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RN License Renewal Reminder: DSPS Phone Line Updates & Support Options
As the RN license renewal window closes at the end of February, the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) has shared an important update for license holders. Due to nationwide vendor connectivity issues, DSPS call center phone lines have intermittently experienced disruptions over the past week. As of this morning, calls appear to […]
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WNA Board of Directors Approve Three New Mutual Interest Groups
At the December 16, 2026, meeting of the WNA Board of Directors, there was approval for three applications related to the development of WNA Mutual Interest Groups (MIGs). A Mutual Interest Groups (MIG) are comprised of WNA members who have common interests and needs, who come together to support educational advancement, networking, and dissemination of […]
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Welcome to our Newest Members
Please join WNA in welcoming the newest members to the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Denise Annunziata Jennifer Backes Nichol Cahill Jessica Dagoglou N. Dixon Ildiko Domanico Maggie Farrell Matthew Ferris Brittney Gabel Trevor Gartner Julia Hopkins Carolyn Jacobson April Kauffman Marietta Kern Mary Jo Kohler Tabitha Lane Dana Lybeck Adam Mackay Trudy Mara Denise McMahan Erin […]
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Meet a WNA Member – Jean Roedl, NP
What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing?I had several eye surgeries as young child and wanted to help others. How long have you been a member of the Wisconsin Nurses Association?30 years What do you enjoy most about being a nurse?Making a difference in a patient’s day. Can you share a memorable experience […]
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Welcome New Members
Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Catherine Allen Shannon Archambo Mitchell Berman Amanda Bonk Theresa Brandt Sarah Brunker Juliana Campbell Debra Casper Constance Cayer Wirtz Mackenzie Clark Teresa Cramer-Mcdonald Katie Crawford Sarah Crosbie Mary Degenhardt Alisha Erdmann Kylateia Farrar-Stern Chloe Fisher Patricia Giesler Holly Graham Gillian Grancorvitz Ebonie Gray […]
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Member Spotlight: Melanie Gray, PhD, RN
What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? My earliest introduction to nursing came from my mother, an LPN whose dedication to caring for others shaped the rhythm of our home. She often brought me to work with her—back in a time when nurses could bring their children into the clinical environment—and those experiences […]
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Nurses In the News: ANA President Speaks Out on Student Loan Threat to Nursing
PBS NewsHour recently highlighted a developing national issue that could significantly impact the nursing profession. Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, medical students would be capped at borrowing $50,000 per year but the Trump administration is proposing an even stricter borrowing cap for graduate programs in nursing, public health, and social work. This proposal […]
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Welcome New Members of WNA
Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association! Breann Adam Kizzie Anderson Lashawna Archer-Paremski Melissa Ballweg Emily Baum Alison Bavuso Lauren Becher Froehlich Jennifer Behrendt Hillary Benson Danielle Bernacchi Reginald Birt Nicole Brown Jennifer Cadman Lisa Cwikla Gretchen Dekeyser Asmita Devkota Maggie Docherty Cariann Dudley Elizabeth Duncan Taylor Ewing Valerie Farnsworth […]
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The Power of Gratitude Journaling
After the rush of Thanksgiving, it’s easy to jump right back into the long shifts, complex caseloads, and emotional labor that nurses carry every day. But this is also the perfect moment to pause and recognize something profoundly protective: gratitude. Gratitude isn’t a buzzword, it’s a measurable, evidence-based practice that supports mental health, reduces stress, […]
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Meet a WNA Member: Jess Modjewski
What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? My mom pushed me in the right direction, but there were so many moments I experienced as a CNA that demonstrated to me that nursing was my true calling in life. How long have you been a member of the Wisconsin Nurses Association? Four years What […]
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