Excellence in Nursing Symposium: Medical Cannabis and Adverse Drug Interactions, Therapeutic Communication; De-Escalation; Pearls from Medicaid

Friday, March 20, 2026
Oxford, MS

Join MNA in Oxford, Mississippi for a nurses symposium where our expert presenters discuss medical cannabis and adverse drug interactions, therapeutic communication, strategies for de-escalation, and hear some practical pearls from MS Medicaid. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your nursing practice and improve patient outcomes.

Seating is limited, register now for only $30! Earn 6.0 Hours of CE, incl. 1.0 Controlled Substance Hour.
This event is sponsored by the Mississippi Nurses Foundation.

Featured Presenters:

Ashley “A.G.” Griffin, MSN, RN – “Strategies for Effective Therapeutic Communication”
Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNP-BC, NHDP-BC – “De-Escalation”
Cindy Brown, BS, ESC, ASC – “Mississippi Medicaid: Partnering with Nurses to Improve Health Outcomes”
Robert Welch, PharmD – “Medical Cannabis: Regulations, Drug Interactions, and Research Updates”

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Cancellation and Refund Policy:  No refunds will be granted for this event, however, a prepaid registrant may send a substitute. Substitution details must be provided to MNA 24 hours prior to the event at mna@msnurses.org. 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. 

If you require special accommodations, or have any food allergy needs, please advise Dana Walker at dwalker@msnurses.org.

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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.