Announcing WNA Town Hall – Legislative Update

Posted on August 1, 2023

There is legislative activity occurring at the State Capitol of concern to WNA. Please join your colleagues for WNA’s mid-year legislative session update. Updates will include: APRN Modernization Act Preserving Wisconsin’s Nursing Workforce Surveys Funding for Nurse Educator Loan Forgiveness Program Insurance for Supplemental Breast Screening and…and other legislative proposals Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023 […]

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Welcome New WNA Members

Posted on July 25, 2023

Please welcome the newest members to the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Maria Godines Molly Groskreutz Nhu Thuy Huynh Judy McCarthy Hasmik Morales Jean Parrott Katie Snipp Joy Teelin Elisabeth Zgraggen

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QualifiedtoHeal.Com Launches, Sharing Nurses’ Stories

Posted on July 24, 2023

Below please find a press release from Senator Patrick Testin’s office. A PDF of this press release can be found here. A new website, www.QualifiedtoHeal.com, shares the stories of nurses whose practice has been unnecessarily restricted by Wisconsin law. It hosts a petition where the public can express support for legislation that empowers these professionals […]

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Welcome New Members

Posted on July 17, 2023

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Jasmine Aleem Erica Berry Kathryn Chronis Michelle Geer Jamie Hines Mariah Jones Sarah Jorgensen Aleksandra Kubas Katie Pinnow Erinn Preston Jennifer Taylor Ariana Theys Claudette Treff Jennifer Watts

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WNA provides testimony supporting coverage for supplemental breast screening.

Posted on July 13, 2023

Yesterday, Thursday July 12 WNA Executive Director, Gina Dennik-Champion, MSN, RN, MSHA provided testimony to the members of the Senate Health Committee supporting 2023 Senate Bill 121 which requires health insurance companies to cover supplemental screening for women that have dense breasts. You can find WNA’s testimony here.

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Welcome New Members of WNA

Posted on July 12, 2023

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Carin Bailey Keerstin Baranowski Jamie Blair Marie Chantal Chavez Kim Connelly Allison Corrao Lauren Gentry Anna Girouard Jennifer Hildner Tessa Holmes Brianna Kimmons Katie Kolz Kristina Krueger Margaret Krueger Virginia Kuenzi Tanner Lenoble Elizabeth Lindner Tracy Nevins Cady Oestreich Candice Olsen Sarah […]

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Welcome New WNA Members

Posted on June 27, 2023

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Alexandra Beilke Linda Bremberger Amy Broihahn Gina Davis Amber Fields Yvette Johnson Amanda Kautza-Farley Annette Londre Carmen Martin Kathleen Montgomery Megan Munro Rachel Squibb Traci Strait Sabrina Weber Caitlin Weitzel Kayla Wieczorek

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June 24, 2023 APRN Practice Update

Posted on June 22, 2023

WNA thanks ANA for responding to AMA’s position on APRN’s practice to be moved under Boards of Medicine. WNA’s Public Policy Council will be watching for any legislator interest in following AMA recommendation. https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2023/ana-refutes-med-board-aprn-oversight/

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Welcome New WNA Members

Posted on June 20, 2023

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Mileva Bozovic Amber Buchholz Andrew Cassi Justine Didomenico Brandilyn Durocher Ijeoma Ekeleme Allison Harwood Rachael Kugel Killeen McHugh Angela Nokovic Ellen Schmitz Sara Scott Marti Vassallo Kjrstin Worm

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Welcome New Members

Posted on June 13, 2023

Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. Adam Arbogash Emily Jensen Patricia Jordan John Olstad Kris Peterka Tara Pronschinske Sarah Schaefer Rhonda Schneider

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