We had over 800 people attend in 2026!
WNA’s 2027 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: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2027
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.
CONFERENCE SPONSORS
The following organizations have provided Sponsorship dollars for this program to keep your cost low.
- The cost to exhibit at Nurses Day is $425.00. Deadline to reserve space is February 5, 2027.
- 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 5, 2027 will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued after February 5.
Consider becoming a SPONSOR of this program and receive a complimentary exhibit table on February 23rd reserved in a prime location!
SPONSORING this program...
- Sponsor at the Bronze ($700), Silver ($1,000) or Gold ($1,500) level
- All Sponsors receive a complimentary exhibitor table on February 23 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.
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, February 1, 2027. Reserve early to secure the best ad location!
- Cancellations received on or before Monday, February 1, 2027. will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee. There will be NO refunds after February 1.
REGISTER TO ADVERTISE - Click Here
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.
ATTIRE: Business casual – you will be meeting with legislators.
SCHEDULE for the Day - Coming Soon
Printable Schedule - Coming Soon
DRAFT Agenda
7:15 am - 12:00 pm: Registration, Presentations, Preparing for Meetings with Legislators
12:00 pm - 4:30 pm: Lunch on Own/Meetings with Legislators
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: Friday, February 12, 2027
REGISTRATION - Coming Soon
All handouts available will be posted here (blue font), check back before the day of the conference, this page will be updated often.
More Information Coming Soon!
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.
Coming Soon - please check back!
Lunch is on your own
Click Here for 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 800 people attend in 2026! WNA’s 2027 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 […]
Monona Terrace support@netphoria.com