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Workplace Violence Against Nurses Update
The Workplace Violence Against Nurses passes the Assembly Committee. Assembly Bill 175 passed the Assembly Committee on Criminal Justice and Safety on Thursday. This legislation was introduced to enhance the penalties for people who commit violence against nurses, making battery to a nurse a felony instead of a misdemeanor. The committee discussed two amendments to the […]
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Nurses Testify in Support of Workplace Violence Legislation
Nurses representing WNA, employee health and nurse leaders testified last Tuesday and Wednesday in support of the Workplace Violence against Nurses legislation. In response to the increase in workplace violence against nurses, Senator Dale Kooyenga and State Representative Gae Magnafici have authored SB 163 and AB 175. These bills call for the Class H Felony […]
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ACTION ALERT – Workplace Violence
ACTION ALERT! Legislative Hearings this Tuesday and Wednesday on Workplace Violence Against Nurses Legislation The Senate Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety will be holding a Public Hearing, tomorrow Tuesday, September 17, 2019, on SB 163, which standardizes criminal penalty for battery to a nurse regardless of the work setting. The Committee Hearing will take […]
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Free Webinar – Lipid Management in 2019: Putting Evidence-Based Guidelines into Practice
You are invited! Thursday, September 19, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm. The Wisconsin Nurses Association and the WI Heart Health Community of Practice invite you to a FREE webinar presentation on the “Clinical Practice Guidelines for Management of Blood Cholesterol”. The guidelines were introduced in November 2018 by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association. […]
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Workplace Violence Legislation Update Webinar
Please join on TUESDAY, September 10th, 7:00-8:00 pm Legislation regarding Workplace Violence Against Nurses has been introduced in the state legislature. Senate Bill 163 has been assigned to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety and Assembly Bill 175 has been assigned to the Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety. This webinar will provide an overview of how […]
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Ready to Run?
Do you want to be more involved with WNA? Do you want to help protect, promote and advance professional nursing in Wisconsin? Run for an elected leadership position today! Position Openings: WNA Board of Directors: President Treasurer Director at Large – APRN Representative Director-at-Large WNA Councils and Committees Tri-Council (3 positions) Public Policy (3 positions) Workforce […]
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APRN Modernization Act Webinar
RSVP today for the APRN Modernization Act Update webinar Tuesday, July 30th, 5 pm – 6 pm Legislation has been introduced in the state legislature. Senate Bill 249 and Assembly Bill 267 has been assigned to the Senate and Assembly Health Committees. This webinar will provide an overview of how to read the bill discuss the content in the bill that […]
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WNA APRN Roundtable Meeting
Saturday, September 28, 2019 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center 1100 Imperial Avenue Rothschild, WI 54474 Please join your colleagues for the next meeting of the APRN Roundtable. Agenda topics include: Updates on the APRN Modernization Act and other APRN-related legislation Medical Staff Bylaw Issues/Recommendations Issues and solutions to Preceptorship/Preceptors […]
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APRN Modernization Act Webinar
APRN Modernization Act Legislation Introduced! WNA will be hosting a web conference on the APRN Modernization Act. Join us Tuesday, July 30, from 5:00-6:00 pm The purpose of the web conference is to: 1. Review how to read the legislation. 2. Identify the sections of the bill that contain the APRN Practice Act. 3. Review […]
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Sublease Space Available in Madison
Do you know of anyone in the Madison area looking for office space? Wisconsin Nurses Association is subleasing a space in our office building (right next door to us). The office space is 657 sq. feet. The rent is $600/mo., which includes use of conference room, break room, and free parking. Contact info@wisconsinnurses.org for more information. This […]
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