Wisconsin Nurses Association

09/04/2026

The Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin is investing in the future of nursing.

Applications are now open for 2026 NFW Educational Scholarships and Research or Quality Improvement Project Grants. A total of $10,000 has been earmarked to support Wisconsin nurses advancing their education, research, and practice-improvement work.

Educational scholarships are available to eligible Wisconsin RNs pursuing a BSN completion degree, master’s degree, or DNP in nursing, excluding APRN and PhD programs. Research and quality-improvement grants support projects that strengthen nursing practice and patient care.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on September 21.

Learn more and apply:
Scholarships: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/nfw-educational-scholarships/
Research and QI Grants: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/nfw-grant-or-qi-projects/

09/03/2026

Nurses’ voices belong in the decisions that shape health care in Wisconsin. WINPAC is the political action arm of the Wisconsin Nurses Association. It helps build nursing’s influence through education, civic engagement, and support for state legislative candidates who understand the needs of nurses, the nursing profession, and the people we serve.

Your contribution helps ensure nursing remains a respected, informed voice at the state Capitol.

Learn more and make a contribution:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/about-wna/affiliates/winpac/

09/02/2026

Why does an interdisciplinary diabetes-care conference matter? Because the best diabetes care does not happen in silos. WNA’s 2026 Diabetes Care and Education Conference brings together nurses, APRNs, diabetes care and education specialists, pharmacists, dietitians, and other professionals who support people with diabetes across acute, primary, and community-based settings.

Join colleagues from across Wisconsin to explore clinical best practices, diabetes self-management, health equity, and the social factors that shape outcomes, while building relationships and referral resources that strengthen care beyond the conference.

September 18–19 at Kalahari Resorts in Wisconsin Dells
Up to 12.5 continuing education contact hours available.

Learn more and register: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-diabetes-care-and-education-conference

09/01/2026

Step into leadership with the Wisconsin Nurses Association. WNA is now accepting nominations for 2027–2028 leadership positions across the WNA Board of Directors, councils, and Nominating Committee.

If you are ready to serve, or know a WNA/ANA member whose voice and experience would strengthen this work, we encourage you to submit a nomination by October 19, 2026.

Learn about the open positions and nominate a colleague or yourself: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/now-accepting-nominations-for-wnas-2027-2028-leadership-positions/

Elections begin November 2, 2026.

The Wisconsin Nurses Association is now accepting nominations for its 2027–2028 leadership positions. WNA’s leaders help guide the Association’s work on behalf of Wisconsin nurses, including advocacy, nursing practice and quality, workforce issues, professional development, and the future of t...

08/31/2026

Wisconsin nurses care deeply for everyone around them. The Nurses Caring for Nurses Mutual Interest Group is a statewide, nurse-led space for connection, peer support, and practical well-being resources.

If you are passionate about nurse well-being, resilience, mental health, reducing burnout, or helping create healthier work environments, we invite you to volunteer and help shape this important work.

Learn more and get involved: https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/nurses-caring-for-nurses-2/

08/28/2026

Nurses see firsthand how policy decisions affect patients, families, communities, and the profession. Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation’s latest article, Healthy Nurses, Healthy Democracy, reminds us that civic engagement helps advance healthier communities and a stronger nursing profession.

Take two minutes to read, reflect, and consider how you can use your voice.

Learn how nurses can influence health policy, improve community health, and advocate for healthier communities through voting, civic engagement, and public service.

08/27/2026

Join WNA September 18–19 in Wisconsin Dells for the 2026 Diabetes Care and Education Conference.

Connect with nurses, advanced practice nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, diabetes educators, and other healthcare professionals working to advance diabetes care.

Learn more and register by September 4:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/?event=2026-diabetes-care-and-education-conference

08/25/2026

Nurses make critical decisions every day. But many decisions affecting nursing practice, education, workplace safety, workforce challenges, and patient care are made at the State Capitol. WINPAC helps make sure Wisconsin nurses have a voice in those conversations by supporting state legislative candidates who understand nursing and healthcare.
Learn more about WINPAC and contribute:
https://www.wisconsinnurses.org/about-wna/affiliates/winpac/

08/24/2026

Nurses spend their careers caring for others. Caring for themselves deserves the same attention. WNA’s Nurses Caring for Nurses resource page brings together tools, guidance, and support created around the challenges nurses face in their professional and personal lives.

Explore resources related to:
• Emotional well-being
• Organizational support
• Physical health
• Personal and professional harmony
• Professional growth and recognition
• Work environment and safety

Whether you are looking for strategies to manage stress, strengthen resilience, find peer support, or create a healthier work environment, this is a resource worth bookmarking and sharing with a colleague.

Explore Nurses Caring for Nurses:

Welcome to Nurses Caring for Nurses, a dedicated space designed to support the unique challenges faced by nurses in their professional and personal lives. Here, you’ll find resources, tools, and guidance tailored to address critical issues like stress management, emotional resilience, interpersona...

08/19/2026

Support Wisconsin nurses today and help shape the future of nursing across our state.

A donation to the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin supports nursing education, research, professional development, and evidence-based practice.

A donation to WINPAC helps amplify nurses’ voices in the legislative process and supports candidates who understand the needs of nurses, patients, and Wisconsin communities.

Two important missions. One shared goal: a stronger future for nursing in Wisconsin.

Learn more and make your donation:

Advocacy: Help WNA Advocate For You! Your donation strengthens WNA’s advocacy efforts to shape policies that directly affect your practice, your patients, and the future of nursing in Wisconsin. By supporting the APRN Modernization Act, nursing faculty funding, and tax credit for nurse preceptors,...