We are excited to invite you to join us IN-PERSON for a thought-provoking conference challenging our past and present as we discuss the future of nursing in a changing healthcare landscape and the necessity to increase diversity in the nursing workforce.
The 16th Annual Wisconsin Center for Nursing Conference will bring together nurses and other healthcare professionals from around the state to explore emerging topics impacting nursing education, practice, and research through an equity lens.
The importance of the nursing workforce to the health and well-being of Wisconsin’s citizens cannot be overstated. The 2025 WCN Conference will build on the vital contributions that nurses make to the well-being of all.
Friday, August 7, 2026
Glacier Canyon Conference Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI
LODGING:
A block of standard rooms is available for Thursday, August 6, 2026, at the rate of
$125.00/night. You will be required to provide a credit card upon making the
reservation, but you will not be charged until you check out.
Deadline to reserve at this rate: July 15, 2026
To receive the discounted room rate, click the link, Group Direct Booking Link
No login/Attendee Code needed
Guests who require a government overnight rate will need to contact the hotel directly to
reserve a room at this rate. Documentation will be required upon check-in.
Hotel website: Glacier Canyon Conference Center
Location/Directions: CLICK HERE
PARKING:
HANDOUTS:
Any handouts or resources submitted by presenters will be posted below for the conference
registrants to access/download/print as desired about 1 week prior to the conference.
Printed copies will NOT be provided at the conference, but handouts may be accessed
by wifi on-site if you bring your device.
Sessions with linked handouts will be green:
1 – KEYNOTE: International Staffing- A Long-term Workforce Stabilization Solution
2 – Growing the Nursing Workforce at UW Health: Implementation of an RN Apprenticeship Program
3– How Felician Village Improved Their Staffing in Long Term Care
4 – Panel Discussion: WI Policy Impacting the State Nursing Workforce:
2025 ANEW BSN Clinical Faculty Letter of Support
2025 Comparison of State Statutes, Adm Code, AACNCCNE
Public Health Nursing Resolution Project
Recruitment & Retention Initiatives
Reinstatement of WDHS Director
Optimize Public Health Nurse Role
5 – Panel Discussion: Technology Innovation in Nursing Care Delivery
CE CREDIT/EVALUATION:
The 15th Annual WCN Conference offers NO nursing continuing professional
development credits for this 1-day conference. You will receive a Certificate of
Attendance documenting the number of educational hours at the conference after
completing the evaluation. Evaluation must be completed by November 7, 2025. If you
have questions, please email bri@wicenterfornursing.org
Conference Agenda
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