Welcome to the Wisconsin Center for Nursing
The Wisconsin Center for Nursing (WCN) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that was created in 2006 to engage nurse and healthcare organizations, public and private academic programs, government agencies, and related service providers to work together as collaborative partners in an effort to ensure an adequate, competent and diverse nursing workforce for the people of Wisconsin. Our mission is to critically assess and monitor nursing workforce and education trends and promote nursing career pathways with a focus on under-represented groups and leadership development.
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WISCONSIN NURSE OF THE YEAR!
Now accepting nominations! Each year we honor area nurses who have demonstrated unselfish devotion to their patients.
Submit a nomination that describes how your nurse:
- Exceeds patient expectations
- Is compassionate and caring
- Is dedicated to upholding standards of professionalism
- Makes a difference on a personal level for you and your family
Selected entries will be published in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Green Bay Press Gazette and Appleton Post-Crescent in a special section online and in print on Sunday, May 4th.
Submissions due by March 31st.
Decoding the Code: Provision 1
Discover how to elevate your nursing practice with this in-depth online guide to the Code of Ethics for Nurses Provision 1: The nurse practices with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person. Dive into essential provisions, key concepts, and reflections to gain practical insights that can help you confidently navigate ethical challenges in your practice!
For nearly 40 years, March has been designated as a month to celebrate and honor the achievements of women throughout U.S. history, like Susan B. Anthony, Harriet Tubman and more.
For Women’s History Month, WCN honors
Dr. Linda Scott is the dean of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing. She was appointed the eighth dean of the School in July 2016, and she provides direction and leadership in educating nurses for the future of care, strengthening the School’s research enterprise, and forging partnerships to improve health outcomes. As a leading scholar in sleep and health services research, her research on workforce issues has influenced the direction of health policy formation as the nation struggles to provide patient-centered, quality health care amidst a significant nursing workforce shortage. Dr. Scott has also led diversity efforts across academic degrees and curricula, such as the implementation of holistic admissions review and a strategy to enhance the diversity of the nursing workforce and improve patient outcomes by having a nursing profession that mirrors the populations in which it serves.
Ramadan
February 28- March 29, 2025
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community.
Digital Nursing License
A unique, first-of-its-kind offering for Wisconsin license holders. They can now download a digital copy of their license, save it in their Google or Apple Wallet, and easily carry their credentials wherever they go.
Next Generation Leaders Fellowship
Now Accepting Applications for the 2025-2026 Cohort
Deadline, March 31, 2025
America’s hospitals and health systems are transforming to meet the changing needs of our patients and our communities. It is vital that future health care leaders have the knowledge and skills to adapt while navigating these changes.
The AHA Next Generation Leaders Fellowship focuses on developing leaders and empowering them to bring about real and lasting change in the hospital and health systems in which they serve. This annual fellowship is a unique opportunity to be paired with an executive-level mentor who will guide you through the planning and execution of a year-long capstone project at your hospital or health system, tackling key issues and challenges affecting health care affordability, cost, quality and safety.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
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Upcoming Events & Webinars
SPRING OPPORTUNITY FOR PRE-LICENSURE NURSING STUDENTS
Announcing a FREE NCLEX RN Review Session
Saturday April 5, 2025
8 AM – Noon (Central Time)
Nursing Students at ALL levels will benefit from learning NCLEX Prep style test taking strategies.
SPECIAL OFFER for WLN members: FREE registration. Learn how your students are being prepared for HIGH STAKES testing.
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Largest gathering of APRNs in the Midwest – Education for APRNs planned by APRNs! April 10-11, 2025
This intensive in-person two-day conference will review current and identify new evidence-based pharmacologic and clinical approaches to the management of common conditions in primary and acute care, with the goals of safe prescribing practice and optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Conference Outcomes: By participating in the sessions offered at the conference most applicable to their professional learning needs, participants will be able to:
- Apply leadership and advocacy skills to improve collaborative partnerships at the local, state, and national level to ensure that APRNs can practice to the fullest extent of their scope of practice.
- ldentify opportunities to promote health and prevent disease for self, clients, and the community.
- lmplement strategies in the management of chronic, acute, and complex health conditions to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes for clients and their families.
- Apply the current research and evidence-based indicators for safe and effective prescriptive practice.
Announcing the 2025 WLN Spring Conference
April 12, 2025
Holiday Inn South, Eau Claire, WI
In-Person & Live Broadcast
“Nurse Strong: Supporting & Empowering Professional Nurses”
Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development Workshops
2025 WORKSHOP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
NCPD Accreditation 101: Building the Foundation Virtual Workshop
May 20 & 21, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
September 9 & 10, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET
Spring 2025 Call for Abstracts / Poster Presentations
The conference planning committee invites you to develop and submit an abstract to be considered for poster presentation at the WLN Spring Conference, April 12, 2025 at Holiday Inn Eau Claire South in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. All accepted posters will be published on the WLN website. If you are unable to attend the conference in person, you may opt to present your poster virtually. See Submission Guidelines and FAQs at the end of this document for all submission and presentation details.
Save the Date
2025 WCN Conference
Friday, October 3, 2025
Ingleside Hotel Conference Center, Pewaukee, WI
More Details to Come
Education + Research
Do you want to learn more about nursing and health care innovation? We’re working to compile content to support your innovation growth. Some of the best ideas come from collaboration, breaking down silos, and by sharing knowledge. See the innovation courses, research, and resources below.
Workplace Violence Prevention Leadership Symposium
This Leadership Symposium consisted of three facilitated virtual panel discussions about workplace violence prevention efforts. The program will bring together health leaders from national organizations including the AONL, Institute for Health Improvement, American Nurses Association, International Association of Healthcare Security and Safety and others for a dialogue about one of the most important issues facing nurse leaders today.
Facts about Women’s History Month
• Origins: The month of March has been celebrated as Women’s History Month in the United States since 1987.The month of March has been celebrated as Women’s History Month in the United States since 1987.
• Roots: The origins of Women’s History Month can be traced back to 1857, when women protested poor working conditions in New York City.
• Local Beginnings: The first Women’s History Week was celebrated in Sonoma County, California in 1978.
• Federal Recognition: Congress established Women’s History Week in 1981, and expanded it to a month in 1987.
• Annual Observance: Each year, Congress passes a resolution and the president issues a proclamation to designate March as Women’s History Month.
• International Women’s Day: International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8. The United Nations began celebrating March 8 as International Women’s Day in 1975.
• Theme: The theme for Women’s History Month in 2024 was “Women Who Advocate for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion”.
• Purpose: Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate women’s contributions to society, culture, and history. It’s also a time to acknowledge women’s struggles and renew commitments to gender equality.
Nurses.Org Names Wisconsin Top Ten Nursing Schools
- UW-Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
- Viterbo University, LaCrosse, WI
- Edgewood College, Madison, WI
- UW-Madison, Madison, WI
- Concordia University, Mequon, WI
- Marquette, University, Milwaukee, WI
- UW-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
- UW-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI
- Carrol University, Waukesha, WI
- Milwaukee School of Engineering, Milwaukee, WI
