40th Anniversary Conference!! 
Largest gathering of APRNs in the Midwest - Education for APRNs planned by APRNs!
This intensive in-person two-day conference will review current and identify new evidence-based pharmacologic and clinical approaches to the management of common conditions in primary and acute care, with the goals of safe prescribing practice and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Conference Outcomes: By participating in the sessions offered at the conference most applicable to their professional learning needs, participants will be able to:
- Apply leadership and advocacy skills to improve collaborative partnerships at the local, state, and national level to ensure that APRNs can practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.
- ldentify opportunities to promote health and prevent disease for self, clients, and the community.
- lmplement strategies in the management of chronic, acute, and complex health conditions to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes for clients and their families.
- Apply the current research and evidence-based indicators for safe and effective prescriptive practice.
Thank you to our Conference Sponsors:

Kalahari Resorts and Conventions (website)
1305 Kalahari Drive, Baraboo, WI 53965 (directions)
A block of standard rooms are available for Wednesday, April 15, 2026 & Thursday, April 16, 2026 at the rate of $139.00/night at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions.
A block of standard rooms are available for Friday, April 17, 2026 at the rate of $189.00/night at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions.
A block of standard rooms are available for Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the rate of $209.00/night at the Kalahari Resorts and Conventions.
You will be required to provide a credit card upon making the reservation, but you will not be charged until you check out.
Deadline to reserve at this rate: Extended to Monday, APRIL 6, 2026
**After this date, the Kalahari cannot guarantee room availability or the discounted group rate. Please make your reservation as soon as possible, as WNA will not be able to assist with reservations after the deadline!
To receive any of the discounted room rates, click the booking link, https://book.passkey.com/e/51126425
All handouts/resources submitted by presenters will be posted on a password-protected webpage 1 (one) week prior to the conference and will be available for 6 months following conference. Your registration confirmation email contains the password and a link to access the handouts.
Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Saturday, April 18, 2026
Click here for the 2026 WNA APRN Pharmacology Conference Schedule
Research Poster Display
The Wisconsin Nurses Association's NP Forum invites their advanced practice (and APRN student) colleagues to apply to display a poster outlining a research or clinical project at the conference. Accepted posters will be on display at conference on Friday, April 17th only from 8:00AM - 5:15 PM. Conference participants who review the posters/interact with the poster presenters may claim 0.75 contact hours of CE credit on the conference evaluation form.
2026 WNA APRN CONFERENCE ACCEPTED POSTERS
1. Comparison of APRN adverse findings based on state's criminal background check policy
Alverno College, UW Milwaukee School of Nursing
Kristen R. Swanson, DNP, RN, CPNP-PC & Jennifer J. Doering, PhD, RN, FAAN
2. Decreasing Vaccine Administration Errors in the Primary Care Population
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Jordyne R. Greunke RN, BSN, DNP-FNP Student
3. Pressure Injuries Education for Informal Caregivers
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Choua Chang, BSN, RN
4. Improving Patient and Family Satisfaction Through Family-Centered Rounding and a Structured Communication Tool for Parent
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Cody Royston, RN, BSN, CPN, DNP-FNP Student & Dr. Bonnie Nickasch, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
5. Enhancing PMHNP Training with AI-Simulated Patient Interactions
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Ciana Rose, BSN, RN; Dr. Bonnie Nickasch, DNP, APNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC; & Dr. Alyssa Forslin, DNP,
APNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
6. College Mental Health Screening: A Quality Improvement Project
Bellin College
Krista Cornelius, MSN, FNP-C, APNP
7. Implementing resident council in assisted living facility: An evidence-based project for improving the care of older adult
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Rongjuan Zhang, RN, BSN, DNP-FNP Student
8. Energy Drink Consumption Among Adolescents
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Jamie Bahrs, DNP-FNP Student
9. Pregnancy Intention Screening for Women of Reproductive Age with Substance Use Disorders
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Cassie Fissell, BSN, RN, DNP-PMHNP Student
10. Primary Care Coordination via Telehealth for Emergency Department Frequent Utilizers
University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh
Angela Delwiche, BSN-RN (DNP-FNP student)
This 2-day conference offers participants up to 17.5 contact hours, many of which are designated as ‘pharmacology’ content. The number of ‘Pharmacology’ contact hours available for a given session will be noted as ‘Rx =’ next to the session title whenever applicable. Estimates for pharmacology credit are based on information submitted by presenters; it is the responsibility of participants to determine whether the content provided meets the specific requirements of their certifying or licensing body.
Requirements for Successful Completion / CE Certificate: Participants must complete the online conference evaluation for the overall conference and each session attended by May 4, 2026 to receive the contact hours. You will need your Order ID# from the confirmation email sent when you registered (or on the back of your conference nametag) to begin the online evaluation. The evaluation will be open on Saturday, April 18 at noon!
There will be a $25 charge to have WNA re-open the online evaluation after May 4, 2026. This option for late completion will be available for 6 months following the conference. Click Here for the re-open evaluation form.
Relevant Financial Relationships:
Those with the ability to control the content for this activity (i.e. as a planner or presenter) have no relevant financial relationships with commercial companies.
Approved Provider Statement:
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.

Dinner Education: The multi-system effects of Hypophosphatasia – low alkaline phosphatase
Double Cut Steakhouse at 5:30pm on Thursday, April 16th
Seats up to 25 people
RSVP to Rebekah.jonjak@alexion.com
608-469-5613
This Annual Conference attracts over 300 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses from across Wisconsin, making it an excellent venue for nurses to become aware of your programs, services, products, and employment opportunities. Register to exhibit, become a sponsor, and/or advertise in our Conference Program and contribute to the success of this annual event!
SPONSORING this program...
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Sponsor the conference ($1,500) and receive a complimentary exhibitor table on April 17 reserved in a prime location, name/logo recognition in the printed Conference Program* and on the conference webpage*, and recognition from the podium at the Thursday morning Welcome address.
* NOTE: we are unable to display logos from 'ineligible companies' - learn more here -
Deadline to register as a SPONSOR is March 31st, but register by March 24th to be included in the Conference Program.
EXHIBITING at this program…
- Cost to exhibit is $550 (for-profit companies) or $425 (not-for-profit companies).
- Exhibit space includes an skirted table, 2 chairs, and wireless internet access. Continental breakfast and a separate exhibitor lunch will be provided. Participant meals and refreshments will be served adjacent to the exhibit area to ensure high visibility.
- Exhibits are scheduled from 7:30 AM-12:45 PM on FRIDAY, April 17th. Set up time is 6:45-7:30 AM on Friday morning only. Tables are available on a first-come first-served basis, except those reserved for our Sponsors.
- Cancellations received after March 31, 2026 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after April 3
- Deadline to register as an EXHIBITOR is March 31st, but register by March 24th to be included in the Conference Program.
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 March 24th, but reserve early to secure the best ad location!
REGISTER HERE to Sponsor/Exhibit/Advertise - Click Here
ONLINE REGISTRATION - Click Here to Register
Deadline to register -April 8, 2026
APRN Conference Schedule - Updated 2.6.26
WNA Member discount - current WNA/ANA member ID number required
APRN Student discount - copy of current student ID card to upload to registration form
Not a member? CLICK HERE for more information on joining today at just $15/month to receive the discounted registration price!
Pay by credit card or request an invoice to submit registration. Payment must be received before conference begins.

40th Anniversary Conference!! Largest gathering of APRNs in the Midwest – Education for APRNs planned by APRNs! This intensive in-person two-day conference will review current and identify new evidence-based pharmacologic and clinical approaches to the management of common conditions in primary and acute care, with the goals of safe prescribing practice and optimal therapeutic outcomes. […]
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