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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Meet the Member: Emilie Kreilkamp, RN

What inspired you to pursue a career in nursing? My dad was a Board-Certified Critical Care Flight…

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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…

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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…

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Welcome New WNA Members

Please join us in welcoming the newest Wisconsin Nurses Association members! Rosemary Ansah Ashley Bjornstad

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