Wisconsin Center for Nursing

06/01/2026

Calling all procrastinators (we see you 😉)!

Today's the day!

Last chance to save $50 on your registration for the 2026 WCN Nursing Workforce Summit.

🏆 Last chance to nominate an amazing Wisconsin nurse for a 2026 WCN Award.

Know a nurse who goes above and beyond? Now is the time to recognize them!

Don't wake up tomorrow wishing you had clicked "submit."

Register. Nominate. Celebrate Wisconsin nursing.
https://wicenterfornursing.org/2026-wcn-annual-nursing-workforce-summit/

05/29/2026

We are looking forward to an amazing WCN Annual Nursing Workforce Summit!

From inspiring speakers and meaningful conversations to celebrating outstanding nurses from across Wisconsin, last year’s event was filled with connection, energy, and impact. Enjoy some pictures from last year.

As we continue to prepare for the 2026 Summit, we’re inviting organizations and partners to join us as sponsors and help support Wisconsin’s nursing workforce and future healthcare leaders.

Interested in getting your organization involved? We would love to partner with you!

📅 August 7, 2026
📍 Glacier Canyon Conference Center | Wisconsin Dells

Thank you to all of our past sponsors and supporters who help make this event possible each year!

Learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://wicenterfornursing.org/2026-wcn-annual-nursing.../

05/29/2026

Time is running out!

June 1 is your last chance to:

✅ Register for the 2026 WCN Annual Nursing Workforce Summit and save $50 on registration

🏆 Nominate an outstanding Wisconsin nurse for a 2026 WCN Award

The WCN Awards recognize nurses who are making a difference through leadership, education, innovation, advocacy, and compassionate care across all healthcare settings.

Join us on August 7, 2026, at Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells as we celebrate the incredible impact of Wisconsin nurses.

📅 Deadline to Register with a discount & Submit Nominations: June 1, 2026 (11:59 PM)
📍 WCN Annual Nursing Workforce Summit: August 7, 2026

Thank you to everyone who has already registered, sponsored, and submitted nominations. Your support helps us recognize and strengthen Wisconsin’s nursing workforce!

05/29/2026

Do you work with a nurse who deserves to be recognized for the difference they make every day?

The Wisconsin Center for Nursing is accepting nominations for the 2026 WCN Awards:

🏆 Nurse Educator Excellence Award
🏆 Community Impact Award
🏆 Emerging Nurse Leader Award
🏆 Barbara Nichols Lifetime Achievement Award

Pictured are two of our inspiring 2025 award recipients: Tom Veeser, Barbara Nichols Lifetime Achievement Award winner from Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin and Heather Englund from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, recipient of the Nurse Educator Excellence Award.

Who will you nominate to join this outstanding group of Wisconsin nursing leaders?
NOMINATIONS MUST BE IN BY JUNE 1.

Learn more at:
https://wicenterfornursing.org/wcn-nursing-workforce-awards/

Join us on August 7, 2026, at Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells for a day of learning, networking, and celebrating nurses making a difference across Wisconsin.
https://wicenterfornursing.org/2026-wcn-annual-nursing-workforce-summit/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Wisconsin Center for Nursing honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We are grateful for their courage, dedication, and commitment to protecting our communities and freedoms. As we spend time with family and friends this weekend, we pause to remember and reflect on those who gave so much.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/21/2026

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, don’t miss your chance to be part of the 2026 WCN Annual Nursing Workforce Summit!

Join us on August 7, 2026, at Glacier Canyon Conference Center in Wisconsin Dells for a day of learning, networking, and celebrating nurses making a difference across Wisconsin.

There are many ways to get involved:

✅ Register by June 1 and save $50
🏆 Nominate an outstanding Wisconsin nurse for a 2026 WCN Award
🤝 Become a Summit sponsor and support Wisconsin’s nursing workforce

Learn more: https://wicenterfornursing.org/2026-wcn-annual-nursing.../

05/20/2026

Don’t miss the final Lunch & Learn of the month hosted by the Wisconsin Center for Nursing this Thursday, May 21 from 12:15 – 1:00pm via Zoom.

Join us for an important conversation on:
Nurse Well-being: Resources & Initiatives Supporting Wisconsin’s Nursing Workforce

We’re excited to welcome Kristin Waite-Labott, BSN, RN, CARN, CPRC, Founder & President of the Wisconsin Peer Alliance for Nurses as she shares valuable resources and initiatives focused on supporting the health and well-being of nurses across Wisconsin.

Participants will also receive the WisPAN Guide to Recommended Support Resources.

No registration needed — simply click the Zoom link and join us over lunch!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84687412090?pwd=4s4fuFkhxLPWL9gsYpYwmnmSEbpdRJ.1

Meeting ID: 846 8741 2090

Passcode: 121231

05/19/2026

Congratulations to all of the nursing graduates!

The Wisconsin Center for Nursing celebrates your hard work, compassion, and dedication as you begin your nursing journey. Your commitment to caring for others will make a difference in communities across Wisconsin and beyond.

Wishing you success, strength, and fulfillment in this next chapter. The future of nursing is brighter because of you!

05/15/2026

Thank you to our amazing sponsors for supporting the Wisconsin Center for Nursing and helping make the 2026 WCN Annual Nursing Workforce Summit possible!

There’s still time to:
✅ Register for the Summit
✅ Become a sponsor
✅ Nominate an outstanding Wisconsin nurse for a WCN Award

📅 Deadline for registration and award nominations: June 1, 2026

Join us as we celebrate and support Wisconsin’s nursing workforce.

Join nurse clinicians, leaders, educators, healthcare partners and policy makers as we highlight data-driven insights and engage in discussion to identify actionable and innovative solutions facing Wisconsin’s nursing workforce. In this summit current data from the RN, LPN and Educator surveys wil...