Wisconsin Nurses Association

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the Wisconsin Nurses Association!

Today we give thanks for every nurse across Wisconsin—for your compassion, resilience, and the extraordinary care you provide each and every day.

Today, we give thanks for every nurse across Wisconsin—for your compassion, resilience, and the extraordinary care you provide each and every day. Your dedication does not go unnoticed.

To our members: thank you for your continued support, leadership, and commitment to advancing our profession.

Wishing you all a safe and restorative holiday.

11/26/2025

This isn’t just a virtual tour — it’s a fundraiser.
When you register for the NFW Virtual Tour, your donation directly supports Wisconsin nurses through scholarships, educational grants, and programs that strengthen our nursing workforce.

Register today and make a difference:

LIVE Virtual Tour Wednesday, December 3, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:00pm Zoom Platform Register HERE The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee (UWM) Center for Nursing History is a unique institution dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of nursing. Established in 1973, it stands as one of...

11/25/2025

Meet WNA Member: Jess Modjewski!
Jess is a nurse-educator and bedside RN dedicated to expanding nursing education in rural Wisconsin and supporting the next generation of nurses.

Learn ALL about Jess!

What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? My mom pushed me in the right direction, but there were so many moments I experienced as a CNA that demonstrated to me that nursing was my true calling in life. How long have you been a member of the Wisconsin Nurses Association? Four years What […]

11/24/2025

The American Nurses Association (ANA) has raised significant concerns about proposed federal loan policy changes that exclude nursing from being classified as a “professional degree” program.

This shift would drastically reduce nurses’ access to federal loan eligibility—threatening efforts to strengthen the U.S. nursing workforce at a time of historic shortages. Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), especially in rural and underserved areas, are essential to maintaining access to high-quality care.

Nursing must be recognized as the essential profession it is.

WNA joins ANA in urging the Department of Education to revise this definition and protect access to graduate nursing education.
Please take a moment to add your voice:

Add your name to the petition for nursing to be included in the definition of 'professional degree' programs.

11/21/2025

Registration is officially open for the 2026 Wisconsin Nurses Association Annual Meeting. Members are invited to participate in key discussions, hear organizational updates, and help shape the future of nursing in Wisconsin.
Details and registration: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-wna-annual-meeting

11/20/2025

WNA is again inviting nurses to learn more about the new Climate and Environmental Health Nursing Forum.

The Forum will convene nurses who want to support the call-to-action pledge and work collectively on climate and environmental health issues. Planned areas of focus include education, collaboration with aligned organizations, advocacy, capacity building, sharing the nursing perspective, and advancing environmental justice principles.

The introductory meeting is scheduled for December 1.

Learn more or express interest in joining:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WisconsinNursesAssociation/InterestToServingOnClimateAndEnvironmentalHealthNursingForum

11/19/2025

The Wisconsin Nurses Association is saddened to learn of the passing of Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN.

Dr. Scott was a longtime WNA member and a transformative leader as dean of the UW–Madison School of Nursing. Her impact on nursing education, leadership, and equity will continue to shape our profession for years to come.

We invite our members and colleagues to read the full remembrance:

Dean Emerit Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN FNAP, FAAN, who served as the eighth dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing and was a nationally recognized leader in nursing education, research, and policy, passed away on November 17, 2025. She was 69.

11/18/2025

The American Nurses Association (ANA) has released a statement regarding proposed federal changes that may affect loan eligibility for graduate nursing education. WNA is sharing this update so Wisconsin nurses can stay informed about potential impacts on advanced practice and leadership pathways.

Read the full summary on our blog:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/ana-releases-statement-on-proposed-federal-loan-policy-changes-impacting-graduate-nursing-education/

11/18/2025

Explore Nursing History Live!
Join us for a live virtual tour of the UWM Center for Nursing History on Wednesday, December 3, from 6:00–7:00 pm.

Emeritus Professor Laurie Glass, RN, PhD, will guide participants through a collection of rare books, artifacts, uniforms, caps, and tools that trace the evolution of nursing practice and education.

This session offers an opportunity to connect with the legacy of our profession and support the future of nursing through the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin.

Learn more and register:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/nfw-virtual-tour/

11/17/2025

Case-Based Approach to Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Free for WNA members, $15 for non-members
Registration remains open until the webinar begins.

This virtual session follows a patient case that leads to a new diagnosis of ischemic cardiomyopathy with reduced ejection fraction. The presentation will cover symptom recognition, outpatient diagnostics, red flags for referral, and initiation of guideline-directed medical therapy.

You must register to receive the link to join.
Learn more and register: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/heart-failure-with-reduced-ejection-fraction/

11/14/2025

WNA is at the Healthy Climate Wisconsin Conference today and tomorrow.

We’re sharing information with nurse attendees about WNA’s new Climate & Environmental Health Nursing Forum, created to elevate nursing leadership in climate resilience, community health, and environmental justice.

An introductory virtual meeting is scheduled for December 1st.
If you’re interested in learning more or joining the forum, please visit:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/WisconsinNursesAssociation/InterestToServingOnClimateAndEnvironmentalHealthNursingForum

11/13/2025

WNA Time-Sensitive Update: Please Join Us Today
As part of ANA and WNA’s Nurses Day of Action, we are honored to host Senator Tammy Baldwin for a special Zoom session today, Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 11:00–11:30 am.

Senator Baldwin will discuss her Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act (S.1232) and will receive WNA’s Nursing Advocate Award in recognition of her ongoing support for Wisconsin’s nurses.

This is an important opportunity to hear directly from our Senate author and to show collective support for safer workplaces for every nurse.

To receive Zoom access details, please contact:
Bri Clayton– bri@wisconsinnurses.org
We hope you can join us!