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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NCSBN released findings from its 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study
Virtual Lunch & Learn Series
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!
Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Published 2024 NCLEX Pass Rates
See a Wisconsin nursing school’s recent pass rate.
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.
Nursing Continuing Professional Development
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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
Upcoming Events & Webinars
Practice Analyses
NCSBN is responsible to its members, the nursing regulatory bodies in the U.S., its territories and Canada (who use the NCLEX-RN for licensure purposes), for the preparation of psychometrically sound and legally defensible licensure examinations. The periodic performance of practice analysis (i.e., job analysis) studies assists NCSBN in evaluating the validity of the test plan that guides content distribution of the licensure examinations. Because the health care industry is rapidly changing, practice analysis studies are traditionally conducted by NCSBN on a three-year cycle. Both the registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical/vocational nurse (LPN/VN) practice analyses for 2024 are now available.
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
LPN License Renewal Online
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 Nurses
1. Nursing is a highly valued profession
2. Nurses are Diverse
3. Nurses are Educators
4. Nursing is a physically demanding profession
5. Nursing has many specialties
6. Nurses are Leaders
7. Nurses are Advocates
8. Nurses are essential in healthcare
9. Registered Nurses outnumber doctors 4 to 1
10. Nurses walk a marathon a week
11. Nursing is the Most Trusted Profession
12. Nurses see their occupation as their true calling
