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Page 2 The Wisconsin Nurse September 2020 Membership JOIN TODAY! JUST BECAUSE YOU RECEIVED THIS NEWSLETTER DOESN’T MEAN YOU’RE A MEMBER OF WNA. VISIT WWW.JOINANA.ORG OR COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION. THE WISCONSIN NURSE WISCONSIN NURSES ASSOCIATION 2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pamela Macari Sanberg, President Elizabeth Markham, Vice President Tanya Brueggen, Treasurer Megan LeClair-Netzel, Secretary Wendy Crary, Director-at-Large Julie Olson, Director-at-Large Lisa Pisney, APRN Representative Emilie Kreilkamp, WNA Staff Nurse Representative WISCONSIN NURSES ASSOCIATION STAFF Gina Dennik-Champion, Executive Director Megan Leadholm, Associate Director Briona Dunbar, Events and Membership Coordinator Teresa Prattke, Education Program Coordinator NURSES FOUNDATION OF WISCONSIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS Pamela Macari Sanberg, President Pamela Macari Sanberg, Treasurer Jana Esden, Secretary Alex Hetzer, Director-at-Large Gina Fellenz, Director-at-Large Isabelle Garibaldi, Director-at-Large Jill Berg, Director-at-Large Laurie Radojevich, Director-at-Large Lindsey Lucero, Director-at-Large Rorey Pritchard, Director-at-Large Julie Olson, WNA Board Representative Lea Acord Pat Borgman THE WISCONSIN NURSE EDITORIAL STAFF Pamela Macari Sanberg, Executive Editor Gina Dennik-Champion, Deputy Executive Editor Briona Dunbar, Managing Editor CONTACT INFORMATION Wisconsin Nurses Association/ Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin 2820 Walton Commons, Suite 136 Madison, WI 53718 info@wisconsinnurses.org www.wisconsinnurses.org – @wisconsinnurses American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 memberinfo@ana.org – www.nursingworld.org RN Opportunities Looking for a career change? We have just the opening for you! • Critical Care Unit • Emergency Services • Med/Surg Apply online at hfmhealth.org/careers! Join our award winning, patient centered, and community minded organization! Human Resources 2300 Western Ave · PO Box 1450 Manitowoc, WI 54221-1450 Phone (920) 320-4029 recruiter@hfmhealth.org Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The Wisconsin Nurse is published quarterly every March, June, September, and December by the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. Subscriber rates are available, 608-221-0383. For advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., PO Box 216, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. (800) 626-4081, sales@aldpub. com. NFW and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. reserve the right to reject any advertisement. Responsibility for errors in advertising is limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of price of advertisement. Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin of the products 8” Ads advertised, the advertisers or the claims made. Rejection OPEN of an advertisement does not imply that a product offered for advertising is without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or that this association disapproves of the product or its use. NFW and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of advertisers’ products. Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of WNA, or those of the American Nurses Association.
September 2020 The Wisconsin Nurse Page 3 Wisconsin Nurses Association Updates Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin Receives $10,000 Donation! Mark Grosskopf, President and CEO of New Resources Consulting was watching the golf match where professional golfers, Rory McIlroy and Dustin Johnson were playing to raise money for the American Nurses Foundation. Mark wanted his annual charity golf outing to go to nurses this year. He “googled” Wisconsin Nurses and found WNA and NFW and decided that his charity was WNA/NFW. WNA and NFW President Pam Macari Sanberg, provided greetings and thanks to the 138 golfers attending the outing which was located at “The Bog” golf course in Saukville. WNA Executive Director participated in the outing and provided thanks when it was announced that the outing raised $5,000 which was matched by Mark Grosskopf. New Resources Consulting offers management and information technology consulting. With the philosophy of “improvement through technology” continues to inform their mission as a company dedicated to technological solutions and client betterment. This really is the “Year of the Nurse.” Kristin Brunsell Merss, BSN, RN WINPAC Treasurer On Wednesday July 8 the WINPAC Board of Trustees hosted our first Town Hall for the year. WINPAC is the political arm of the Wisconsin Nurses Association, serving to provide education to nurses and nurse candidates, as well as collect, raise and distribute donations and support to candidates running for the Wisconsin legislature. The purpose of the Town Hall was to hear from nurse candidates, to learn about their priorities and how they align with the priorities outlined by WNA. There were four nurse candidates running for the state legislature this year who participated in the Town Hall. Rachel Cabral Guevara is running for the 55th Assembly District, Sara Rodriguez is running in the 13th Assembly District, Emily Siegrist is running for the 24th Assembly District, and Gae Magnafici is running for a second term in the 28th Assembly District. The nurse candidates present at the Town Hall showed inspirational passion and excitement for their role as a nurse candidate. They were challenged with questions about their priorities, how they will support WNA and Wisconsin nurses, and what action they will take to support nursing in Wisconsin. All of the candidates clearly showed how being a nurse will influence their decisions and work as legislators. WNA has identified the following priorities. First, the APRN Modernization Act which would eliminate the legislated collaborative agreement with a physician and allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to practice to the full extent of their education and license. Second, a recent study done here in Wisconsin has shown a deepening of the need for more nurse faculty, including 230 nurse educators who intend to retire within five years. Proposed, but ultimately not fulfilled was a $10 Million budget item to fund nurses to their terminal degree, with a three-year commitment to teach in Wisconsin. Third, public health, particularly public health nursing has seen a decline in recent years which has negative effects on communities across the state. WNA is committed to building up and supporting the public health infrastructure in Wisconsin, Finally, when RNs and LPNs renew their license every other year there is a requirement to complete a survey that provides vital data which describes various of aspects of the RN and LPN workforce in Wisconsin. The need for this important survey has been under question in recent years. WINPAC is excited to support these nurse candidates as they begin or continue their career in politics. More information about the candidates, including links to their websites, can be found at: https://www. wisconsinnurses.org/about-wna/affiliates/winpac/winpac-candidates/. Notice of Vacancy for NURSE CLINICIAN 2 Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center Mauston, Wisconsin (Juneau County) Wisconsin’s Department of Health Services (DHS), Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center (SRSTC) in Mauston, is seeking candidates for the position of Nurse Clinician 2. There are currently several vacancies available. To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account and apply online. For instructions please visit the State of Wisconsin website at www.wisc.jobs and refer to Job Announcement Code 1900880. EOE
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