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Sample Letters Asking the Governor to Support SB394 the APRN Modernization Act
WNA is requesting all members to please contact Governor Evers to ask that he sign SB 394, the APRN Modernization Act. Please click here for sample letters to personalize and send to the Governor using the link provided on each individualized tab. WNA thanks you in advance for your advocacy. SB 394 will support patient […]
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APRN Bill: Victory in the Assembly! Only Two More Steps Left
On February 17, 2022, the Assembly unanimously passed the Senate version of the APRN Modernization Act, SB 394. There were two new amendments added. The bill passed on a voice vote. The language in the bill needs to be identical and therefore needs to go back to the Senate to concur on the two amendments. […]
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WNA Reminder Regarding RN Licenses
Today, February 28, 2022, is the last day to renew your RN License. If you have not already done so, don’t forget to renew your RN license. We have heard from the Department of Safety and Professional Services that there may be delays in fully processing your renewal. If this is the case, as long […]
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Mary Barker APRN Scholarship Seeking Applicants
The WNA Nurse Practitioner Forum and the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin are seeking applicants for the Mary Barker APRN Scholarship. Up to four scholarships are awarded annually (at a maximum of $2,000). This opportunity is available to WNA members only. The successful candidate is pursuing a graduate degree with preparation as an Advance Practice Registered […]
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Action Alert!! Call your Assembly Representative requesting support of SB 394 TODAY
Thank you all who contacted your Senator to support SB 394 the APRN Modernization Act. We need you to call your state Assembly Representative and request that he/she support SB 394. Find who your Assembly Representative is by clicking here and entering your address under “Who are my Legistlators” Rationale: SB 394 reflects the conditions and […]
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2022 Newly Elected Board of Directors
CONGRATULATIONS! President: Elizabeth Markham, PhD, RN Adjunct Faculty – Graduate School, Aspen University Treasurer: Patrick McNally, MSN, MA, RN, NE-BC, CSSGB, CPS Executive Director of Emergency Services – Froedtert Health APRN Representative: Christine Bakke, DNP, MSN – Nursing Admin, APNP, FNP-BC, CNN-NP Nephrology Nurse Practitioner – Traveler – Marshfield Clinic Health System Director-at-Large: Jennifer Lindner, […]
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Legislative Alert! Senate passes APRN Bill SB 394!
WNA is excited and appreciative of the Senators that voted yes today on SB 394, the APRN Modernization Act. On to the Assembly! Thanks to all of you for your advocacy efforts! We will keep you posted.
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Action Alert! Senate Voting on APRN Modernization Act SSA-1
The Senate will be voting on Senate Substitute Amendment 1 to SB 394 tomorrow. The floor session begins at 11:00 am. Please contact your Senator and let them know that you support this bill and that you would like him/her to vote YES. This legislation will create separate licensure for advanced practice registered nurses. Licensure […]
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How Can You Help Victims of Last Weekend’s Tornadoes
Our heartfelt thoughts continue to go out to residents of Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, and Kentucky after the destruction of this weekend’s storms. We have been informed about ways you can help. First: The Kentucky Nurses Association Foundation has created a disaster relief fund to help victims of Kentucky tornadoes https://www.gofundme.com/…/kentucky-nurses-foundation… And also the Arkansas […]
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CEAP Certification and Your Workplace
WNA CEAP is a program of the Wisconsin Nurses Association that approves Individual Education Activity (IEA) applicants who wish to offer nursing contact hours for a single conference or program. WNA CEAP also awards Approved Provider (AP) status to organizations (typically) that offer multiple programs for nursing contact hours each year. Criteria, as developed by […]
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