Kick Off Date: Saturday November 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
- The Institute kickoff on November 14th will be followed by three 1.5 hour live virtual learning sessions to take place between January-May 2027. Dates for the virtual learning sessions TBD.
Empowering Nurses to Influence Policy and Shape the Future of Health Care through Nursing’s Voice and Action
The WNA Advocacy and Policy Institute is a six-month learning experience designed to strengthen nurses’ knowledge, skills, and confidence to engage in legislative and public policy advocacy.
Participants will gain practical tools and experiences to better understand Wisconsin’s legislative process, communicate effectively with policymakers, and advocate for policies that support nurses, patients, communities, and the nursing profession.
Through interactive learning, expert guidance, networking, and hands-on advocacy experiences, participants will:
- Build knowledge of Wisconsin’s legislative and policymaking processes
- Strengthen advocacy and communication skills
- Learn how to effectively engage with legislators and policymakers
- Connect with nurses interested in shaping health policy
- Build confidence as a nurse advocate and policy leader
Your experience matters. Your voice matters. Your advocacy can make a difference.
Date: Saturday November 14, 2026
Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Location: The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
- The Institute kickoff on November 14th will be followed by three 1.5 hour live virtual learning sessions to take place between January-May 2027. Dates for the virtual learning sessions TBD.
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026
REGISTRATION, CLICK HERE
WNA MEMBERS: Please have your current ANA/WNA Member number on hand when registering. If you do not know your WNA Member Number, login to ANA's website, and click on the "My Account" tab. Or contact Bri Clayton for assistance.
ADVOCATE AURORA WNA MEMBERS: Please have your current ANA/WNA Member number on hand when registering, along with the CODE you were provided.
Not a Member of WNA/ANA? Join now for ONLY $15.75/month!
Location:
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
1 W Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
Directions
Lodging:
A block of standard rooms are available for Friday, November 13th at the rate of $179.00/night at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club. Cut-off date for this rate is midnight C.S.T on October 14, 2026 - Book your room before this date! Check in time is 3:00pm and check out time is 11:00am.
To make a reservation, call the hotel directly at 1-800-356-8392 to make a reservation, please identify yourself as part of the Wisconsin Nurses Association Institute OR click the link to book your room online: https://reservations.travelclick.com/6388?groupID=5418459
Parking:
The Concourse Hotel has onsite underground parking. The current rate is $2.00 per hour, up to a maximum of $48 per day. Parking Charges for overnight hotel guests are $20/night for self parking. Additional parking facilities are available across the street at the State Street Capitol Ramp (214 N. Carroll Street). If your vehicle is over 6'3", please contact the hotel for parking assistance prior to arrival.
All handouts and resources will be posted below for participants to access (Blue font will indicate an active link). There will be NO printed handouts available at the event.
Continuing Education Credit
Nursing contact hours will be awarded upon completion of the Advocacy and Policy Institute which includes attendance at the Kickoff plus attendance at all virtual learning sessions and completion of a program evaluation.
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.
Questions? Contact Bri@wisconsinnurses.org
Kick Off Date: Saturday November 14, 2026 Time: 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Location: The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club The Institute kickoff on November 14th will be followed by three 1.5 hour live virtual learning sessions to take place between January-May 2027. Dates for the virtual learning sessions TBD. Empowering Nurses to Influence […]
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