Each year, WNA’s membership, in collaboration with WNA’s Professional Policy Committee, develops Position Statements for member consideration at the Annual Meeting. A Position Statement addresses an issue significant to nursing on the state or national level and establishes policies or positions supportive of the purposes of WNA.
Current WNA Position Statements
2023
Action on Supporting Diversity & Inclusion in Nursing
2021
Position Statement on Immunizations for Nurses and Other Health Care Workers
2019
Mentoring of New Graduates of Nursing
Organizational Affiliate Benefits
WNA’s Role in the Opioid Epidemic
2017
Water Quality and Availability
Mandatory Continuing Education for Nurses as a Condition of License Renewal
Enhancing WNA Programmatic Work Related to the 2017-2020 Strategic Plan
2014
Interprofessional Education leading to Team Based Care
2013
The Nurse’s Role and Capacity in Addressing Obesity in Wisconsin
WNA’s Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values, and Goals in 2014-2015
2012
Explore and Promote Fitness Among the Nursing Workforce
Examination of WNA’s Governance Structure
2011
Increasing Awareness of Advanced Care Planning
Coal Burning and Health Effects
America’s Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic
2010
Elimination of Hostility, Abuse and Bullying in the Workforce
Exploration of WNA Transition from a District to Region Model Membership
Addressing Health Literacy Through Patient Literacy
Mentoring Programs for Novice Nurses
Validating and Valuing Nursing’s Contributions to Quality Care Via Data Collection and Reporting
2009
Exploration of and Promotion of the Role of the RN in Family Care
Assuring an Active Provider Role for Advanced Practice Nurses in Medical Homes
Celebration of Wisconsin Nurses Association 100th Anniversary
- 2008 WNA References – Members present at the 2008 WNA Annual Meeting adopted the following references:
Reference 1 – Human Trafficking
Reference 2 – Assuring the Currency and Relevance of Official WNA Position Statements
Reference 3 – Global Climate Change and Human Health (Background Information)
Reference 4 – Educational Advancement for Registered Nurses
Reference 5 – Requirements for Demonstrating Continued Competence for Registered Nurses
Reference 6 – Safe Nurse Staffing