We had over 1100 people attend in 2025!
WNA’s 2026 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. Participants will identify their legislators when they register for the program - then WNA will arrange individual or group meetings with legislators. Student nurses as well as experienced RNs and APRNs are encouraged to attend!
ATTIRE: Business casual – you will be meeting with legislators.
REGISTRATION - Coming Soon
DEADLINE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
Participants must attend their scheduled meeting(s) with legislators and turn in a completed 'Report' at the debriefing room at the Capitol or Monona Terrace to receive a Certificate of Attendance. No certificates will be issued to those attending the morning sessions only. No CE contact hours are offered for this activity.
Please watch the informative vignettes prior to the conference. These short videos will help you prepare and give you insight on what to expect at Nurses Day.
NDAC Tool Kit Vignette
What to expect at NDAC Vignette
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Legislative Priorities Vignette
Plan your Legislator Visit Vignette
Legislative Debriefing Vignette
- The cost to exhibit at Nurses Day is $400.00. Deadline to reserve space is February 2, 2026.
- 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.
- Please note that an electrical hook-up is NOT included in the Exhibit fee and must be ordered and paid for through Monona Terrace. Please email Bri@wisconsinnurses.org to order electricity, we will send you the order form from Monona Terrace once available.
- Exhibits are scheduled from 7:30-11:15 AM. Set up time is 6:30-7:30 AM. An email will be sent approximately one week before the conference confirming setup time and location of exhibits.
- Cancellations received on or before February 2, 2026 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after February 6.
Consider becoming a SPONSOR of this program and receive a complimentary exhibit table reserved in a prime location!
SPONSORING this program...
- Sponsor at the Bronze ($500), Silver ($1,000) or Gold ($1,500) level
- All Sponsors receive a complimentary exhibitor table on February 25 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 ACCME 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.
REGISTER TO EXHIBIT/SPONSOR - Click Here
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 Monday, January 26, 2026. Reserve early to secure the best ad location!
- Cancellations received on or before Monday, January 26, 2026. will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. There will be NO refunds after January 26th.
REGISTER TO ADVERTISE - Click Here
REGISTRATION FEE
Regular rate = $50.00
WNA Member rate = $35.00 (current ANA/WNA member ID# required)
Student Nurse = $25.00 (some SONs are doing 'group registrations' as below - check with your instructor)
Continental Breakfast will be provided. Lunch is on your own.
For group registrations of 10 or more, please contact megan@wisconsinnurses.org. If arranging bus transportation for your group, please pass along this important bus drop-off and parking notice from Monona Terrace.
Deadline to Register: Monday, February 16, 2026
REGISTRATION - coming soon
ATTIRE: Business casual – you will be meeting with legislators.
SCHEDULE for the Day - Coming Soon
WNA will schedule legislator visits for all participants. WNA has created a google doc (coming soon) for the legislator visit times and schedules, this will be updated in real time, please check this document the day of the conference to confirm the time and location as changes/updates will most likely happen. State Capitol Floor Plan
How it works:
- You will identify the names and District #s of your legislators on your registration form, this will be listed on your name tag for a reminder. If you do not see your legislator listed on the google doc - please check your address again for the correct legislator, and inform WNA staff of the change. Please enter your address under the 'Who Are My Legislators' section of The Wisconsin State Legislature Homepage.
- WNA will attempt to schedule meeting times with all of our registrants' identified legislators - meetings may take place at the Capitol or at Monona Terrace depending on the size of the registrant group for that legislator.
- It is your responsibility to check that google.doc to see if there is a meeting scheduled with your identified legislators and SHOW UP for the meeting - WNA will provide each legislator with a list of registrants expected to attend the meeting. If you cannot attend your scheduled meeting, please INFORM WNA staff.
- The google.doc will list each Senator (and district number) with the location/time of the meeting, along with their corresponding Assembly Representative (and district number) location/time. If you don't remember who you choose on your registration form, it will also be on your name tag.
Appointments will be held at either the State Capitol or Monona Terrace after NDAC morning presentations have concluded on February 24th. You will be required to attend your legislator visit to receive the certificate of completion.
ATTIRE: Business casual – you will be meeting with legislators.
Legislator Visits: google doc (coming soon)
State Capitol Floor Plan
Monona Terrace - Directions and Parking
Monona Terrace offers 400-space, automated parking structure available 24/7 and is accessible via the eastbound lanes of John Nolen Drive OR Wilson Street. See directions here. Acceptable forms of payment for the automated ramp include Master Card, Visa, Discover, American Express or cash (no coin).
Monona Terrace Parking Rates: https://www.mononaterraceparking.com/
Short-term and all-day public parking is provided throughout downtown Madison in various structures and lots. On-street parking is also available for short-term parking in central Madison.
See real-time city lot parking availability complete with turn-by-turn instruction.
BUS PARKING INSTRUCTIONS:
Buses may load and unload passengers on Level 4 drive thru lane at Monona Terrace. If you need parking for the bus during the day between drop off and pick up, you may use the Olin-Turnville Park on John Nolen Drive, see Bus Parking Map. There is no parking for busses at the Monona Terrace.
All handouts available will be posted here (blue font), check back before the day of the conference, this page will be updated often.
Certificates of Attendance will be issued only to those participants who complete their scheduled visit(s) with legislators and turn in a completed paper 'Report' of their meeting(s) at the debriefing station at the Capitol (or Monona Terrace) before leaving. Certificates of Attendance will not be awarded for attending the morning educational sessions only.
There are no continuing education contact hours offered for this activity.
Lunch is on your own
Here is a listing of a few restaurants located on the square.
Keep close, you don't want to be late to your legislator visit!
We had over 1100 people attend in 2025! WNA’s 2026 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. Participants will identify their legislators when […]
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