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Wisconsin Nurses Association NEW MEMBERS
Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association Jennifer Altomare Joanne Archer Megan Awe John Berlin Karly Boegel Kimberly Edlebeck Hailey Falevsky Nicole Gilles Megan Goehl Christie Hanrahan Nichole Hinkel Jonathan Hoerl Allyson Jeanty Kristine Jimenez Kasandra Justman Lauren Kraemer Nicholas Krueger Orlando Malate Cassandra Messman Glenda Morgan Marta Nelson […]
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Governor Evers Signs Executive Order to Ensure Access to Vaccines in Wisconsin
Governor Tony Evers has signed an executive order directing state agencies to take steps that ensure all Wisconsinites have access to vaccines. The order emphasizes coordination across state departments and local health providers to remove barriers and improve equitable vaccine distribution. A copy of Gov. Evers’ Executive Order #275 is available here You can read the […]
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Meet a Member: Florine Ndakuya-Fitzgerald (Flo)
What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? I wanted to be a nurse to be involved in my community. I always wanted to help people, and nursing was the best career to do that. How long have you been a member of the Wisconsin Nurses Association? Since I was in undergraduate in nursing […]
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American Nurses Association Alarmed by Volume of Abrupt Changes at CDC
Please read below a release put out by the American Nurses Association. Amount of Leadership Changes Could Pose Threats to Public Health Interconnection between Public Health, the Economy and National Security should not be ignored SILVER SPRING, MD – August 29, 2025 – The American Nurses Association (ANA), representing the nation’s largest and most trusted […]
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Welcome New Member to WNA
Please join us in welcoming our newest members to the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Jessica Aarsvold Jayla Abdullah Shawna Anderson Clement Arim Paula Beltran Bailey Birenbaum Tracey Blodgett Ashley Bohlman Jessica Branson Jennifer Brei Megan Brzezinski Jaymi Busby Kevin Bushey Courtney Calgaro Neill Cardenas Danielle Cleland Katharine Clements Rochelle Codlyn Katie Collins Talyn Curl Carolyn Davidson […]
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Full Practice Authority Achieved for Wisconsin’s APRNs
On Friday, August 8th, Wisconsin reached a historic milestone, Governor Tony Evers signed the APRN Modernization Act into law! This makes Wisconsin the 29th state to grant full practice authority to Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), ensuring more timely, affordable, and high-quality care for people across the state. What this means:APRNs will now have their […]
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ANA Government Affairs & Policy Update – July
With Congress and much of Washington escaping the August heat and humidity, this weekly update will also take a brief hiatus. The next issue will be distributed the week of August 11, with regular weekly updates resuming after Labor Day. We will share any urgent news should it arise in the meantime. We hope your […]
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Governor Evers to Sign APRN Modernization Act — A Historic Win for Wisconsin Nurses
We’re thrilled to share a major victory for Wisconsin’s advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs): Governor Tony Evers will sign the APRN Modernization Act (AB 257) into law this Friday, August 8, 2025, at 12:45 pm in the Governor’s Conference Room. This milestone is the result of years of tireless advocacy and collaboration by nurses across […]
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Sustaining Humanity: How Kindness Heals Nurses Too
In a profession built around compassion, it can be surprisingly easy for kindness to feel like a resource we give away rather than something we nurture within ourselves. But in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of nursing, kindness isn’t just a virtue—it’s a lifeline. Kindness, when practiced intentionally, becomes an act of resilience. It restores our […]
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Silencing the Inner Critic: Harnessing the Power of Positive Self Talk in Nursing
Silencing the Inner Critic: Harnessing the Power of Positive Self‑Talk in Nursing Nursing is a profession built on compassion, or patients, families, communities… but how often is that same compassion extended inward? Let’s be honest nurses are often their own toughest critics. Whether replaying a challenging shift, second-guessing clinical decisions, or comparing your performance against […]
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