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Workplace Violence Bill Draft is Gaining Legislative Co-Sponsors
Thanks to all of you who contacted your legislators asking that they sign on as a co-sponsor to the Workplace Violence against Nurses legislative bill draft. We are pleased to announce that we have a total of 30 legislators who have signed on as co-sponsors, If your legislator is listed below could you please send […]
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WNA Norma Lang Excellence in Nursing Research Award
Diane R. Lauver, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN was awarded the WNA Norma Lang Excellence in Nursing Research Award on Saturday, March 23 during the 2019 WNA Healthy Nurse Conference in Wisconsin Dells. She was recognized for her support of WNA’s efforts to improving the cardiovascular health of nurses in Wisconsin. She has presented at WNA’s […]
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2019 Nurse of the Year
To celebrate “National Nurses Week”, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel will share the stories of Wisconsin nurses who have demonstrated outstanding compassion and devotion to their patients. These nurses will be honored in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Sunday, May 5th, 2019. Submit a nomination letter that describes how your nurse: – Exceeds patient expectations – […]
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WNA representatives meet with WI State Board of Nursing.
Members representing WNA met with the Board of Nursing on March 14, 2019 to present the following: Inclusion of Content in the Board of Nursing Quarterly Newsletter Gina Dennik-Champion, WNA Executive Director requested that the Board of Nursing quarterly newsletter include information or reports of Wisconsin’s Nurse Workforce. The Board of Nursing supported the request […]
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Workplace Violence against Nurses Legislation Alert!
Contact your legislator today and ask that they sign-on as a co-sponsor to LRB 2300/P1 and LRB-2384/1 We have achieved the first step in moving toward passage of Workplace Violence against Nurses legislation. A legislative draft that creates a criminal penalty for battery to a nurse has been developed. Five legislators have come forward to […]
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Join WNA’s Legislative Update Call
There is a lot of legislative activity taking place at the State Capitol that WNA wants you to know about! Please join WNA’s Contract Lobbyist, Forbes McIntosh and WNA Executive Director, Gina Dennik-Champion who will present the latest information and how you can get involved in advancing WNA’s legislative priorities. The registration fee for WNA […]
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Registration Extended through 2/19/2019
What’s Nurses Day at the Capitol? Nurses Day at the Capitol is designed to help nurses in Wisconsin appreciate the importance of their role in influencing health policy and affecting change in their practice. The intent is for nurses to take the information learned at Nurses Day and use it to advocate for better nursing practice […]
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In Remembrance of Carlie Beaudin
WNA wants to express our sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and patients on the tragic death of Carlie Beaudin, RN, ACPCNP, APNP. We would like to recognize Carlie’s contributions to the nursing profession and to excellent and compassionate care provided to her patients. WNA will formally recognize Carlie’s life with the Nightingale Tribute […]
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Nominations for the 2019 NP Forum Board of Directors is Now Open!
The WNA Nurse Practitioner Forum Board of Directors is now accepting nominations for the 2019 NP Forum Elections. The Board of the NP Forum consists of Nurse Practitioners with the exception of the WNA Board of Director elected APRN Representative who may be any APRN role. Nominations for open positions will be accepted January 15 […]
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