Wisconsin Parish Nurse Coalition
The Wisconsin Parish Nurse Coalition (WPNC) formed as a Special Interest Group (SIG) of the Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) in 1999.Who Can Belong?
WPNC Membership is open to WNA members who are practicing Parish Nurses or interested in parish nursing, an emerging specialty. WPNC members can run for office and vote. WPNC Friends are nurses or others interested in parish nursing but are not WNA members. WPNC Friends are encouraged to interact with this group.
Mission:
The WPNC will communicate a caring presence - locally, regionally, and statewide - while preserving, supporting, and advancing the professional practice of parish nursing.
Vision:
The WPNC unites and nurtures the professional development and practice of parish nursing within Wisconsin.
Goals:
- 1. Facilitate connections between Parish Nurses throughout the state;
2. Promote high standards of practice among Parish Nurses;
3. Support collaboration/cooperation between and among Parish Nurses and other nursing colleagues;
4. Provide a vehicle for communication of issues, education, and concerns of interest to Parish Nurses throughout the state.
WPNC Leadership:
WPNC's leadership team ensures the coalition has processes that are dynamic and flexible to needs of its membership and provides direction in meeting the goals of the coalition.
Elected leadership for the WPNC Steering Committee includes the:
- - Chairperson
- WPNC Membership Online Application
- WPNC Application for Membership/Friend
- Wisconsin Parish Nurse Coalition Steering Committee
- Parish Nurse Newsletters
- Wisconsin Parish Nurse Coalition Pre-Conference
- Basic Parish Nurse Preparation Programs
- Parish Nurse Resources
- Role of the Parish Nurse - Position Statement
- WPNC Bylaws
- WPNC Organizational Chart
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Chairperson of the Conference Planning Committee
- Chairperson of the Educational Programming Committee
- Chairperson of the Communication & Publication Committee
- Chairperson of the Nominations Committee
- Professional Development Committee
Leadership positions are elected every two (2) years. For more information call 1-800-362-3959 or email: info@wisconsinnurses.org.
How Do I Join WPNC
- Join online via WPNC Membership Application link below.
- Download an application by clicking on Parish Nurse Application for Membership/Friend.
- Contact the WNA office for a hard copy of the Parish Nurse Application at 1-800-362-3959.
- Return the application to the Wisconsin Nurses Association, 6117 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716.