Wisconsin Nurse - September 2020
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<strong>September</strong> <strong>2020</strong> The <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong> Page 3<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong>s Association Updates<br />
<strong>Nurse</strong>s Foundation of<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong> Receives $10,000<br />
Donation!<br />
Mark Grosskopf, President and CEO of New Resources Consulting was<br />
watching the golf match where professional golfers, Rory McIlroy and Dustin<br />
Johnson were playing to raise money for the American <strong>Nurse</strong>s Foundation.<br />
Mark wanted his annual charity golf outing to go to nurses this year. He<br />
“googled” <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong>s and found WNA and NFW and decided that<br />
his charity was WNA/NFW. WNA and NFW President Pam Macari Sanberg,<br />
provided greetings and thanks to the 138 golfers attending the outing which<br />
was located at “The Bog” golf course in Saukville. WNA Executive Director<br />
participated in the outing and provided thanks when it was announced that<br />
the outing raised $5,000 which was matched by Mark Grosskopf.<br />
New Resources Consulting offers management and information technology<br />
consulting. With the philosophy of “improvement through technology”<br />
continues to inform their mission as a company dedicated to technological<br />
solutions and client betterment.<br />
This really is the “Year of the <strong>Nurse</strong>.”<br />
Kristin Brunsell Merss, BSN, RN<br />
WINPAC Treasurer<br />
On Wednesday July 8 the WINPAC Board of Trustees hosted our first<br />
Town Hall for the year. WINPAC is the political arm of the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> <strong>Nurse</strong>s<br />
Association, serving to provide education to nurses and nurse candidates,<br />
as well as collect, raise and distribute donations and support to candidates<br />
running for the <strong>Wisconsin</strong> legislature. The purpose of the Town Hall was to<br />
hear from nurse candidates, to learn about their priorities and how they align<br />
with the priorities outlined by WNA.<br />
There were four nurse candidates running for the state legislature this<br />
year who participated in the Town Hall. Rachel Cabral Guevara is running for<br />
the 55th Assembly District, Sara Rodriguez is running in the 13th Assembly<br />
District, Emily Siegrist is running for the 24th Assembly District, and Gae<br />
Magnafici is running for a second term in the 28th Assembly District. The<br />
nurse candidates present at the Town Hall showed inspirational passion and<br />
excitement for their role as a nurse candidate. They were challenged with<br />
questions about their priorities, how they will support WNA and <strong>Wisconsin</strong><br />
nurses, and what action they will take to support nursing in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>. All of<br />
the candidates clearly showed how being a nurse will influence their decisions<br />
and work as legislators.<br />
WNA has identified the following priorities. First, the APRN Modernization<br />
Act which would eliminate the legislated collaborative agreement with a<br />
physician and allow Advanced Practice Registered <strong>Nurse</strong>s to practice to<br />
the full extent of their education and license. Second, a recent study done<br />
here in <strong>Wisconsin</strong> has shown a deepening of the need for more nurse<br />
faculty, including 230 nurse educators who intend to retire within five years.<br />
Proposed, but ultimately not fulfilled was a $10 Million budget item to fund<br />
nurses to their terminal degree, with a three-year commitment to teach in<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong>. Third, public health, particularly public health nursing has seen<br />
a decline in recent years which has negative effects on communities across<br />
the state. WNA is committed to building up and supporting the public health<br />
infrastructure in <strong>Wisconsin</strong>, Finally, when RNs and LPNs renew their license<br />
every other year there is a requirement to complete a survey that provides<br />
vital data which describes various of aspects of the RN and LPN workforce in<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong>. The need for this important survey has been under question in<br />
recent years.<br />
WINPAC is excited to support these nurse candidates as they<br />
begin or continue their career in politics. More information about the<br />
candidates, including links to their websites, can be found at: https://www.<br />
wisconsinnurses.org/about-wna/affiliates/winpac/winpac-candidates/.<br />
Notice of Vacancy for<br />
NURSE CLINICIAN 2<br />
Sand Ridge Secure Treatment Center<br />
Mauston, <strong>Wisconsin</strong> (Juneau County)<br />
<strong>Wisconsin</strong>’s Department of<br />
Health Services (DHS), Sand Ridge Secure<br />
Treatment Center (SRSTC) in Mauston, is seeking candidates<br />
for the position of <strong>Nurse</strong> Clinician 2. There are currently several<br />
vacancies available.<br />
To be considered for this position, you will need to create an account and<br />
apply online. For instructions please visit the State of <strong>Wisconsin</strong> website<br />
at www.wisc.jobs and refer to Job Announcement<br />
Code 1900880.<br />
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