From the board
March 2026
Hello Wisconsin ARN colleagues
Greetings from the Wisconsin chapter – have you missed us? Our Wisconsin chapter is attempting to come out of 3 long years of hibernation.
At one time, we were a vibrant chapter, hosting educational conferences and providing networking opportunities across the state. Then along came COVID and our entire operating model fell apart, as we were no longer able to meet in person at a host facility. Our last meeting was in March of 2022, when we hosted a free seminar “It’s Not All About Wheelchairs: Supporting Mental Health in the Rehabilitation Patient”. This was a test of change using a new model and I believe it was successful however we did not have access to the necessary technology at the time to continue.
Fast forward 4 years and we would like to try again, with your help…….
The Rehabilitation landscape within the state of Wisconsin has experienced much change over the past several years, with the opening of several new Rehabilitation hospitals and closing or consolidation of others. Our state chapter of ARN was formed October 3, 1976. 2026 will be the WI chapter’s 50th anniversary and it would be a shame for it not to succeed.
We want to hear from you
Help us reinvent our chapter by answering these questions
· What made you decide to be a member of the WI chapter?
o How can we attract others to join the chapter?
· What would you like the chapter to provide?
o Educational opportunities with contact hours?
o Networking?
o Should they be virtual or in person?
o Financial support for ARN conferences?
· Are you a CRRN?
o Would you like to see the chapter be more involved in supporting staff to attend a CRRN class?
· Have you attended a recent ARN educational conference? Was it
o Virtual?
o In person
o Hybrid?
· What is your current work setting (Name/type)?
· Would you be willing to be part of a small workgroup to craft our vision into reality?
Please email your responses to:
Anne Leclaire MSN, RN, CRRN, FARN