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Table of ConTenTs1. Welcome from the MNA President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32. Welcome from the Executive Director . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53. Dates to Remember . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74. Convention Schedule Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95. Convention Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136. Featured Presenters: Wednesday Luncheon Speaker: Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN,

Asst. Vice President-Program, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Board of Nursing Updates for RNs and APRNs: Phyllis Johnson,

MSN, FNP-BC, Executive Director, Mississippi Board of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Thursday Sigma Theta Tau Luncheon Speaker: Tina Magers, PhD, MSN, RN-BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Thursday Luncheon Speaker: Curnis Upkins, SPHR, SHRM-SP,

Vice President of Human Resources, Mississippi Hospital Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Friday APRN Luncheon Speaker: Patricia Pearce, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP . . . . . . . . 35 Friday Joint Session with RNs, APRNs, and Students Speaker:

John Dowdy, Director, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Saturday APRN Luncheon Speaker: Carolyn Buppert, MSN, JD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367. Abstract Poster Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 388. House of Delegates Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399. Convention Policies and Procedures HOD Rules and Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4010. Responsibilities of the MNA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4311. Candidates for MNA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4512. Bringing the 70s Back: PAC Party (hosted by the MNA Political Action Committee) . . . . . . . . . . 5213. MNF Silent Auction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5314. 2017 Convention Sponsors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5415. 2017 Convention Sponsors and Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5716. MNA Membership Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5917. MNA Political Action Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6018. MNA Convention Planning and Provider Unit Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6119. MNF Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 MNF Scholarships and Stipends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 MNF Brick Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 MNF Coffee Club Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 MNF Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6620. MNA Board of Directors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6721. MNA District Presidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6822. District Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6923. MNA Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7024. Layout of Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

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Nursing Colleagues:

On behalf of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association’s Board of Directors, I am honored to welcome you to the Mississippi Nurses’ Association’s 106th Annual Convention, Explore, Ignite, Excel: The Power of Nursing! I know you’ll enjoy joining with your colleagues from across the State of Mississippi and our surrounding states as you experience this much-anticipated event!

Clinical, leadership, workshops, and trending topics – the Convention offers a plethora of continuing education sessions from which to select. Take time to connect with our numerous exhibitors during the extensive Exhibitors Expo featuring the latest in products and services. Don’t miss an opportunity to network with your colleagues at the University of Mississippi Medical

Center School of Nursing Alumni Reception for alumni and friends on Wednesday evening. On Thursday evening, the Bringing the 70s Back: PAC Party will give you a chance to network, hear the best in Motown and Disco, and have a great time while you support the MNA PAC. Feel free to show off your best 70s style and you might just be the “Coolest” (best dressed in 70s style).

The House of Delegates is a key component of Convention. The decisions of the House of Delegates will be instrumental in determining the strategic direction of MNA. This year’s House of Delegates will convene on Wednesday, October 18th to elect four MNA Board positions: President; Treasurer; Director, Council on Nursing Education; and Director, Council on Organizational Affairs along with three members for the Committee on Nominations. The House of Delegates is important to MNA and to the advancement of the nursing profession. I commend all the MNA members serving in the House of Delegates.

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Hello Everyone:

Thank you for your attendance and participation at this year’s Mississippi Nurses’ Association Annual Convention! MNA is proud to represent registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses across all nursing roles. Likewise, we are also proud to provide you a unique Convention experience. We are confident that you will find the Convention provides a blend of content-rich sessions to advance your professional knowledge while providing numerous opportunities to network – all in a fun-filled atmosphere!

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Welcome to MNA’s 106th Annual Convention! The Power of Nursing will be on full display at the MNA 2017 Convention. The Convention Planning Committee and the Provider Unit have ensured that topics are aligned with our theme and arranged a stellar lineup of dynamic presenters. Although every effort has been made to finalize rooms as well as presenters and their presentations, please note that all event locations, presenters, and/or presentations are subject to change. Refer to the Mobile App for the most current session information.

Continuing Education (CEs)The Mississippi Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Hours are awarded only for the session hours you attend. Contact hours to be awarded for each session will be posted as part of the session announcements listed in this section of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association 2017 Annual Convention book and on the MNA Mobile App.

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can be printed 24 hours after completing the evaluation).

New Certification Process: Beginning Monday, October 30th you may log in and view all sessions that were available for the days you attended. Please complete surveys only for the sessions attended. Please complete all surveys by Friday, December 1st. After December 1st surveys will be closed; however, certificates for the surveys you completed will remain available.

Tuesday, October 17, 2017:Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. Registration . . . . . . . . . . . MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center Lobby

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Lisa Campbell, DNP, RN, APHN-BC; Kay Henry, MSN, RN, Director of Nursing, Mississippi Department of Health; & Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN Sponsored by: Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

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Wednesday, October 18, 2017:Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . MS Coast Coliseum & Convention CenterLobby

8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. house of Delegates: Resolutions & Legislation (2.0 c/h) . . . hall D5-8 • MississippiNursesTakeAction with Amber Arnold, DNP, RN; Sandra Arnold, MSN, RN; Lorraine Gaddis, PhD, PMHNP-BC;

Tonya Moore, PhD, RN; Deloris Slade, MSN, FNP-BC; and Teresa Malone, MNA Executive Director

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andSpiritualCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Sharon McElwain, DNP, FNP-C & Mary Jackson, MSN, FNP-C, CEN • Work/LifeBalance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with K.C. Arnold, ANP, BC-ADM; Roderick Green, PMHNP-BC; Alicia Lundstrom, PhD, RN, CNE

9:35 a.m. – 10:35 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • TheExperiencesandMeaningsofNursingProfessionalIdentityforNursesinSenior LeadershipPositions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2

with Tina Ferrell, PhD, RN, NEA-BC • NursingManagementofADHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D3 with Alanna Wright, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Silent Auction with the Mississippi Nurses Foundation . . . . . . Lobby

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10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.5 c/h) • StrategiesforSuccessfulRecruitmentandRetentionofEthnicMinority

StudentsintoSchoolsofNursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D2 with P. Renee Williams, PhD, RN, CCE • PatientSafetyandHowitCanImpactYou:TheNurse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Madeline Coleman, JD, MS, RN, CPHQ

12:30 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Wednesday Luncheon (1.25 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hall C • Re-imaginingtheRoleofNursesinPopulationHealth

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1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • Academic&ClinicalPartnerships:Benefits,Challenges,&Opportunities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Jenna Barton, PhD, RN, PCCN-K & Laura Shank, MSN, RN, CEN • SupportingClinicalReasoningthroughaMockCodeSimulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Jill White, PhD, RN & Mary McNair, PhD, RN • TheExplorationofPatient-CenteredCare:IgnitingaPathtoImprovingHealthOutcomes . . . . . . D4 with Addie Herrod, DNP

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Simulation-IntegratedNursingCurriculum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Alaina Herrington, MSN, RN, CHSE, CNOR • SupportingNurse’sDeliveryofCommunicationDuringEndofLifeCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4

with Sondra Lee, DNP, FNP-C

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Session (2.0 c/h) • Bio-SafetyforHealthcareProviders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D9 with Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNP-BC; Paula Vital, BSN, RN; & Heath Williams, NRP, CEDP,

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4:05 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • UtilizingaConcept-BasedCurriculumandProblem-BasedLearningStrategiestoEducatein

anEvidence-BasedWorld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Neeli C. Kirkendall, MSN, RN, FNP-C

• ACallforAdvocacy:TheOpioidEpidemic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Amanda Criswell, MSN, RN-BC, CEN, NEA-BC

5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Alumni Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Redding houseUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Alumni Reception for Alumni & Friends 770 Jackson Street, Vieux Marche, Biloxi, MS(located within walking distance of the Beau Rivage)

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Thursday, October 19, 2017:Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . MS Coast Coliseum & Convention CenterLobby

7:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Powerful Exhibitors Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3

7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. District Presidents’ Breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon Silent Auction with The Mississippi Nurses Foundation . . . . . .Lobby

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • ClinicalNurseLeadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Ashley Krebs, PhD, RN • DiabetesExerciseProtocolBasedonComorbiditiesinPrimaryCare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Geraldine Young, DNP, FNP-BC, CDE • PrimaryPalliativeCareforRNs&APRNs:It’sNotJustfortheSpecialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 with Ellen P. Moore, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC; Susan L. Montgomery, DNP, FNP-BC; & Betty H. Lang, DNP, FNP-BC

9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. RN/APRN Plenary (1.0 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5-8 • SessionTBA

10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Session (1.0 c/h) • ExpandingCredentials&BenefitsofDNP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Teresa A. Jones, BSN, RN, CNOR & Robin Christian, DNP, FNP-C Sponsored by: MS Baccalaureate & Higher Degree Nursing Council

10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Abstract Poster Session (1.0 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Niche Lobby (closed from 11:20am – 11:30am)

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Sigma Theta Tau Luncheon (1.0 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L5-6 • PowerofNursingExcellence-MagnetDesignation with Tina Magers, PhD, MSN, RN-BC Sponsored by: University of Southern Mississippi Gamma Lambda Chapter

12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Thursday Luncheon (1.0 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hall C • NursesLeadingtheChangingParadigmsinHealthcare with Curnis Upkins, SPHR, SHRM-SP, Vice President, Human Resources & Workforce Services, Mississippi Hospital Association Sponsored by: North Sunflower Medical Center

1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Powerful Exhibitors Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3

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1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. RN Plenary (1.5 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5-8 • DedicatedtoRN’s:MSBoardofNursingPanelDiscussion with Phyllis Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC, Executive Director MS BON; Brett Thompson, Esq.,

Deputy Director; & Shan Montgomery, MBA, Director of Finance & Operations

1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.5 c/h) • CyberLiability:Resources&Risks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Anne Everett, MSN, RN & Tabatha Peninger, BSN, RN • HIVMedications&BarrierstoAdherence(incl.1.0PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Billy Brown, RPh & Mauda Mounger, MPH

1:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Workshop (1.75 c/h) • HowKinesioTapingCanHelpYourPatients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 with Mallory Harris, PTA, CLT-LANA, CKTP

2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Powerful Exhibitors Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E3

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • SessionwithNursingStudents(MASN)-PowerofNursingExcellence-MagnetDesignation . . . D5-8 with Tina Magers, PhD, MSN, RN-BC • RapidEmergencyProvider/NursingTeamAssessmentinCriticalAccessHospitals . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Marti Jordan, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, ATLS, ACLS, PALS, FCCS • WhatEveryPrimaryCareProviderShouldKnowAboutLymphadenopathy&

OtherPalpableLesionsinChildren(incl.0.25PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 with Bryant McCrary, MD

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Workshop (2.0 c/h) • Heart:Normal&AbnormalSounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with

4:05 p.m. – 5:05 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • ImplementationofGraduateNurseResidencyProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Shana Cummings, MSN, RN • TheMississippiPerinatalQualityCollaborative:AdvancingEvidence-BasedPracticesto

ImproveObstetricOutcomes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Charlene Collier, MD, MPH, MHS, FACOP; Denise Hancock, PhD, RN, LCCE; & Wengora Thompson, MPH • GeriatricWellnessVisits(incl.0.5PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 with Lisa Byrd, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, Gerontologist, FAANP

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Friday, October 20, 2017:Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

6:45 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. APRN Breakfast & Update (0.75 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hall C • TheProfessionalBusinessoftheMississippiAPRN with Donnie Scoggin, FNP, MS House of Rep Dist 89; Rebecca Cagle, PhD, FNP-BC, PMHNP- BC, RN, Director, Council on Advanced Practice; & Teresa Malone, MNA Executive Director Sponsored by: Neal & Associates

7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. APRN Registration . . . . . . MS Coast Coliseum & Convention CenterLobby

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon Powerful Exhibitors Expo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D10-12

7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Break with Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D10-12

8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Joint Session for RNs, APRNs and Students (MASN) (1.0 c/h) . . . . D5-8 • TheOpioidEpidemic(incl.1.0PharmCredit) with John Dowdy, Director, Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics Sponsored by: UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi

9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Break with Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D10-12

9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • IncreasingParentalSelf-EfficacytoImpactChildHealthBehavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Calvin French, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC • PostmenopausalDyspareunia(incl.0.5PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Michael McKay, MD • NewBoardofNursingRegulations:QA/QI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 with K.C. Arnold, ANP, BC-ADM

10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. APRN Plenary (1.5 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D5-8 • MississippiBoardofNursingPanelDiscussion(incl0.5PharmCredit) with Phyllis Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC, Executive Director, MS BON; Brett Thompson, Esq.,

Deputy Director; & Shan Montgomery, MBA, Director of Finance & Operations

12:20 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Friday APRN Luncheon (1.5 c/h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . hall C • NursingandProfessionalism:TheSpectrumofImpact with Patricia Pearce, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP

1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. Session (1.0 c/h) • FamousPeoplewithDiabetes:ACaseStudyExploringtheUseof

NewandEmergingBasalInsulins(incl1.0PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Virginia Valentine, APRN-CNS, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE Sponsored by: The France Foundation

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1:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Workshop (2.0 c/h) • BasicSuturing(incl.0.75PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 with Bryan Combs, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CNL, ATC

1:50 p.m. – 3:50 p.m. Special Nexplanon Implant Training (No CE) • NexplanonImplant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D9 with Jan Lemons, FNP

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • CurrentGuidelinesforSTDTreatment(incl.1.0PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Cherry Graves, FNP • NeverRelaxed:IdentifyingandManagingPostTraumaticStressDisorder

inPrimaryCare(incl0.75PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Shonda Phelon, DNP, FNP-BC • ChoosingtheRightMedicationsforWounds(incl.1.0PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D4 with Gayle Harrell, NP-C, CWCN

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Saturday, October 21, 2017:Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

7:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon APRN Registration . . . . . MS Coast Coliseum & Convention CenterLobby

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • ConcreteAngels:RecognizingChildAbuse&Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Carley Mahon, MSN • MedicationsintheManagementofPsoriasisand

OtherTopicalTherapies(incl.1.0PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with S. Jentry Fairchild, PharmD, BCPS, Clinical Pharmacist

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Workshop (2.0 c/h) • AdvancedSuturing(incl0.75PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D1 with Bryan Combs, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, CNL, ATC

9:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Break

9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions (1.0 c/h) • ItisCommon:Dermatoses(incl.0.75PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Ron Lubritz, MD, FAAD, FACP, Clinical Professor • Non-AlcoholicSteatohepatitis(incl.0.75PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4

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9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Session (2.0 c/h) • Non-OpiatePainManagement(incl2.0PharmCredits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D2 with Alice Messer, DNP, RN, FNP-BC

10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Workshop (2.0 c/h) • EKGWorkshop(incl.0.5PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D9 with Teresa Stanford, DNP, FNP

10:20 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. Concurrent Session (1.0 c/h) • Anti-Depressants:WhatistheDifference?(incl.1.0PharmCredit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D3 with Roderick Green, PMHNP

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2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Concurrent Session (2.0 c/h) • EndocrineGuidelinesforType2Diabetes(incl.2.0PharmCredits) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D4 with Adrienne Brewer, DNP, FNP-BC, CDE

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WEDNESDAy, OCTOBER 18LUNChEON SPEAKER

Re-Imagining the Role of Nurses in Population health

Paul Kuehnert, DNP, RN, FAAN

Dr. Paul Kuehnert serves as Assistant Vice President - Program, for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) where he provides leadership and management direction for the Foundation’s work related to leadership and transforming health and health care systems.

As an executive leader for more than 25 years, Dr. Kuehnert has led both governmental and community-based organizations in order to help people lead healthier lives. In the late 1980s he was a founder and later CEO of Community Response, Inc., one of the Chicago-area’s largest housing, nutrition, and social service providers for people living with HIV/AIDS. He moved to Maine in 1999 and served in the state health department, leading the development of a regional public health system, and becoming deputy director of the department in 2005. From 2006 until 2012 when he joined RWJF, Dr. Kuehnert was the county health officer and executive director for health in Kane County, Illinois, a metro-Chicago county of 515,000, where he worked with leaders from the private and public sectors to create the first county-level master plan in Illinois that integrated health, land use, and transportation.

Dr. Kuehnert is a pediatric nurse practitioner and holds the Doctor of Nursing Practice in executive leadership as well as the Master of Science in public health nursing degrees from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He was named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow in 2004 and inducted into the American Academy of Nursing in 2015.

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ThURSDAy, OCTOBER 19 & FRIDAy, OCTOBER 20

BOARD OF NURSING UPDATESPhyllis Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC

Executive Director, MS Board of Nursing

Phyllis Johnson is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Board of Nursing. She attended Mississippi University for Women where she received both her BSN and MSN. Prior to joining the Board of Nursing, she was employed as a Family Nurse Practitioner at the Department of Veterans Affairs Sonny Montgomery Medical Center (VA) in Jackson, serving in numerous administrative and clinical roles. In addition to her nursing degrees, she obtained a Master of Science degree in Biology with emphasis in Genetics and Molecular Biology. Ms. Johnson recently retired from the US Navy Reserves at the rank of Commander. She served as the Senior Medical Provider for the Navy Operations Support Center and was responsible for the medical readiness of approximately 200 members.

Phyllis Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC

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ThURSDAy, OCTOBER 19SIGMA ThETA TAU LUNChEON

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Power of Nursing Excellence - Magnet DesignationTina Magers, PhD, MSN, RN-BC

Dr. Tina Magers has over 35 years of experience as an RN in roles ranging from a critical care nurse to nursing instructor. Dr. Magers received her bachelor’s degree from Mississippi College. She completed her MSN from University Medical Center in 1992 and was nursing faculty at Mississippi College from 1992-2002. The last fifteen years Dr. Magers has worked in nursing professional development in various roles at MS Baptist Medical Center in Jackson. She is board certified in nursing professional development, holds a Ph.D. in Nursing Education and Administration from William Carey University, and completed a graduate certificate in evidence-based practice from Arizona State University. She enjoys her roles at Baptist as the Nursing Excellence and Research Coordinator and delights in opportunities to mentor others in evidence-based practice. Dr. Magers received the 2017 Nurse of the Year award at Baptist and she leads the journey to excellence at Mississippi Baptist Medical Center - Mississippi’s first Magnet® designated hospital.

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ThURSDAy, OCTOBER 19LUNChEON SPEAKER

Nurses Leading the Changing Paradigmsin healthcare

Curnis Upkins, SPHR, SHRM-SPVice President of Human Resources and Workforce Services,

Mississippi Hospital Association

Curnis Upkins is the Vice President of Human Resources and Workforce Services for the Mississippi Hospital Association. Mr. Upkins’ leadership experience in the hospital, non-profit, and state agency settings includes serving as Vice President of the Health Careers Center & Director of Unemployment Insurance Program with the Mississippi Hospital Association; Director of Human Resources for St. Dominic – Jackson Memorial Hospital; and Unemployment Insurance Administrative Law Judge with the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. He has more than 30 years of experience in Human Resources and more than 22 years of experience in leadership training and conflict resolution.

He is a 1979 graduate of Jackson State University. His leadership education includes completing Mississippi Economic Council’s Leadership Mississippi Program, Mississippi State Personnel Board’s Leadership and Supervisory Training Program, Mississippi Judiciary College Administrative Law Program, and University of Southern Mississippi’s Training and Development Certificate Program. He has conducted staff development leadership training programs for hospitals and other healthcare providers, educational institutions, community service organizations, and for the Mississippi National Guard. Curnis has attained the distinction of Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) and the Society for Human Resources Management’s Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification.

Curnis Upkins,SPhR, ShRM-SP

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FRIDAy, OCTOBER 20APRN LUNChEON SPEAKER

Nursing and Professionalism: The Spectrum of Impact

Patricia Pearse, PhD, MPH, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP

Patricia F. Pearce, MPH, PhD, FNP-BC, FAAANP, FNAP. Dr. Pearce has had a lengthy and positive career in nursing. Her clinical background is extensive, and research interests are in qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method research, and in working with evidence-based practice. Dr. Pearce also has interest and experience in information management, and heightening usability for effective and efficient practice, education, research, and health policy. She has precepted, taught and mentored staff nurses, nurse practitioners, and BSN, MSN, DNP, and PhD students, completed numerous presentations at local through international venues, and has published extensively. She has served on and led too-many to-count committees within the university, as well as in state and national nursing organizations. Her educational background includes degrees from Loyola University New Orleans (History; Nursing), Master in Public Health from Tulane University School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine, Masters in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women, and PhD in Nursing, with minor in Information Science from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She teaches Master’s and DNP students, has served as the DNP Coordinator, Director of the School of Nursing, and is currently the Interim Dean of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies at Loyola University New Orleans.

Patricia Pearse, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP

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FRIDAy, OCTOBER 20JOINT SESSION :

RNs, APRNs and Students

The Opioid EpidemicJohn Dowdy, Director, MS Bureau of Narcotics

John Dowdy is recognized throughout Mississippi and the country for his work in law enforcement and his dedication to keeping our country safe. Mr. Dowdy is the Director of the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and has a wealth of experience and knowledge in combating the opioid epidemic. Prior to being appointed by Governor Phil Bryant, he worked in the United States Attorney’s General Office for nearly 28 years serving in the positions of Assistant U.S. Attorney General, Criminal Chief, and United States Attorney. Known for his dedication and professionalism, he has received numerous achievement awards for his work, including a certificate of appreciation for his work after the terrorist attacks of September 2011. Mr. Dowdy received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and his law degree from Mississippi College.

John Dowdy, Director, MS Bureau

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SATURDAy, OCTOBER 21APRN LUNChEON SPEAKER

5 Things All APRNs Need to KnowCarolyn Buppert, MSN, JD

Carolyn Buppert is an attorney who focuses on the legal issues affecting nurses, advanced practice clinicians and their employers. Her clients include medical centers, practices and practitioners, state associations, insurers, universities, and a national certification organization. She is the author of “The Nurse Practitioner’s Business Practice and Legal Guide” and 7 other books on legal issues. She has a YouTube channel in which she dispenses legal advice, in small doses, for nurse practitioners. She practiced as a nurse practitioner for 16 years before focusing exclusively on legal matters.

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RESEARCh QUALITy IMPROVEMENT

EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

Don’t Miss This Opportunity!!

Abstract Poster Session: Thursday, October 19A traditional poster session designed to provide you an opportunity to explore innovative strategies

and research that are enhancing clinical, patient, and educational outcomes through evidence-based nursing practice. Authors will be available to discuss their projects with you!

Council on Nursing Research

Director: Lorraine Gaddis, PhD, RN, FNP-BC

Members:Vicki Bingham, PhD, RN, CPE

Bonnie Harbaugh, PhD, RN Addie Herrod, DNP, RN, FNP-BC

John Hodnett, Jr., DNP, M.Ed, RN, LPC Alena Lester, DNP, APRN, FNP-CDeborah Mauffray, RN, CWOCN Beverly Oliver, MSN, RN, FNP-BC Donna Pritchard, MSN, RN, CFNP

Jennifer Robinson, PhD, RNMary Stewart, PhD, RN

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Mississippi Nurses’ Associationhouse of Delegates

October 18, 2017

Call to Order: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Debra Allen, MSN, RN, MNA President

Pledge of AllegianceInvocationAppointment of Tellers

Establishment of a Quorum

Adoption of Standing Rules of Order

Adoption of Agenda

Approval of Minutes from 2016: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandi Arnold, MSN, RN, MNA Secretary

Report from Nominating Committee: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Michelle Burns, MSN, RN, Chair

Receipt of Nominations from the Floor

Candidate’s Remarks

President’s Report: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Allen, MSN, RN, MNA President

Treasurer’s Report: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Barnes, BSN, RN, Treasurer

Membership Report: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tonya Moore, PhD, RN, Vice President

Report from Mississippi Nurses Foundation: Ka Russum, MPh, BSN, RN, MNF President & Rosalyn howard, MNF Executive Director

Report from MASN: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matthew Allred, MASN President

Introduction of Resolutions: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Arnold, DNP, RN, Director Council on Organizational Affairs

Executive Director’s Report & Legislative Update: . . Teresa Malone, Executive Director

Old Business:

New Business:

Presentation of New Officers

Closing Announcements

*BreaksandlunchwillbeinsertedintotheAgendabytheChair

Note: Nursing Organization Reports available online at www.msnurses.org:MississippiBoardofNursing;MississippiOrganizationofNurseExecutives;MississippiStateDepartmentofHealth;Deans&Directors’Council,MississippiSchoolsofNursing;MississippiInstitutionsofHigherLearning;TheMississippiBaccalaureateandHigherDegreeNursingCouncil

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MNA Convention Policies and ProceduresPOLITICKING:Convention Center walls may NOT be used for campaign materials. Candidates are responsible for securing their own materials (including easels) and removing signs.

SESSION CREDITS & EVALUATIONSON-LINE ONLY: To receive contact hours for a session, each attendee must: 1) attend the entire session, and 2) complete the evaluation on-line – available on Monday, October 30th. Once a session evaluation has been successfully completed, you will be able to print your certificate for that session – available 24 hours after completing the evaluation. New Certification Process: Beginning Monday, October 30th you may log in and view all sessions that were available for the days you attended. Please complete surveys only for the sessions attended. Please complete all surveys by Friday, December 1st. After December 1st surveys will be closed; however, certificates for the surveys you completed will remain available.

MNA MOBILE APPMNA’s Mobile App includes session information and updates, speaker information and photos, speaker presentations, networking opportunities, and much more. Search MS Nurses Association in the ‘App Store’ or ‘Play Store’ and download the app.

PRESENTATION hANDOUTS:In keeping with MNA’s green policy, all available handouts will be posted to the MNA Mobile App.

WI-FI ZONE:Registered attendees will have access to standard free Wi-Fi within the MNA Convention designated areas of the Convention Center.

NAME BADGES:Registered attendees MUST wear their official Convention name badges at all times to access Convention events.

FIREARMS/WEAPONS:Firearms are prohibited on the premises of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center and the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino.

FORCE MAJEURE:In the event MNA should find it necessary to cancel or postpone the 2017 MNA Annual Convention for any reason, including but not limited to, acts of nature or terrorism, low registration or other circumstances beyond MNA’s control, MNA’s liability shall be limited to the refund of registration fees paid to MNA.

CONFERENCE ATTIRE:Attire at the MNA Convention is business casual. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center strives to keep meeting rooms at a comfortable temperature, but layered clothing is strongly suggested and comfortable shoes are highly recommended.

ChILDREN: Children (including infants) under the age of 16 are not allowed in Convention sessions or the Exhibit Hall due to safety concerns, audio recording, and maintaining an appropriate learning environment.

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PhOTOGRAPhS/VIDEO: MNA will take photographs and video during the Convention and reproduce them in educational, news, or promotional material—whether in print, electronic, or other media—including the MNA Web site. By registering, presenting, volunteering, or participating in the MNA Convention, you grant MNA the right to use your name, photograph, and biography for such purposes.

house of Delegates Rules & Procedures1. Only delegates shall be seated in the section reserved for the House of Delegates. All delegates

must wear their official name badge to all sessions of the House.

2. Delegate substitutions by an alternate must be authorized by the appropriate District President prior to the participation of the alternate.

3. All questions concerning those entitled to vote shall be referred to the Credentials Committee. Final seating of contested delegates shall present his/her voting ticket to election officials before being issued an official ballot.

4. A one minute speech may be allowed for each nomination from the floor of the House.

5. Any resolution presented by a delegate to the House of Delegates not approved by an appropriate MNA structural unit or the Committee on Resolutions must receive a majority vote by the House to reach the floor and a three-fourths vote to be adopted.

6. Emergency resolutions may be submitted to the MNA Committee on Resolutions at Convention by 4:30 p.m. on October 17, 2017. Resolutions should be given to a MNA staff member at registration. These must be signed by an official representative of the group submitting the resolution. If the Committee is in doubt about the emergency nature or advisability of the resolution submitted in the prescribed manner, the resolution is referred to the MNA President, who may refer it to the Board of Directors for a final decision.

7. The delegates shall act initially on the resolves and then on the enabling clauses of any resolution being presented to the House.

8. To obtain the floor, a delegate shall approach a floor microphone and address the chair, “Madam President.” Upon recognition by the chair, the delegate shall give name and district, and may speak.

9. All main motions and amendments shall be in writing on the official motion form, signed by the maker and the seconder, and shall be sent directly to the Monitor for immediate processing and forwarding to the Chair as soon as the speaker is recognized.

10. No delegate shall speak more than twice to the same questions on the same day. The second opportunity may be granted only after every other delegate desiring the floor has spoken.

11. Debate shall be limited to three minutes per person. Extension of time may be granted by a majority vote of the House.

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12. Any member of MNA who is not a delegate may be granted the privilege of the floor, but shall speak only once to a question and only after all delegates wishing to speak have had the opportunity to speak. When giving name and district, such member shall indicate that he or she is not a delegate.

13. Business interrupted by an adjournment of the meeting of the House of Delegates shall be resumed at the next meeting of the House of Delegates at the point where it was interrupted.

14. To minimize disruption of the work of the House of Delegates and all related meetings, all electronic devices shall be set to vibrate.

15. These Convention Rules shall be amended or suspended by a two-thirds vote of the House.

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Responsibilities of the MNA Board of DirectorsPresident . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Debra Allen, MSN, RNThe President elected in odd-number years, serves the Association for a two-year term. • PresidesatBoardofDirectors’meetingandtheMNAHouseofDelegates • RepresentstheAssociationinallofficialmatters • ServesasarepresentativetotheAmericanNurses’AssociationMembershipAssembly • AppointscommitteesandthemembersofsamewiththeapprovaloftheBoardofDirectors • KeepstheBoardofDirectorsinformedonmattersofimportancetotheassociation • Preparesanannualreportofactivitiesoftheprecedingyear • ReportsactivitiesoftheBoardofDirectorstotheMembership

Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tonya Moore, PhD, RNThe Vice-President, elected in even-numbered years, serves for a two-year term. The Vice President is responsible for activities related to membership which includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, retention, and member services. Additionally, the Vice President presides in the absence of the President.

Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandi Arnold, MSN, RNThe Secretary, elected in even-numbered years, serves a term of office for two years. • ResponsibleforrecordkeepingandreportingofmeetingstoMNA. • Embossessignatureasrequiredondocumentstomeetofficialrequirements. • Performsotherdutiesasisusualandcustomarytotheoffice.

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ann Barnes, BSN, RNThe treasurer, elected in odd-numbered years, serves a term of office for two years. The treasurer works with the Finance Committee and the Executive Director in running the financial affairs of the Association.

Director, Council on Advanced Practice . . . . . . . Rebecca Cagle, PhD, FNP-C, PMhNP-BCThe Director shall be concerned with issues related to the advanced practice nurse, i.e. nurse practitioners and certified mid-wives. This Council also assists in planning the Nurse Practitioner Spring Conference and the fall workshop in October.

Director, Council on health Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alice Messer, DNP, RN, FNP-BCThe Council on Health Affairs is responsible for assisting with activities relating to: the relevant, scientific and educational development and changes in health needs and practices and delivery systems; state and national affairs, legislation, and policies; and liaison with other health organizations for the advancement of health care.

Director, Council on Nursing Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deloris Slade, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, This Council is specifically responsible for recommending continuing education policy and revisions to the Board of Directors. The Director is responsible for meeting with the Provider Unit, a standing committee under the Council on Nursing Education. The Director should be familiar with the MNA Self Study where the Continuing Education process is clearly defined.

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Director, Council on Nursing Practice . . .Shonda Phelon, DNP, FNP-BC, PMhNP-BC, GNP-BCThe Director shall be concerned with advancing the practice of nursing which relate to the scope of standards of nursing practice; the ethical and legal aspects of nursing practice; the practice of individual nurses; and the trends for improvement of health care with nursing practice implications.

Director, Council on Nursing Research . . . . . . . . . . . . Lorraine Gaddis, PhD, RN, FNP-BCThis Council is concerned with advancing the profession of nursing through MNA sponsored activities which relate to the improvement of health care; social, scientific, and educational changes in health needs; protection of human subjects through established standards, and methods in research; research promotions; and the development of theory and dissemination of findings.

Director, Council on Organizational Affairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amber Arnold, DNP, RNThis Council on Organizational Affairs is responsible for assisting with activities which relate to the growth and maintenance of the organization including the Annual Convention. The Council is composed of the committees on Bylaws, Convention Planning, and Awards.

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Candidates for MNA Board of DirectorsThe House of Delegates for the 106th Mississippi Nurses’ Association Convention will elect two Board officers, two Council Directors, and three members of the Committee on Nominations during the one-day session, Wednesday, October 18, 2017. The delegates will elect the President, Treasurer, and Directors for the Councils on Education and Organizational Affairs. Seven candidates have declared for the MNA Board of Directors. Nominations may also be made from the floor.

PresidentDebra “Debbie” Allen MSN, RN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(District 21)

TreasurerSandra “Sandi” Arnold, MSN, RN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (District 07)Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (District 13)

Director, Council on Nursing EducationAmber Arnold, DNP, RN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (District 13)Tomekia Luckett, PhD, RN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (District 07)

Director, Council on Organizational AffairsLisa Deloris Slade, MSN, FNP-BC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (District 07)

Committee on NominationsNo candidates

The Board positions shall each serve a term of office for two years. He/she will assume the duties of the position at the close of the annual meeting.

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POSITION OF PRESIDENTCandidates who have qualified for this position:

Debra “Debbie” Allen, MSN, RNBiographical Profile: Debra (Debbie) Allen is a graduate of the University of Mississippi and Delta

State University. Debbie has been a faculty member at the Robert E. Smith School of Nursing at Delta State University (DSU) for 22 years where she has been active on DSU’s faculty senate, Student Success Task Force, First Year Seminar and various other committees. She also serves as DSU’s Student Nurses Faculty Advisor. Prior to DSU, Debbie was Director of Nursing at King’s Daughters Hospital and worked at Delta Regional Medical Center as Nursing Administrative Supervisor. Debbie is also a faculty member at Hurst Review Services, Inc. Debbie is the current President of MNA and has served as MNA Vice-President, past President of her District and chair of MNA nominations committee as well as various other MNA and MNF committees throughout her career. She is a past Board member on the Mississippi Board of Nursing and a past Mississippi Association of Student Nurses Advisor. In addition, she is President of Sigma Theta Tau International, Pi Xi Chapter. Debbie was awarded the Nightingale Nursing Faculty of the Year, H.E.A.D.W.A.E. Faculty of the Year for DSU and DSU’s Kossmans’ Teacher of the Year. She has been a speaker at various events and ceremonies.

Statement of Intent: As a member of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association (MNA) for 27 years, I have served as President, Vice-President, Chair of the MNA Nominations Committee, member of the Health Affairs Committee, District 21 President, and as a delegate for MNA and ANA. I have had the honor of serving on several committees for the Mississippi Nurses’ Foundation (MNF) including the Nightingale and Car Tag Stipend Scholarship Committees. I have also served as the MNA/MASN Faculty Advisor. My past and current involvement allows me to guide this organization and understand the importance of membership, policy, positions and programs as we continue development of our vital organization. If re-elected President, I will strive to improve communication between members, the Board, the districts, and our nursing students throughout the state in an effort to be the voice for Mississippi Nurses and to bring in new members. The MNA President must continue to preserve a sound and accurate course for our future, by providing the members and the Board of Directors the necessary information to review, plan and act upon critical issues/requests. I, if re-elected as President, will strive to maintain our visibility across the state for this organization to sustain and achieve goals that will help guide MNA’s future initiatives for the nurses and patients of Mississippi.

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POSITION OF TREASURERCandidates who have qualified for this position:

Sandra “Sandi” Arnold, MSN, RNBiographical Profile: Sandra (Sandi) Arnold is a registered nurse from Petal, MS. She is employed

at Hattiesburg Clinic as the Director of Clinical Education and currently serves as Secretary on the MNA Board of Directors since 2015. Previously Sandi served as MNA Director of the Council on Nursing Practice from 2011 through 2015.

During her nursing career of 33 years, Sandi has been employed at Rush Hospital in Meridian, MS; St. David’s Community Hospital in Austin, Texas; and at Hattiesburg Clinic in Hattiesburg, MS. She has served as a staff nurse, nurse manager, satellite director, and in her current position as director of clinical education. She started her nursing career with an AON from Meridian Community College and then received a BSN and later an MSN in education from William Carey University.

Sandi’s professional affiliations include MNA, Sigma Theta Tau - Upsilon Theta Chapter, National League for Nursing, Medical Group Management Association, the Nurse Advisory Council for William Carey University and Pearl River Community College and the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators (NADDI). In addition, she serves as vice president of a local Breast Cancer Awareness Team (BCAT).

Statement of Intent: Serving as an officer on the MNA Board of Directors has become an important part of my nursing career, and through MNA, I have been granted the opportunity to serve the nurses of our state. I feel I have a thorough understanding of how each position on the MNA Board plays an integral role in the successful accomplishments of our organization. It is my desire to continue to serve by asking for your support as I run for Treasurer.

As Treasurer of MNA, I pledge to work closely with the Board members and Executive Director to ensure that MNA continues to advance in a positive financial position with sound fiscal policies and programs to benefit the membership of MNA and advance MNA’s mission. I have served on the MNA Committee for Finance for the past four years and have gained a comprehensive understanding of the financial challenges of MNA as a non-profit and the significance of monitoring the fiscal practices of our organization. Working in leadership roles throughout my nursing career has allowed me to gain valuable experience with budget preparations and I feel these experiences, combined with my experience in serving on the Finance Committee, have prepared me to serve effectively as the Treasurer of MNA.

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If elected, I will serve MNA in a positive professional manner, and I will render my best services to accomplish the tasks assigned to me. Thank you for your support and involvement in MNA, for you are truly the voice of MNA, and together we can make a difference. I hope you will consider giving me the privilege to serve as Treasurer for MNA. If you have any questions before the election, please feel free to contact me.

Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNPBiographical Profile: Dr. Carl Mangum is running for Treasurer of MNA. He served as Vice-President

of MNA from 2007 to 2011. He has also served on the Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi, Professional Advisory Board and the Board of Directors. Dr. Mangum taught nursing for 17 years at UMMC and worked at Mississippi State Hospital before that. He has three daughters-in-law that are Registered Nurses, two here in Mississippi. He has many reasons to see nurses in this state and this association succeed. The financial stability is paramount for a successful association. Dr. Mangum will do what it takes to keep the association on solid footing financially.

Statement of Intent: I am Carl Mangum and I am running for Treasurer of MNA. I have many reasons to see nurses in this state and this association succeed. My three daughters-in-law are Registered Nurses, two here in Mississippi. The financial stability is paramount for a successful association. I will do what it takes to keep the association on solid footing financially.

Goal 1: Review all financial documents in a timely manner. Goal 2: Assist the Board of Directors in making sound financial decisions. Goal 3: Support the nurses in Mississippi no matter their level of service for

promoting healthy living and disease treatment.

I bring many years of experience to nursing here in Mississippi. I have served in several different levels at the state and national levels. I have worked as a staff nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, and nurse practitioner and I understand the issues facing us. I will work with us to try to solve issues and move us forward. I would be proud to serve as your Treasurer.

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POSITION OF DIRECTOR, COUNCIL ON NURSING EDUCATIONCandidates who have qualified for this position:

Amber Arnold, DNP, RNBiographical Profile: Dr. Amber Arnold is a registered nurse with clinical expertise in pediatrics

and critical care and currently works for the Chief Medical Officer of University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). After 10 years in the Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children with varying roles from staff nurse to Clinical Director, she followed her passion for improving patient care on a system-wide level. After training at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s Patient Safety Executive Development Program, she assumed the role of Patient Safety Officer for 6 years to facilitate change in unsafe behaviors affecting the culture of safety. Since then, Dr. Arnold has worked in a part-time role focusing on clinical projects for the Chief Medical Officer.

Through her experience and education, Dr. Arnold has developed strengths in team and relationship building. She has had the opportunity to participate in a variety of training courses related to patient safety science and team training allowing for a broad resource base. Dr. Arnold continues to build a strong contact network through memberships in the Mississippi Nurses’ Association, UMMC School of Nursing Alumni Board, and University of Mississippi Medical Center Alliance.

Dr. Arnold obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from UMMC in 2009 and graduated from the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in 2013. She is a certified critical care nurse alumnus and a TeamSTEPPS®Master Trainer.

Statement of Intent: I have served as the Director for the Council on Organizational Affairs for the past four years, working closely with the Council on Education to ensure that each annual convention is a success. I also previously served on the Nightingale Committee for a number of years working to support MNA and MNF with the Nightingale Gala co-hosted by these organizations. If elected as Director of the Council on Education, it is my goal to continue to expand MNA’s continuing education offerings ensuring that the needs of registered nurses and advanced practice nurses are met. I pledge to use my team and relationship building skills to build collaborative relationships with premiere presenters throughout Mississippi and the nation.

I understand the importance of staying abreast of evidence-based practice, contemporary nursing topics, and technological advancements to ensure that each and every continuing education session and event meets the expectations of the attendees. MNA has achieved recognition for its continuing education offerings and has an impeccable reputation with ANCC. I pledge to devote the time and energy to continue the innovativeness for which MNA is known. I would be honored to serve as your Director of the Council on Nursing Education and respectfully ask for your support.

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Tomekia Luckett, PhD, RNBiographical Profile: Dr. Tomekia Luckett, an assistant professor of nursing at William Carey

University, has been an active member of MNA for greater than 5 years. As an active member, she has served MNA in a number of capacities to include: member at large, district seven executive board member, and council member on the nursing research committee. Further, Dr. Luckett strives to embrace in clinical practice and nursing education the MNA core values of advocacy, education, research, and partnership.

Dr. Luckett has been a recipient of a number of awards, and recognition throughout her tenure in nursing and nursing education. Her illustrious nursing career has mixed clinical practice, education, and administration. Dr. Luckett’s breadth of knowledge in clinical practice and nursing education through teaching across all levels of nursing education provides a unique mixture of experience suited for the position of director of the council on nursing education.

Statement of Intent: I would consider it an honor to serve as director, council on nursing education. As a nurse, and nurse educator, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position that would be invaluable to MNA. I have taught in a variety of nursing education programs from licensed practical nursing through doctoral. These experiences have well-equipped me and provided me with an understanding of the social, scientific, and educational changes of today and tomorrow. Further, I have served MNA in a number of capacities to include: member at large, district seven executive board member, and council on nursing research. I would like to move to the next step of my service to MNA through the position, Director, Council on Nursing Education.

My goal for MNA and nursing is for unity among nurses, and that we will all embrace the MNA core values of advocacy, education, research, and partnership. The voice for Mississippi nurses must be strong, and articulate in order to facilitate these core values across the state of Mississippi and country. I am committed to bringing nursing excellence to Mississippi nurses through the council on nursing education. Election to MNA, director, council on nursing education would provide me the opportunity to serve and support the interests of Mississippi nurses, and nurse educators through the promotion of nursing excellence. Sincerest thanks for considering my candidacy.

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POSITION OF DIRECTOR, COUNCIL ON ORGANIZATIONAL AFFAIRSCandidates who have qualified for this position:

Lisa Deloris Slade, MSN, RN, FNP-BCBiographical Profile: I have served MNA in multiple capacities for more than 10 years. My initial

participation was as a district member. I then served as Vice-President of District VII before joining the Provider Unit. As a member of the Provider Unit, I served as Chair and Co-Chair as the position warranted. I was appointed to the Board of Directors in 2012 to complete a term of a resigning member. In the time since I became the Director for Council on Education, MNA has increased its educational offerings to nurses around the state from two per year, to an average of two per month. I wish to continue to serve the nurses of MS in the capacity of Director, Council on Organizational Affairs. I plan to bring the same drive and initiative to my activity in this position as I have in my other opportunities to serve.

Statement of Intent: If elected as Director, Council on Organizational Affairs, I intend to serve the nurses of MS as best I can. I will duly discharge the tasks I am elected to do, while looking for opportunities to increase the efficiency and quality of each meeting of which I am involved in organizing. As in my previous position on the Education Council, it is my intent to increase the visibility of MNA throughout the state, enabling nurses to easily be involved with the organization and have access to the support that MNA provides to the nurses of Mississippi.

COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS (3 members)

There were no nominations for these positions, nominations can be made from the floor.

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Explore ~ Ignite ~ Excel

Bringing the 70s Back: PAC Party

From Motown to Disco, come enjoy the hits of the 70s

Thursday, October 19th5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center(Tickets: $50.00 each - Guests Invited)

This event is hosted by the MNA Political Action Committee. Guidelines require that any ticket purchases of $200 or greater be reported

individually on the PAC report.

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Let’s Start Asking . . .

MISSISSIPPI NURSES FOUNDATION

Extraordinary

Silent Auction

Wednesday, October 18th – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Thursday, October 19th – 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Mississippi Nurses Association 2017 Annual Convention Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center - Lobby

All proceeds raised support the mission of the Mississippi Nurses Foundation (MNF) and its dedication to promoting nursing and better health for citizens of Mississippi. For more

information contact MNF at 601.898.0850 or visit www.msnursesfoundation.com.

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Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action, Public Health Nurse Leader Program

2017 annual ConvenTion sponsoRships

T-ShIRT SPONSOR

ThURSDAy LUNChEON SPONSOR

PRE-CONVENTION WORKShOP SPONSOR & WEDNESDAy LUNChEON SPONSOR

FRIDAy APRN BREAKFAST SPONSOR

YEARS SERVING MISSISSIPPI!

Employee Benefits & Retirement Planning

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WEDNESDAy EVENING RECEPTION SPONSOR

OUR SPONSORS

JOINT SESSION SPONSOR

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OUR SPONSORS

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speCial Thanks To The 2017 ConvenTion sponsoRs & exhibiToRs

AbbVie PharmaceuticalsAllegis Pharmaceuticals, LLC

Alliance Health CenterAmgen

Arthur L . Davis Publishing Agency, Inc .Assurex Health/GeneSight

Belhaven University School of NursingBrooks Evans, Artist

Camellia Home Health & HospiceCandy Cain, Artist

CardionicsCarson-Newman University

Chamberlain College of NursingCleveland Heart Lab

Delta State University, Robert E . Smith School of NursingDepartment of Rehabilitation Services

Education Center School, Student ArtistElements Behavioral Health

Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of MississippiExecutive MPH University of Southern Mississippi

Forrest General HospitalFresenius Kidney Care

Gifted HealthcareHCA - Garden Park Medical Center

Health Care MedicalHIIM-SHRP-UMMC

HMH ServicesHurst Review Services, Inc .

Kaplan NursingLaerdal

LCMC HealthLHC Group

LillyMagnolia Health

MECDNPMemorial Hospital at Gulfport

Merit Health Merit Health - Jackson/Vicksburg

Middle Tennessee School of AnesthesiaMississippi AIDS Education and Training Center

Mississippi Association of Student Nurses

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Mississippi Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Nursing CouncilMississippi Department of Child Protection Services

Mississippi Division of Medicaid/MedeAnalyticsMississippi Nurses Foundation

Mississippi Organ Recovery AgencyMississippi Board of Nursing

Mississippi State CollegeMississippi Tobacco Quitline

Mississippi University for WomenMississippi Vein Institute

MNA District 13Neal & Associates

North Mississippi Medical CenterNorth Sunflower Medical Center

Ochsner Health SystemsPine Grove Behavioral Health & Addiction

Prime Care NursingPsycamore, LLC

Regenesis BiomedicalRobert Wood Johnson Foundation Future of Nursing:

Campaign for Action, Public Health Nurse Leader ProgramSamford University

SanofiSinging River Health System

South Mississippi Surgical Weight Loss CenterSouthern Healthcare Agency

St . Dominic’s HospitalStone County Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc

The France FoundationThe Gideons International Auxiliary of Mississippi

The Unique BoutiqueThe University of Southern Mississippi College of Nursing

Troy UniversityUMMC Center for Telehehealth/

South Central Telehealth Resource CenterUnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Mississippi

University of Alabama Capstone College of NursingUniversity of Mississippi Medical Center Nursing Alumni Association

University of Mississippi Medical Center School of NursingUniversity of South Alabama

University of Tennessee Health Science Center, College of NursingVisit Natchez

William Carey University Joseph & Nancy Fail School Of NursingWolters Kluwer

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Application for Nurses Association Membership31 Woodgreen Place – Madison, MS 39110 – (601) 898.0670 – Fax: (601) 898.0190

e-mail: [email protected] – join online at www.msnurses.org

(Please Print) Check one: ________ New Application ________ Renewal/Reinstatement ________ Change of Payment Method

Please tell us who recruited you to join MNA: ___________________________________________________________

First Name/Middle Name/Last Name Birth Date

Street Address/ P O Box County (This will determine your MNA District)

City, State, Zip Home e-mail address – email address required to receive Members Only Newslet-ter

Home Phone ( ) Work Phone ( )

Work e-mail address

Home Fax ( ) Work Fax ( ) Basic School of Nursing

Employer Name Graduation (Basic School of Nursing): Month, Year

Employer Address State / RN License Number

Employer City, State, Zip

Area of Practice Credentials/Degree

Select Membership Type Annual Monthly RN DUES …………..………………….….……….. $288.00 $24.61ADVANCED PRACTICE DUES……………….… $388.00 $32.95REDUCED DUES: Full-time graduate student (include proof of 9 HRS minimum and graduation date: _________________) Not employed New graduate (from basic nursing education program within six months of

graduation, first year only) 62 years of age or older and not earning more than Social Security allowsRN REDUCED DUES………………………….….... $144.00 $17.11ADVANCED PRACTICE REDUCED DUES.……… $194.00 $21.28SPECIAL DUES: 62 years of age or older and not employed Totally disabled RN SPECIAL DUES …………………………….… $97.00 $10.11ADVANCE PRACTICE SPECIAL DUES .….…... $122.00 $12.19 I want to make one full ANNUAL payment by: Check Visa M/C AMEX I want to pay MONTHLY (12 month minimum) using: Electronic Check Visa M/C AMEX

If paying by credit card, please provide the following:Card number: ________________________________________ Expires ______ / ______

Name as it appears on card: __________________________________________The card statement is mailed to home work other Credit Card Statement Address - if Other is checkedAddress_____________________________________________City________________________ ST______ Zip _________If monthly payments are selected, you authorize MNA to charge your card on or after the 15th of each month for dues and fees. MNA will charge a $10 fee for any declined payments. MNA is authorized to change the draft amount by posting notice at www.msnurses.org at least 30 days prior. Reduced Dues will be upgraded to Full Dues after supplied graduation date or first year if New graduate. Undersigned may cancel this authorization upon receipt by MNA of written notice twenty (20) days prior to the deduction date of the 15th of each month after annual commitment.

___________________________________Credit Card Payment Authorization Signature

If paying monthly by Electronic Check:Please enclose a voided check and sign below. By signing below, you authorize MNA to draft your monthly membership dues and any additional service fees from your checking account on or after the 15th day of each month using the account designated by the enclosed check. MNA is authorized to change the draft amount by posting notice at www.msnurses.org at least 30 days prior. Reduced Dues will be upgraded to Full Dues after supplied graduation date or first year if New graduate. Undersigned may cancel this authorization upon receipt by MNA of written notice twenty (20) days prior to the deduction date of the 15th of each month after annual commitment. MNA will charge a $10 fee for any returned drafts.

_________________________________________________________Electronic Payment Authorization Signature

Payroll Deduction PlanThis plan is available only where there is an agreement between the employer and MNA. Contact your employer (or MNA) to see if this plan is available. I understand that $24.01 for RN, $16.51 for reduced RN, $32.35 for Advanced Practice or $20.68 for reduced Advanced Practice will be deducted from my paycheck every month.

____________________________________________________Payroll Deduction Authorization Signature:

MNA – PAC Contribution I want to contribute to the Political Action CommitteeMonthly $__________ Credit Card listed above One Time Only $_________ Credit Card listed above EFT listed above Check enclosedPayroll Deduction is not available for monthly contributions to the PAC

Mississippi Nurses Association dues are not deductible as charitable contributions for tax purposes but may be deductible as a business expense. However, that percentage of dues paid for lobbying (15%) is not deductible as a business expense. $5.42 of MNA member dues is for a subscription to The American Nurse. $20.00 is for a subscription to American Nurse Today, $18.00 is for a subscription to The Mississippi RN and MNA Members Only. Members may not deduct the subscription price from dues.Cancellation of membership must be made in writing a minimum of twenty (20) days prior to next scheduled dues payment. Membership is an annual commitment. Early termination of monthly payment plan will result in balance of yearly dues payable upon cancellation.

mailto:[email protected]

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PLEASE GIVE TO THE MNA

OLITICAL CTION OMMITTEE

Together we can make a difference...

Mississippi Nurses’ Association | 31 Woodgreen Place | Madison, MS 39110 | Phone (601) 898-0670 | Fax (601) 898-0190

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Special Thanks to the Provider Unit Committee and the Convention Planning Committee for

working so diligently to make the 2017 Annual Convention the BEST ever!

Provider Unit Committee

Director, Council on Nursing Education:Deloris Slade, MSN, RN, FNP-BC

Chairperson:Marilyn Ellis, MSN, ANP-BC

Members:Sheila Adams, MSN, RN, Ed.DAmber Arnold, DNP, RNLisa Byrd, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP-BCMary Helen Connor, BSN, MPH, MCHESBecky Dorough, MSN, RN, FNP-BCAnne Everett, PhD, RNRobbie Jones, MSN, NP-C, ADM-BCWanda Jones, MSN, RN, CENP Bettye Logan, MSN, RN, CFNPLora Jenkins-Lonidier, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRNCynthia Luther, PhD, AGNP, FNPDeborah Mauffrey, RN, CWOCNMary McNair, PhD, RNLaDonna Northington, DNS, RN, BCKa Russum, MPH, BSN

Convention Planning Committee

Director, Council on Organizational Affairs:Amber Arnold, DNP, RN

Chairperson:Teresa Stanford, DNP, RN, FNP

Members:Michelle Atkinson, DNP, RN Bess Blackwell, MSN, RNSandra Coleman, RNMary Crump, RNBecky Dorough, MSN, RN, FNP-BCAnne Everett, PhD, RNSarah Howell, MSN, RNAlicia Ishee, BSNRobbie Jones, MSN, NP-C, ADM-BCWanda Jones, MSN, RN, CENPBobbie Loveless, DNP, RN, CNEAlice Messer, PhD, RN, FNP-BCKa Russum, MPH, BSN

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Board Members 2016-2017

Executive Committee

Ka Russum, MPh, BSN, RNPresidentRetired, Forrest General HospitalTerm 2014-2017

Betty young-Cryer, RN, MSN, NE-BC, CRRNVice PresidentAnderson Regional Medical CenterTerm 2015-2018

Estelle Watts, DNP, RN, NCSNSecretaryMS Department of EducationTerm 2012-2015

John T. Scarbrough, MBATreasurerVP, Paul Moak Automotive, Inc.Term 2014-2017

At Large Members

Steve Brantley, MhSA, M.Ed.At LargeComplete Physical TherapyTerm 2016-2019

Terry G. Coffey, M.Ed.At LargeRetired EducatorTerm 2016-2019

Cheryl J. Cooper, BA, MS, MBAAt LargeCC Cooper Communications Term 2015-2018

Audwin Fletcher, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANAt LargeUMMC School of NursingTerm 2016-2019

Turry Flucker, MAAt Large Mississippi Arts Commission Term 2016-2019

Bobbie W. Loveless, DNP, RN, CNEAt LargeBiloxi Public Schools Term 2016-2019

Olivia Martin, BA, M.Ed.At LargePresident, LivMore ConsultingTerm 2015-2018

Melissa Temple, PhD, MSN, RNAt LargeSouthwest Mississippi Community CollegeTerm 2016-2019

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The Mississippi Nurses Foundation Scholarships and Stipends for 2017/2018

The Mississippi Nurses Foundation provides scholarships, stipends and grants to nursing students and registered nurses throughout the state of Mississippi who are pursuing degrees in nursing. A glimpse

of MNF Scholarships offered for 2017-2018 are as follows:

Georgia B. hall Award of Excellence $500Submission deadline is November 17, 2017Open date - September 1st

Arthur L. Davis Scholarly Writing $1,000Submission deadline is December 1, 2017Open date - October 1st

Brantley-Fletcher Award of hope Book Scholarship $500Submission deadline is December 18, 2017Open date - October 1st

Nurse Oneita Dongieux Scholarship $500Submission deadline is February 2, 2018Open date - December 1st

Betty Dickson health Policy Scholarship up to $2,000Submission deadline is February 9, 2018Open date - December 1st

MNF School of Nursing Scholarship $1000Submission deadline is March 16, 2018 – Contact your School of Nursing Open date - January 1st

Car Tag Stipends $5,000Submission deadline is June 15, 2018Open date - April 1st

MS School Nurse Association Scholarship $1000Submission deadline is June 15, 2018Open date - April 1st

Eileen S. & Earl C. Whittemore Advance Practice/Nurse Practitioner Scholarship $2,500Submission deadline is July 6, 2018Open date - May 1st

MS Nurses Foundation Research Grants up to $2,000Submission deadline is August 20, 2018Open date - June 1st

Please visit msnursesfoundation.com or call (601) 898-0850 for additional information.

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Coffee Club Application

The Mississippi Nurses Foundation Coffee Club was started in April 2009 with the support of Dr. Kim Hoover, Dean of the University of MS School of Nursing, with her donation for MNF daily operations. The coffee club recognizes individuals who donate between $300- $5,000 or more to the Foundation.

You can join today with a monthly donation of $25.00 to the Nurses Foundation. Please select your level of support for membership into the Mississippi Nurses Foundation Coffee Club. Bank draft and credit card monthly donations will automatically renew every 12 months unless notified by the donor.

______Espresso Level$4,000 to $5,000----Two packages of MNF signature coffee and two coffee mugs, four tickets to all upcoming events sponsored by the Foundation, recognition at MNF’s Philanthropy Day, Recognition on MNF’s website, newsletter, recognition at the Mississippi Nurses Association Annual Convention and a 4” X 8” engraved brick in the Mary E. Stainton Center for Nursing Garden.

______Cappuccino Level $2,000 to $3,999----Two packages of MNF signature coffee and two coffee mugs, two tickets to all upcoming events sponsored by the Foundation, recognition at MNF’s Philanthropy Day, Recognition on MNF’s website, newsletter and recognition at the Mississippi Nurses Association Annual Convention.

______Mocha Level $500 to $1,999-----One package of MNF signature coffee and coffee mug, two tickets to one of MNF’s sponsored events, recognition at MNF’s Philanthropy Day, Recognition on MNF’s website, newsletter and recognition at the Mississippi Nurses Association Annual Convention.

______ Coffee Level $300 to $499 -----One package of MNF signature coffee and coffee mug, a ticket to one of MNF’s sponsored events, recognition at MNF’s Philanthropy Day, recognition on MNF’s website, newsletter, and recognition at the Mississippi Nurses Association Annual Convention.

______No, I cannot join the Coffee Club but I will give a donation to support the MS Nurses Foundation.( ) $25 ( ) $50 ( ) $75 ( ) $100 ( ) $150 ( ) $200 ( ) $250

Name ________________________________________________________ Please printAddress ______________________________________________________

City ______________________________ State ____________Zip _______

Phone: Home _______________________ Cell _______________________

Email address _________________________________________________

Method of PaymentCredit Card #___________________________________________Exp. Date_________3 digit code/ back of card _________Amount_______( ) Amex ( ) MasterCard ( ) Visa

( ) Bank Draft 1st or 15th (circle one) Amount per month _____________________Month to start_______Send a voided check to the MS Nurses Foundation

( ) One time payment for yearly membership_______________________________________________Please include check or money order and mail it to the MS Nurses Foundation

( ) DONATE ONLINE at www.msnursesfoundation.com

Your tax deductible donation to the Coffee Club will help support the Nurses Foundation in its daily operations of carrying out its mission of raising, accepting and dispersing charitable donations to promote professional nursing and better health in Mississippi. Sponsored events exclude the Nightingale Awards Gala.

Mississippi Nurses Foundation 31 Woodgreen Place Madison, MS 39110 Phone: (601) 898-0850 Fax: (601) 898-0190

http://www.msnursesfoundation.com

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MNF StaffRosalyn howard, Executive [email protected] Howard is the Chief Executive Officer of the foundation. She is responsible for securing funds in all areas of development to include MNFs annual fund, special events, planned giving and major donor activities. She implements policies and procedures approved by the board of trustees. She manages the foundation and hires staff to support the work of MNF. Rosalyn conducts presentations on behalf of the foundation to award nursing scholarships and to promote the professional image of nursing.

Kasey Dorr, MNF Executive [email protected] Dorr assists the executive director in daily executive functions. She is responsible for monthly bank drafts, following up with donors, receiving and depositing MNF donations, editing the foundation’s newsletter, and sending mail-outs from MNF. She serves as the lead contact person for the Nightingale Awards. Kasey supports the Accreditation Administrator with MNF Continuing Education applications and MNFs Board of Trustees when needed.

LaGina Walker, Development [email protected] Walker provides support with event planning and fundraising for the Foundation. She is responsible for communication with donors and supporters of MNF in securing funds that support the organization’s mission. She provides communication to the Executive Director regarding potential donors, she also manages donor relations and outreach with nursing students.

Susan hart, CE Accreditation [email protected] Hart is responsible for managing the continuing education division of MNF. She communicates and teaches the continuing education process to nurses and healthcare organizations. She is also responsible for reviewing CE applications, and making recommendations for Approved Provider status. Susan works closely with the Approver Unit members and the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation to stay abreast of any continuing education changes and updates.

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MNA Board of Directors

Teresa MaloneExecutive Director

[email protected]

Debra Allen, MSN, RNPresident

[email protected]

Tonya Moore, PhD, RNVice President

[email protected]

Sandi Arnold, MSN, RNSecretary

[email protected]

Ann Barnes, BSN, RNTreasurer

[email protected]

Rebecca Cagle, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, PMhNP-BC

Council on Advanced [email protected]

Deloris Slade, MSN, RN, FNP-BCCouncil on [email protected]

Alice Messer, DNP, RN, FNP-BCCouncil on Health Affairs

[email protected]

Shonda Phelon, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC

Council on Nursing [email protected]

Lorraine Gaddis, PhD, RN, FNP-BC Council on Nursing Research

[email protected]

Amber Arnold, DNP, RNCouncil on Organizational Affairs

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DNA 1Brenda Collins, MSN, RN, NP-C

[email protected]

DNA 15Juanita Graham, DNP, RN, FRSPh

[email protected]

DNA 2Tammy Livingston, MSN, RN

[email protected]

DNA 16Linda Todd, MS, BS, RN

[email protected]

DNA 5Deborah Mauffray, RN, CWOCN

[email protected]

DNA 18Alena Lester, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ONP-C

[email protected]

DNA 6Terrie Gore, MSN, RN-BC

[email protected]

DNA 21Kaffie Burns-Denley

[email protected]

DNA 7Linda holmes, MSN, RN-BC

[email protected]

DNA 23Shelby Polk, DNP, FNP-BC, CDE

[email protected]

DNA 8 DNA 25Robbie Jones, NP-C, FNP-BC

[email protected]

DNA 11Teresa Windham, BSN, RN

[email protected]

DNA 28Linda Bowen, BSN, RN-BC

[email protected]

DNA 12Debbie hoover, DNP, FNP-BC

[email protected]

DNA 31Morgan Walter, BSN, RN

[email protected]

DNA 13Vanessa Daniel, [email protected]

DNA 32Shelby Lipe, MSN, FNP

[email protected]

MNA District Presidents















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MNA StaffTeresa Malone, Executive [email protected] Malone is the chief executive officer of the association. She is the liaison with the MNA Board and is responsible for carrying out the goals and objectives of the association, for management of the organization and for representing the association with other organizations, public officials, the media, and the public. She is responsible for hiring and managing a staff to carry out the work of the association.

Executive AssistantThe Executive Assistant is the assistant to the Executive Director, he/she monitors legislative issues that pertain to health affairs and circulates legislative updates and political mail-outs, he/she also prepares for Board meetings, special events, and assists with other executive functions. The Executive Assistant assists with the management of the office information systems, and is responsible for disseminating new membership packets, membership renewals, and continuing education activities.

Dana Walker, Director of Events and Marketing [email protected] is responsible for planning and organizing special events and continuing education activities. She is the point of contact for questions regarding program and workshop schedules, CE contact hours, event registration or to become a speaker for continuing education programs. She is also responsible for coordinating news releases and media relations. Dana supports the activities of the Council on Nursing Education, the MNA Provider Unit, the Council on Organizational Affairs, and the Council on Nursing Practice.

Deborah Norman, Finance Administrator / Membership [email protected] is responsible for all financial transactions including payment for membership dues, special events, and continuing education activities. She is also the Membership Coordinator and is the point of contact for any membership questions, changes, renewals, updates, etc. Deborah also supports the District Presidents with current membership information for each district.

Dionne Inman, Advanced Practice Coordinator / Publishing [email protected] is responsible for working with the Director of the Council on Advanced Practice Nursing to support activities relating to Nurse Practitioners. Dionne is editor of the quarterly newspaper The Mississippi RN and creates the E-newsletter—Members Only. She also creates the convention & conference preview guides, books, brochures, district emails, and uploads information to the MNA website and Mobile App. She is the site administrator for the Cisco Webex Event Center and APRN Practice Owned webinars.



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LAYOUTMississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

MS Coast Coliseum&

Convention Center2350 Beach BlvdBiloxi, MS 39531(228) 594-3700

PARKINGFOR

CONVENTION

Highway 90 west to Gulfport • Highway 90 east to the Beau

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Notes

http://www.muw.edu/nursing

http://bamabydistance.ua.edu/nursems

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