2026 Virtual Legislative Nursing Summit
2026 Virtual Legislative Nursing Summit
February 26 – March 31, 2026
Virtual
MNA’s 2026 Annual Legislative Nursing Summit is being held virtually, now beginning on Thursday, February 26th. Registration will remain open through March 9th and recordings will be available through March 31st. As always, it will spotlight the vital role of nursing leadership in the legislative arena. The summit emphasizes the importance of nurses being actively involved as advocates for both their patients and the nursing profession. Nurses and nursing students who attend gain valuable insight into how nurses influence policy, shape healthcare legislation, and create meaningful change through civic engagement and professional advocacy.
Register now! Earn 5.25 Hours of CE.
Topics & Presenters:
“Inside the Legislature: A Lawmaker’s Perspective on Nursing and Health Policy” – Donnie Scoggin, FNP, Mississippi House of Representatives District 89
“From Policy to Practice: Nursing Advocacy Now and for the Future” – Caley Stogner, DNP, RN
“Strengthening Nursing’s Voice: The Power of a PAC” – Mary Ellen Stewart, PhD, RN, Director, MNA Council on Health Affairs
“The Power of Nurse Advocacy: From Classroom to Career – A Panel Discussion” – Alena Groves, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ONP-C; Mary Ellen Stewart, PhD, RN; Tomekia Luckett, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC; and Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNP-BC, NHDP-BC
“The Legislative Landscape: Bills Impacting Nursing and Patient Care” – Teresa Malone, MNA Executive Director
Details:
Registration Open:
Through March 9, 2026
Recordings Available:
February 26-March 31, 2026
REGISTRATION:
(Upon processing of your registration, a link will be contained in your receipt under ‘Ordered Items.’ This link contains details and access to the recorded content. If you have trouble accessing any of this information, contact dinman@msnurses.org or mna@msnurses.org.
Click Here for Individual Online Registration
Click Here for Group Registration
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Cancellation and Refund Policy: No refunds will be granted for this event. If rebilling of a credit card charge is necessary, or a check is returned for insufficient funds, a $40 processing fee will be charged.
The Mississippi Nurses’ Association (MNA) reserves the right to modify all courses and/or to substitute instructors at any time without liability. MNA further reserves the right to cancel any activity at any point leading up to and during the event. By registering for this event, you are giving consent for the use of your name, portrait, picture or photograph as part of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association events, activities, social media, and publications. MNA sponsorship does not imply MNA endorsement.
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The Mississippi Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.