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The Nurse Practice Act

The State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation & Licensing (DLR) has established the regulations (laws) governing the education, licensing, and practice of Licensed Practical Nurses, Registered Nurses, Midwives, and Advance Practice Nurse Prescribers in the State of Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act
The Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act is a collection of Wisconsin statutes and administrative codes that define and regulate the training, licensing, examination, and practice of nursing professionals in Wisconsin.

APA 7th ed. & the Wisconsin "Nurse Practice Act"
Details on finding and citing the "Nurse Practice Act."

Professional Organizations

American Nurses Association (ANA)
Includes Nursing Code of Ethics, professional standards, and Bill of Rights for nurses in the workplace.
Asian American / Pacific Islander Nurses Association, Inc. (AAPINA)
AAPINA serves as the unified voice for Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) nurses around the world. AAPINA strives to positively affect the health and well-being of AAPIs and their communities.
National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN)
NAHN is committed to advancing the health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote and advocate the educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses.
National Black Nurses Association (NBNA)
Since its inception in 1971, improving the health of African Americans through the provision of culturally competent health care services in community based health programs has been the cornerstone of the NBNA.
National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA)
NCEMNA advocates for equity and justice in nursing and health care for ethnic minority populations.
National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
Job opportunities, information about nursing schools, scholarships.
Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS)
The TCNS provides nurses with the knowledge necessary to ensure cultural competence and equity in practice and administration, and to enhance the quality of care that results in improved health and well being for people worldwide.

Careers in Nursing & Allied Health

Use these resources to explore careers in healthcare fields, with descriptions of the work, job trends, qualifications, and projected earnings.

Occupational Outlook Handbook: Registered Nurse
Training, education, job outlook, working conditions, and earning projections from the U.S. Dept. of Labor.
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurses
Occupational Outlook Handbook ONLINE summary
Nursing Assistants/Aides
Training, education, job outlook, working conditions, and earnings projections from the U.S. Dept. of Labor.

Nursing: Professional

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