRN Scholarship. Up to four scholarships are awarded annually (at a maximum of $2,000). This opportunity is available to WNA members only. The successful candidate is pursuing a graduate degree with preparation as an Advance Practice Registered […]
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Action Alert!! Call your Assembly Representative requesting support of SB 394 TODAY
Thank you all who contacted your Senator to support SB 394 the APRN Modernization Act. We need you to call your state Assembly Representative and request that he/she support SB 394. Find who your Assembly Representative is by clicking here and entering your address under “Who are my Legistlators” Rationale: SB 394 reflects the conditions and […]
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2022 Newly Elected Board of Directors
CONGRATULATIONS! President: Elizabeth Markham, PhD, RN Adjunct Faculty – Graduate School, Aspen University Treasurer: Patrick McNally, MSN, MA, RN, NE-BC, CSSGB, CPS Executive Director of Emergency Services – Froedtert Health APRN Representative: Christine Bakke, DNP, MSN – Nursing Admin, APNP, FNP-BC, CNN-NP Nephrology Nurse Practitioner – Traveler – Marshfield Clinic Health System Director-at-Large: Jennifer Lindner, […]
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