WNA & Nursing News

Board of Nursing Provides Licensing Information, Application Materials and FAQs Related to COVID-19

on April 1, 2020

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) which provides services to the Board of Nursing has sent out information to support increasing…

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Governor Evers Issues Executive Order that Supports Increasing the Supply of Nurses in Response to COVID-19

on March 28, 2020

WNA’s Advocacy Efforts Pay Off! Governor Evers issued Executive Order #16 which suspends Administrative Rules of Health Care Providers and Professional Services Credentialing which…

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WNA Update on Supporting Wisconsin Nurses during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

on March 26, 2020

WNA continues to advocate for the nurses of Wisconsin. Here is a summary of activities that have taken place over the last few days. …

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Updates on WNA and WNA Affiliate Events

on March 25, 2020

The 2020 Healthy Nurses for Wisconsin Conference was scheduled for March 28th in Elkhart Lake. The event has been CANCELLED for 2020 and is…

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Joint Statement from Wisconsin Health Care Leaders

on March 24, 2020

Health care leaders from across Wisconsin, including the Wisconsin Nurses Association, have signed a joint letter urging the public to abide by the “Safer…

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WNA Board of Directors Approves Plan That Support Nurses and the public

on March 22, 2020

On Friday, March 20 the WNA Board of Directors approved a multidimensional plan for addressing Wisconsin’s COVID-19 public health emergency. The board has committed…

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WNA Update on Response to COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

on March 22, 2020

The Wisconsin Nurses Association is in a unique position to provide support through information sharing and active engagement in responding to the COVID-19 Public…

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Personal protective equipment supply

on March 18, 2020

Division of Public Health Information Update Dated March 17, 2020 Topic: Personal protective equipment supply The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has been notified of the…

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COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)

on March 11, 2020

We are aware of the current public health concerns and will keep a close eye on the situation. Any updates or changes to the…

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2020 WNA Nurses Day at the Capitol Achieved Demonstration of Nursing’s Value and Visibility

on March 6, 2020

The 1000-plus registered nurses and nursing students made their mark at the State Capitol on Wednesday March 4, 2020. Thirty-two of the 33 (94%)…

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