Wisconsin Nurses Association

04/01/2026

What’s one skill you’ve learned as a nurse that has nothing to do with clinical care?

03/31/2026

The countdown is on. In just over two weeks, APRNs from across the Midwest will gather for the 2026 APRN Pharmacology & Clinical Update. A 40-year legacy conference designed by APRNs for APRNs.

Expect practical, evidence-based insights on pharmacology, clinical care, and safe prescribing to support better patient outcomes.

April 16 – 18 at the Kalahari Resorts & Conventions
Learn more and register here:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-aprn-pharmacology-clinical-update

03/27/2026

How many times have you eaten standing up this week?

Nurses are experts at caring for everyone else…but nutrition is often the first thing to fall apart on a busy shift. The reality? Many nurses don’t get enough fruits, vegetables, or balanced meals during the workday.

If you’re tired of grabbing whatever’s fastest, this is worth a look.
Practical tips, quick meal ideas, and real strategies that actually work in a nurse’s schedule:
https://www.healthynursehealthynation.org/our-focus/nutrition/

03/26/2026

Our members are what make WNA strong.
Get to know Tracy Zvenyach, PhD, MS, RN, in this month’s Meet a Member feature.
Read her story: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/meet-a-member-tracy-zvenyach-phd-ms-rn/

03/25/2026

Looking for flexible CE on diabetes care?

WNA’s Diabetes Care & Education Self-Study Series gives you on-demand access to 6 sessions you can complete on your schedule.

• Choose the topics most relevant to your practice
• Earn CE and pharmacology (Rx) credit per module
• Access available through December 31, 2026
• Immediate access after purchase with everything in one place

$60 for the full series.

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

03/19/2026

NURSES IN THE NEWS: Compassion leaves a lasting impact.

After receiving exceptional care, a patient made a $1 million anonymous donation to help pay off nurses’ student loans, an incredible gesture of gratitude and recognition.

Moments like this highlight what we already know: nurses make a difference that extends far beyond the bedside.

Watch the story:

A patient at Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania was so satisfied with the nurses’ care they received that they offered an anonymous $1 million donation to help relieve the nurses’ student loan debts.

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