Wisconsin Nurses Association

01/30/2026

Candle Walk for Peace – Updated Details
Join us Sunday, February 1, for a peaceful Candle Walk in support of nurses, healthcare workers, Veterans, and VA hospital staff.

🕯️ Meet: 5:00 pm
🕯️ Walk begins: 5:15 pm (sunset)
🕯️ Location: State Street side of the Wisconsin State Capitol, at the Forward Statue
🕯️ Candles: Battery-operated only (no open flame)

WNA Executive Director Gina Dennick Champion will share brief remarks. This is a quiet, non-political walk focused on peace, dignity, and community support.

Can’t attend? Light a candle where you are and share your act of kindness using .

01/30/2026

Join us for 2026 Nurses Day at the Capitol

This annual one-day conference brings together more than 800 nursing students and Registered Nurses from across Wisconsin for education, advocacy, and connection.

Nurses Day at the Capitol is an opportunity to learn, engage with nursing leaders, and stand alongside colleagues who care deeply about the future of nursing in Wisconsin.

Registration deadline: Monday, February 2, 2026

Learn more and register:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-nurses-day-at-the-capitol

01/29/2026

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association.

Please join WNA in welcoming the newest members to the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Denise Annunziata Jennifer Backes Nichol Cahill Jessica Dagoglou N. Dixon Ildiko Domanico Maggie Farrell Matthew Ferris Brittney Gabel Trevor Gartner Julia Hopkins Carolyn Jacobson April Kauffman Marietta Kern Mary....

01/28/2026

Final Days to Bid in the NFW Silent Auction

The Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin online silent auction closes this Saturday at 12:00 AM.

This is your last chance to bid on unique items while supporting nursing education scholarships and research that advance care across Wisconsin.

Every bid helps shape the future of nursing.

Browse and bid before it closes:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nurses-foundation-of-wisconsin-2026-silent-auction

01/27/2026

Celebrate 40 years with us at the 2026 WNA APRN Conference.

Connect with more than 300 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses from across Wisconsin by exhibiting, sponsoring, or advertising in the Conference Program.

Exhibit Hall Open: Friday, April 17, 2026

More information and registration:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-aprn-pharmacology-clinical-update

01/26/2026

Put your passion into action. WNA Mutual Interest Groups (MIG) bring nurses together around shared interests and critical issues that impact our profession and communities.

Current opportunities include:
• Nurses Against Human Trafficking
• Nurses Caring for Nurses
• Planetary Health

If you are interested in volunteering your time and expertise, we invite you to complete our Interest to Serve form:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WisconsinNursesAssociation/InterestToServingOnWNACouncilCommitteeTaskForceMutualInterestGroupMIGOrWINPAC

01/25/2026

The Wisconsin Nurses Association extends its deepest sympathy to the family, colleagues, and friends of Alex Pretti, and to the broader nursing community who are mourning this tragic loss. We honor his service and commitment to caring for others, including the military veterans he served at the Minneapolis VA.

WNA stands with nurses and healthcare professionals across the country in advocating for safety in all communities, transparency from our leaders, and accountability for violence.

01/23/2026

Calling all Wisconsin nurses.

Nurses Day at the Capitol takes place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in Madison. This event provides nurses with the opportunity to engage directly with lawmakers and advocate for issues that impact nursing practice, patient care, and the healthcare system in Wisconsin.

Learn more and register:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-nurses-day-at-the-capitol

01/22/2026

Bid in Our Silent Auction and Support Wisconsin Nurses

The Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin supports the future of nursing through scholarships, education, and research.

Our online silent auction is open now. Bid on unique and exciting items while helping fund nursing education scholarships and vital research and quality improvement projects.

Every bid makes a difference.

The auction closes January 31 at 12:30 PM.

Browse and bid today:

Bid in the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin 2026 Silent Auction to help advance nursing education and research across our state. Your participation directly supports scholarships for nursing students and funding for evidence‑based projects that strengthen patient care.Every item you bid on moves a n...

01/21/2026

Wisconsin registered nurses
License renewal is underway.
The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has shared a helpful FAQ to guide nurses through the renewal process, including:
• Logging into LicensE
• Resetting your password
• Completing the required survey
• Updating personal information

We are sharing this resource to help answer common questions and reduce stress during renewal season.

Review the FAQ here:https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Renewal-FAQ.pdf

01/20/2026

Looking to strengthen your expertise in diabetes care?

The 2025 Diabetes Care & Education Self-Study Series provides on-demand, evidence-based education for nurses and healthcare professionals focused on current best practices in diabetes prevention, management, and education.

Learn on your schedule and earn continuing education credit.
Learn more and register:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/diabetes-care-education-self-study-series-2025/

01/19/2026

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we reflect on Dr. King’s call for justice, equity, and service.

Nurses carry this work forward by advocating for fair access to health care, addressing health disparities, and caring for individuals and communities with dignity and respect.