Wisconsin Nurses Association

Gratitude journaling is a simple yet powerful tool for managing stress and nurturing well-being. By reflecting on the positives, nurses can improve mental health, sleep better, and foster resilience. Start today with these prompts: ?? A patient’s smile that made your day. ?? A small success you’re proud of. ?? A colleague who supported you recently. Discover how gratitude journaling can transform your perspective and elevate your practice. https://lnkd.in/ea4f_wVK

WNA’s Board of Directors and staff want to use Thanksgiving as a time for sharing our gratitude to you, our members. We are grateful for your membership and belief in the power of nurses unified voice and for choosing WNA to share your voice. We are grateful for the empathy that you show every day to your patients and their loved ones. We are grateful to the volunteers of WNA’s Nurses Caring for Nurses Task Force who are developing a more meaningful way of showing our empathy and support for you in a more visible way. We are grateful for your desire to seek out the latest evidence-based practices that support your competencies so you can deliver the best care to your patients and community. We are grateful for the respect and support that you show your colleagues despite the stressors of your day. We are grateful for your mentoring and supporting of the new student nurse. We are grateful for allowing WNA to increase your visibility, value and the vital role you play. Please enjoy this Thanksgiving with your family, friends and/or nurse colleagues. Take time for yourself… reflect, breathe, enjoy the food, appreciate your compassion, intelligence and kindness and know our gratitude for all that you.

What’s one small victory you celebrated at work this week?

Join us for the 2024 Understanding Cardiobesity Webinar on Monday, December 9, 2024! What you’ll learn: ?? 6:00 – 6:30 PM: Understanding Cardiobesity – Explore the intersection of cardiovascular disease and obesity. ?? 6:30 – 7:00 PM: Unpacking the Possibilities of Wagovy – Learn how semaglutide impacts adults with obesity and cardiovascular disease. Registration Details: WNA Members: FREE (registration still required) Non-Members: $15 Register today: https://lnkd.in/g4-jAwyf Presented by: Natalie Ross, DNP, FNP-BC, APNP, RN Nurse Practitioner, Weight in Gold Wellness This webinar is sponsored by NovoNordisk and the Nurses Foundation of Wisconsin. Certificates of attendance will be provided.

Ready to elevate your expertise in diabetes care? The WNA DCES Self-Study Series is here to help you become a Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. Earn CE credits while gaining the knowledge and confidence you need to succeed. Complete the series at your own pace! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gp3_utFZ

Are you ready to feel more connected and improve your well-being? The Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Building Meaningful Connections Challenge starts December 2! Join this 10-day journey to: ?Learn to be a better listener ?Meet new people ?Establish healthier boundaries Positive social relationships boost resilience, reduce stress, and even lower the risk of cardiovascular disease. Let’s build stronger bonds and healthier lives — together. Sign up today and take the first step toward meaningful connections: https://p2a.co/E8OOdJ0

Leadership starts with YOU. The Wisconsin Nurses Association is seeking visionary nurses to join the leadership team for the 2025-2026 term. Whether you are passionate about advocacy, education, or advancing the nursing profession, this is your chance to make an impact. ?? Explore the benefits of WNA leadership and learn how to get involved: https://lnkd.in/gjPvS_Kq

What’s one thing you wish people outside healthcare understood about nursing?

??? Honor Fallen Nurses of 2024 ??? Join us in celebrating the lives and contributions of nurses who passed away this year. The Nightingale Tribute will be presented at the 2025 WNA Membership Assembly Annual Meeting on January 18, 2025, recognizing their dedication to the science and practice of nursing. Submit names by January 3, 2025, for inclusion in the ceremony and listing on the WNA webpage. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gupCAEi5

SAVE THE DATE Join us for the 2025 WNA Virtual Membership Assembly and Annual Meeting! ??? Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025 ? Time: 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM (hard stop) ?? Location: Virtual REGISTRATION OPENING SOON! Be part of this important event to: ? Receive updates from WNA leadership and Task Forces ? Participate in voting on key action items ? Hear the results of the 2025 WNA elections ? Honor recently departed nurses in the Nightingale Tribute