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APRNs Applaud Legislators’ Passage of the APRN Modernization Act
Yesterday, both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature unanimously passed the APRN Modernization Act (Assembly Bill 257 and Senate Bill 258). The members of the Wisconsin Affiliate of the American College of Nurse Midwives, Wisconsin Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists, and Wisconsin Nurses Association, extend their sincere thanks to all […]
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Meet the Member: Emilie Kreilkamp, RN
What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? My dad was a Board-Certified Critical Care Flight Paramedic for much of my life so I grew up constantly being inspired by his stories. I had a strong desire to care for people like he did and hoped that I would someday inherit the skill set, […]
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Budget Cuts Threaten to Deepen Nursing Crisis and Undermine U.S. Healthcare System
Enterprise Executive VP of Policy & Government Affairs quoted The Daily Nurse by Renee Hewitt, June 9, 2025 Among the most concerning elements of the President’s proposed budget is the elimination of Title VIII funding, the federal lifeline that supports the nursing education pipeline. “As proposed, the President’s budget would eliminate Title VIII funding that is […]
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Facing the Weight Before the Loss: Anticipatory Grief and Nurses’ Mental Health
Nurses are trained to heal, comfort, and remain composed in the face of adversity, but there’s one form of emotional strain that often goes unnamed and unsupported: anticipatory grief. Unlike traditional grief that follows a loss, anticipatory grief is the emotional process of mourning a future loss—a patient whose prognosis is terminal, a resident whose […]
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Welcome New WNA Members
Please join us in welcoming the newest Wisconsin Nurses Association members! Rosemary Ansah Ashley Bjornstad Kathryn Borthwick Karissa Bowman Joseline Chavez Catherine Dowling Deanna Dubray April Field Suzanne Gosenheimer Ciera Grudnowski Megan Hays Melissa Jorsch Jennifer Josiger Mary Kindelin Clara Kindrai Megan Kipfer Rachel Klitzke Johnson Jennifer Koback Jordan Madden Anna Maring Brent Martin Nicole […]
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Show Your Support for APRNs at the Capitol This Wednesday
The Wisconsin Nurses Association is calling on our members and supporters to attend the upcoming Assembly Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care public hearing on: Wednesday, May 14, 2025 12:00 PM 417 North (GAR Hall), Wisconsin State Capitol WNA will be there in strong support of Assembly Bill 257, which addresses the modernization of […]
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WNA thanks Senator Testin and Representative Kurtz for their sponsorship of the APRN Modernization Act!
Senator Patrick Testin and Representative Tony Kurtz introduced the 2025 APRN Modernization Act which allows for a separate license for registered nurses who hold an educational credential as a certified nurse midwife, clinical nurse specialist, certified registered nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner at a press conference that took place on Tuesday May 6, 2025. The […]
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Nurses Week 2025 Discounts
Nurses do it all — heal, advocate, comfort, educate, and somehow still manage to chart everything before the end of a 12-hour shift. To say thank you, companies across the country are stepping up with deals, freebies, and year-round perks just for you. Whether it’s Nurses Week or not, you deserve a little appreciation (and […]
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Elevate Your Nursing Practice with ANA Continuing Education
Continuing education is essential for nurses aiming to stay current in their field, meet licensure requirements, and advance professionally. That’s why the Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) and American Nurses Association (ANA) offer a powerful joint membership that gives you access to exclusive education opportunities and more. Continuing Education with ANA Through your joint WNA/ANA membership, […]
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Protecting the Future of Nursing Through Research
Nursing-specific science and research are crucial to advancing patient care, improving health outcomes, and supporting the nursing profession. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has issued an important statement in response to the leaked FY 2026 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) budget proposal, which suggests significant cuts to nursing research funding. The Wisconsin […]
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