Legislator Visits SCHEDULE - Senators AND Assembly Representatives who have scheduled visits with our participants
FIND YOUR MEETING(S) BY: Name of your Legislator (alphabetical by first name) - Time of Meeting - Room at Capitol
VIRTUAL VISITS
Sen. LaTonya Johnson - 2:00 -ZOOM LINK (but meet up in Monona Terrace)
Rep. Robyn Vining - 1:30 - ZOOM LINK
NEWLY ADDED IN-PERSON VISITS
Rep. Daniel Riemer - 1:00 - 107 North
Reps. Hintz, Thiesfeldt, Schraa + Sen. Feyen - 2:30 - 330 South West
Rep. Mike Kuglitsch - 1:00 - 129 West
Rep. Dora Drake - 1:00 - 19 North
WNA’s 2022 Nurses Day at the Capitol will inform participants of the national and state health policy issues that impact nursing practice, education, and health care delivery. Each participant will be prepared to meet with their legislators to discuss these issues. Student nurses as well as experienced RNs and APRNs are encouraged to attend!
Keynote Address:
The Future of Nursing: Leadership, Advocacy and Activism in Action
Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN - President of the American Nurses Association
While fighting a global pandemic, nurses are providing expert, compassionate care, leading by example, shaping health care policy and advocating for resources. As the American Nurses Association (ANA) President Dr. Ernest Grant will explore how ANA has adapted its professional and legislative advocacy efforts and initiatives to improve nursing policy, practice and patient outcomes in these challenging and momentous times. (Dr. Grant joining remotely.)
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Monona Terrace - Directions and Parking
Printable Workshop Flyer - updated 2/18
COVID-19 Information: WNA requires ALL attendees to have available for staff review prior to entering the conference space: 1) documentation of COVID-19 vaccination along with your state ID, or 2) a negative PCR test result within 72 hours. Pursuant to the current Dane County Health Department Emergency Order, we will require masks to be worn by all attendees when inside the Monona Terrace.
The registration fee to attend this event is:
Non Member = $50.00
WNA Member = $35.00
Student Nurse = $25.00
Continental Breakfast will be provided. Lunch is on your own.
For group registrations of 10 or more, please contact megan@wisconsinnurses.org for a group registration form.
Deadline to Register:
REGISTER TODAY! Deadline to register is February 24
THANK YOU SPONSORS - their support helps make this program possible!
GOLD Level:
SILVER Level:
AGENDA for March 2, 2022
Click Here for a printable workshop Flyer/Agenda - updated 2/18
7:30–8:15 | Registration / Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibits |
8:15–8:30 | Welcome and Overview of the Day Elizabeth Markham, PhD, RN - President, Wisconsin Nurses Association |
8:30–9:20 | Keynote Address Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FAAN - President, American Nurses Association |
9:20–10:05 | Panel Discussion: Legislators from the Assembly Health Committees Representatives Rachael Cabral-Guevara and Sara J. Rodriguez Moderated by: Tracy Zvenyach - WNA Public Policy Council |
10:05-10:50 | Break / Visit Exhibits |
10:50–11:35 | Panel Discussion: Legislators from the Senate Senators Patrick Testin and Lena Taylor Moderated by: Member of WNA Public Policy Council |
11:00–11:45 | Break / Visit Exhibits |
11:45–12:30 | How to Communicate with Your Legislators Bob Welch - The Welch Group WNA Lobbyist and WNA Public Policy Council Members |
Afternoon | LUNCH on your own Meeting with your Legislators - Wisconsin Legislative Pocket Directory |
3.5 contact hours are available to those who attend all sessions and complete the online evaluation by March 9, 2022.
LINK to Evaluation
Participants who visit their legislator(s) in the afternoon will be asked to complete a separate 'Report' which will be turned in at the debriefing station at the Capitol or Monona Terrace.
Wisconsin Nurses Association is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Montana Nurses Association, an accredited approver with distinction by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Any handouts or resources will be posted for participants to access/print closer to the conference.
Wisconsin Legislative Pocket Directory - 2021-2022 Session listing of legislators, committees, office locations in the Capitol
WNA Legislative and Regulatory Agenda
SPONSORING this program...
- Sponsor at the Bronze ($500), Silver ($1,000) or Gold ($1,500) level
- Silver and Gold level Sponsors receive a complimentary exhibitor table on March 2 reserved in a prime location!
- All Sponsors receive name/logo* recognition in the printed Conference Program and on the conference webpage, and recognition from the podium at the Welcome address.
* Note to 'Ineligible Companies': (formerly called 'commercial interest organizations') Although we will be able to identify your company as a Sponsor by name, we are not allowed to display your company logo according to the Standards for Integrity and Independence adopted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Ineligible Companies providing sponsorship are also required to complete a Commercial Support Agreement - WNA will contact your representative with more information.
COVID-19 Information for Exhibitors: WNA requires ALL attendees to have available for staff review prior to entering the conference space: 1) documentation of COVID-19 vaccination along with your state ID, or 2) a negative PCR test within 72 hours. Pursuant to the current Dane County Health Department Emergency Order, we will require masks to be worn by all attendees when inside the Monona Terrace.
- The cost to exhibit at Nurses Day is $325.00.
- Exhibit space includes an 8-foot skirted table and chair. Exhibitors are invited to partake of the continental breakfast.
- To insure high visibility and participant access to exhibits, the continental breakfast and break will be served adjacent to the exhibit area.
- Exhibits are scheduled from 7:30-11:15 AM. Set up time is 7:00-7:30 AM. An email will be sent approximately one-two weeks before the conference confirming setup time and location of exhibits.
- Cancellations received on or before February 24, 2022 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after February 24.
Consider becoming a SPONSOR of this program at the $1,000 - $1,500 level and receive a complimentary exhibit table reserved in a prime location!
COVID-19 Information for Exhibitors: WNA requires ALL attendees to have available for staff review prior to entering the conference space: 1) documentation of COVID-19 vaccination along with your state ID, or 2) a negative PCR test within 72 hours. Pursuant to the current Dane County Health Department Emergency Order, we will require masks to be worn by all attendees when inside the Monona Terrace.
ADVERTISING in the printed conference program distributed to all conference participants and presenters...
- See the attached document for ad size and rate information.
- Deadline to reserve ad space is Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Reserve early to secure the best ad location!
- Cancellations received on or before February 21, 2022 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee.
* Note to 'Ineligible Companies': (formerly called 'commercial interest organizations') Although we will be able to identify your company as a Sponsor by name, we are not allowed to display your company logo according to the Standards for Integrity and Independence adopted by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Ineligible Companies providing sponsorship are also required to complete a Commercial Support Agreement - WNA will contact your representative with more information.
Legislator Visits SCHEDULE – Senators AND Assembly Representatives who have scheduled visits with our participants FIND YOUR MEETING(S) BY: Name of your Legislator (alphabetical by first name) – Time of Meeting – Room at Capitol VIRTUAL VISITS Sen. LaTonya Johnson – 2:00 -ZOOM LINK (but meet up in Monona Terrace) Rep. Robyn Vining – 1:30 – […]
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