Wisconsin Nurses Association

03/17/2026

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

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Kathlyn Albert Casey Andersen Darcey Bedward Sarah Bleier Jennifer Brandt Anna Bryant Leticia Bueno Kaila Carwin Mariam Case Kimberly Cornelius Teresa Cornwell Lauren Dahms Ginger Davies Jakayla Dills Erica Eick Erik Eisber...

03/16/2026

Stay current. Prescribe safely. Improve patient outcomes.
The 2026 APRN Pharmacology & Clinical Update returns April 16 at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Baraboo.

This intensive in-person conference provides the latest evidence-based pharmacologic and clinical strategies for managing common conditions in primary and acute care settings.
APRNs from across the Midwest gather each year for practical learning, expert insights, and professional connection—making this one of the region’s most trusted APRN education events.

• April 16, 2026 | 8:00 am
• Kalahari Resorts & Conventions, Baraboo, WI

Registration deadline: April 8, 2026
Register today:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-aprn-pharmacology-clinical-update

03/13/2026

Wisconsin nurses are leading important conversations, and you’re invited to be part of it.

The Wisconsin Nurses Association has launched three Mutual Interest Groups (MIGs) where nurses can connect, collaborate, and take action on issues shaping the future of healthcare:

• Nurses Against Human Trafficking
• Nurses Caring for Nurses (well-being and burnout prevention)
• Planetary Health (climate and environmental health)

These groups bring nurses together to share knowledge, support one another, and advance meaningful change across Wisconsin.

Learn more and volunteer here:

At the December 16, 2026, meeting of the WNA Board of Directors, there was approval for three applications related to the development of WNA Mutual Interest Groups (MIGs). A Mutual Interest Groups (MIG) are comprised of WNA members who have common interests and needs, who come together to support ed...

03/12/2026

Being an ANA/WNA member comes with benefits that go beyond the workplace.

Travel discounts are the number one requested member benefit, and ANA/WNA members have access to exclusive hotel savings through BookingCommunity. Members can save up to 70% on room rates at more than 800,000 hotels and resorts worldwide, with deals not available to the general public.

Planning a getaway, conference trip, or family vacation? Your membership can help you save.

Book member-exclusive travel rates here: https://www.memberdeals.com/nursingworld/?login=1&tab=h

03/11/2026

Continuing education that fits your schedule.

The 2025 Diabetes Care & Education Self-Study Series from the Wisconsin Nurses Association features six recorded sessions from WNA’s Diabetes Care & Education Conference, now available as on-demand education.

Topics include:
• Diabetes technology in rural communities
• Pharmacotherapeutic agents in development
• AI in nursing practice
• Supporting patients experiencing diabetes burnout and stigma
• Wellness and resilience
• Chronic kidney disease and diabetes

Participants can earn up to 6.25 contact hours, including pharmacology (Rx) credit.

Learn more and order the self-study series:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/diabetes-care-education-self-study-series-2025/

03/09/2026

Registration is open for the 2026 APRN Pharmacology & Clinical Update, celebrating the conference’s 40th anniversary.

April 16, 2026
8:00 am
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Baraboo, Wisconsin

This intensive in-person conference reviews current and emerging evidence-based pharmacologic and clinical approaches for managing common conditions in primary and acute care, with a focus on safe prescribing practices and optimal patient outcomes.

Join APRNs from across the Midwest for education planned by APRNs, for APRNs.

Registration deadline: April 8, 2026

Learn more and register:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-aprn-pharmacology-clinical-update

03/06/2026

What’s one thing nursing school did NOT prepare you for?

03/05/2026

Looking for flexible ways to earn CE credits?

WNA offers self-study education programs you can complete at your own pace, including:
• Diabetes Care & Education
• APRN Self-Study Modules
• Wisconsin Maternal Care Education

Learn more and explore current offerings:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/online/

03/04/2026

Your employer may carry malpractice coverage, but that policy is designed to protect the organization first.

Individual professional liability insurance can help protect your license, your career, and your future by providing independent legal representation and filling potential coverage gaps.

Visit the WNA Member Benefits page and open the “Professional Liability and Malpractice Insurance” tab to learn why many nurses choose to carry their own coverage.

Learn more:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/member-benefits/

03/02/2026

Emotional crises don’t pause for medical care.

Join WNA for a live webinar:
Trauma-Informed Care in Nursing Practice
March 4, 2026
1.0 CE (WNA members)

Free for members (registration required). $15 for non-members

Learn how to recognize trauma-related responses and apply practical interventions in acute settings.

Register here:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/trauma-informed-care-in-nursing-practice-interventions-for-emotional-crises-in-acute-medical-settings/

02/27/2026

It’s Friday, nurses.

Before you clock out, chart out, or head into a weekend shift, take 30 seconds to recognize this:
You made a difference this week.
In ways big and small.
In moments no one else saw.
In ways that mattered.

Wisconsin nurses are visible, valued, and vital. Every. Single. Day.

Drop a 💙 if you made it through the week.

02/26/2026

The RN renewal window closes at the end of February.

The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently reported intermittent phone line disruptions due to vendor connectivity issues. While calls appear to be functioning normally now, nurses who cannot reach the call center may submit a support ticket through LicensE.

Read the full update and support options here:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/rn-license-renewal-reminder-dsps-phone-line-updates-support-options/

If you have not yet renewed, we encourage you to take action before the deadline.

As the RN license renewal window closes at the end of February, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has shared an important update for license holders. Due to nationwide vendor connectivity issues, DSPS call center phone lines have intermittently experienced disruptio...