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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Meet a WNA Member – Roberta Pawlak, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? In my childhood I had a wonderful consistent exposure to my grandparents and great…

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APRN Modernization Act July 10 Update

On June 18, 2025 the APRN Modernization Act passed the Assembly and Senate chambers with a unanimous vote! The…

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Welcome New WNA Members

Join us in welcoming the newest members of the Wisconsin Nurses Association! Adam Arbogash Juanita Barr

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WNA Testifies today in Support of Designating seats on the Board of Nursing

The Assembly Health, Aging and Long-Term Care Committee recently held a hearing on AB 294, a bill that would reserve…

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Honoring Dr. Barbara Nichols’ Legacy as She Retires from WCN

The Wisconsin Center for Nursing (WCN) has announced the upcoming retirement of Dr. Barbara Nichols, DNSc (hon), MS, RN, FAAN,…

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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…

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