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REGULATION AND ACCOUNTABILITY 

Wisconsin Registered Nurses are licensed by the Board of Nursing through the Department of Regulation and Licensing.  The Secretary of the Department of Regulation and Licensing is a cabinet position appointed by the Governor.

The Department of Regulation and Licensing Home Page

Information regarding the Board of Nursing can be found on two sections of the Department of Regulation and Licensing website: 

  • The Health Professions section contains the listing of all the health profession boards, including those licenses and/or certifications for the following nurses:  Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers; Licensed Practical Nurses; Nurse Midwife; and Registered Nurses. 
  • "All Boards" which has the Board of Nursing: http://online.drl.wi.gov/boards/BoardMembers.aspx?aid=44

Practice Issue Clarification.  WNA members who have questions or are in need of clarification can contact the WNA office.