Wisconsin Nurses Association

02/06/2026

The WNA Board of Directors has approved three new Mutual Interest Groups:

Nurses Against Human Trafficking
Nurses Caring for Nurses
Planetary Health and Nursing

These member-driven groups provide opportunities to connect, share expertise, and volunteer in areas that matter to you.

Learn more about each Mutual Interest Group and how to get involved 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...

02/05/2026

What support do nurses need more of right now?

02/04/2026

One of the most requested ANA/WNA member benefits? Travel discounts. Through our partnership with BookingCommunity, ANA/WNA members get access to exclusive hotel rates, up to 70% off, at more than 800,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. These are special member-only deals you won’t find on public booking sites.

Whether you’re planning a getaway or traveling for work, your membership can help you save.

As a member, you can start planning and see the savings:
https://www.memberdeals.com/nursingworld/?login=1&tab=h

02/03/2026

Nurses Day at the Capitol is not just a conference. It is a hands-on advocacy experience.

Designed for nurses and nursing students, this one-day event offers insight into how nursing voices shape health policy in Wisconsin. Attendees will learn directly from nursing leaders, gain practical advocacy skills, and meet with legislators at the State Capitol.

If you want a deeper understanding of how the Wisconsin Nurses Association advocates for nurses and the profession, this day is for you.

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

02/02/2026

Caring for others is what nurses do, but caring for yourself matters too.

Nurses Caring for Nurses offers tools, guidance, and peer support to help nurses navigate stress, emotional well-being, work-life balance, and professional growth.

You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Explore resources designed with nurses in mind:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/nurses-caring-for-nurses/

If immediate support is needed:
988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
WisPAN (peer support for nurses): 414-376-7002

Welcome to Nurses Caring for Nurses, a dedicated space designed to support the unique challenges faced by nurses in their professional and personal lives. Here, you’ll find resources, tools, and guidance tailored to address critical issues like stress management, emotional resilience, interpersona...

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.