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SUMMARY:MNA 2026 Virtual APRN Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:MNA 2026 Virtual APRN Spring Conference\nApril 27\, 2026 – May 31\, 2026 \nMNA’s 2026 APRN Spring Conference theme is “Bold Practice\, Better Patients\, Brighter Futures.”  Obtain CE credit on-demand\, on your schedule beginning April 27\, 2026. No matter your role in nursing\, you’ll find topics of interest. \nYou’ll have convenient access to 22 CE Hours\, including 7.25 Controlled Substance and 8.5 Pharmacology Hours for only $149 for MNA Members and $219 for Non-Members. Access to recorded sessions will remain open through June 2026. \nClick Here for List of Topics and Presenters\n  \nREGISTRATION\n\nClick Here to Register\n—————————— \n\nCancellation 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.\nThe 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.    \n———————————— \nThe Mississippi Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
URL:https://www.msnurses.org/event/mna-2026-virtual-aprn-spring-conference/
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SUMMARY:Excellence in Nursing Symposium: Drug Diversion\, Social Media & Mental Health\, Lawsuits\, and Certifications
DESCRIPTION:Excellence in Nursing Symposium: Drug Diversion\, Social Media & Mental Health\, Lawsuits\, and Certifications \nWednesday\, May 6\, 2026\nJackson\, MS \nJoin MNA in Jackson\, Mississippi for a nurses symposium where our expert presenters discuss drug diversion\, social media & mental health\, the anatomy of a lawsuit\, and nurse certifications. This event offers nurses a unique opportunity to enhance their professional knowledge\, gain practical skills to navigate workplace challenges\, stay current with best practices\, and earn continuing education credits—all while connecting with peers and expanding their professional network. \nSeating is limited\, register now for only $28! Earn 6.0 Hours of CE\, including 0.5 Pharmacology Hour.\nThis event is sponsored by the Mississippi Nurses Foundation. \nFeatured Presenters:\nAshlie Way\, Diversion Investigator – “Drug Diversion”\nAnne Norwood\, PhD\, RN\, FNP-BC – “Growing Up Digital: Navigating the Benefits and Risks for Children”\nStephanie Edgar\, JD – “The Anatomy of a Lawsuit”\nMindy Jo Byrd-Williamson\, FNP-C\, AACC\, CCK; Caley Stogner\, DNP\, RN\, CPNP-AC; & Yavonne Evans\, MSN\, RN\, MSC-NH – “Panel Discussion: Why Certifications are Beneficial” \nLocation: \n\n\nSt. Dominic Hospital\n969 Lakeland Drive\nJackson\, MS 39216 \nTime: 8:30am-4:00pm\nLunch will be provided \n\n\nREGISTRATION:\n\nClick Here to Register \n—————————— \n\nCancellation 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. \nThe 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.   \nIf you require special accommodations\, or have any food allergy needs\, please advise Dana Walker at dwalker@msnurses.org. \n———————————— \nThe Mississippi Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
URL:https://www.msnurses.org/event/excellence-in-nursing-symposium-jackson-stdom-5-6-2026/
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SUMMARY:2026 Brain Health Innovations Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2026 Brain Health Innovations Symposium\nJune 11\, 2026\nVirtual \nMNA is partnering with The MIND Center to present the 6th Annual Brain Health Innovations Symposium. Earn 2.0 hours of CE during this free virtual session. \nEvent Details: \nThursday\, June 11\, 2026\n10:00am – 12:15pm \nRate: Free \nLocation: Virtual online \nEarn 2.0 Contact Hours \nClick Here for Detailed Flyer\nREGISTRATION:\nPlease Click Here to Register On-Line \nUpon registration\, you will receive an email confirmation containing an attachment with the Zoom link and participation instructions. \n—————————— \nThe 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 conference date at which time a full refund of paid registration fee will be given. 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. \nIf you have any questions or require special assistance\, please contact The MIND Center by e-mail at mindcenter@umc.edu or phone at 601.815.4237.\n———————————— \nThe Mississippi Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
URL:https://www.msnurses.org/event/2026-brain-health-innovations-symposium/
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SUMMARY:NRCME/FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner Course - 6.12.2026
DESCRIPTION:NRCME/FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner Course\nMadison\, MS \nMNA is offering in-person NRCME/FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner training in Madison. This training course satisfies the requirement for initial training or 10-year recertification. It is designed to prepare APRNs\, MDs\, PAs\, DOs\, and DCs for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners Exam. \nMNA has been offering this training course since 2013 with the most up-to-date information\, and our presenter has over 10 years of experience presenting this training. We want you to have the best chance to pass the exam on the first try! \nDetails: \nPresenter: Deloris Slade\, DNP\, FNP-BC\nDate: Friday\, June 12\, 2026\nTime: 9:00am-4:00pm Central Time\nLunch will be provided \nLocation:\nMississippi Center for Nursing\n31 Woodgreen Place\nMadison\, MS 39110 \nEarn 6.0 Hours of CE\, incl. 1.0 Pharm Hour \nQuestions? Contact MNA at mna@msnurses.org or 601-898-0670. \nREGISTRATION:\n\nClick Here to Register \n—————————— \n\nCancellation and Refund Policy: Refunds shall be granted accordingly as follows: (a) requests must be in writing; (b) a $30 processing fee will be applied to all refunds; (c) no refunds will be granted after June 9th.  If rebilling of a credit card charge is necessary\, or a check is returned for insufficient funds\, a $40 processing fee will be charged. \nThe 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.   \nIf you require special accommodations\, or have any food allergy needs\, please advise Dana Walker at dwalker@msnurses.org. \n———————————— \nThe Mississippi Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
URL:https://www.msnurses.org/event/nrcme-fmcsa-dot-medical-examiner-course-6-12-2026/
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SUMMARY:MNA MEMBERS ONLY - LPN/LVN Membership Eligibility Discussions
DESCRIPTION:MNA MEMBERS ONLY – LPN/LVN Membership Eligibility Discussions\nJuly 21 PM Session #1 – 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.\nJuly 22 AM Session #2 – 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon\nVirtual \nAmerican Nurses Association’s (ANA) made a landmark decision to expand membership eligibility to include Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs). We will host two 60-minute\, member-only Zoom sessions to learn more about ANA’s bylaws change\, what it means for the nursing profession in Mississippi and MNA\, and the process MNA will use to evaluate any future bylaw recommendations. Members will also have an opportunity to ask questions and share their perspectives. \nMNA Invites members to join one of two virtual information sessions to learn more about this important issue and participate in the conversation. Both sessions will cover the same information. \nREGISTRATION:\nPlease Click Here to Register On-Line \nPlease register for one session only. Both sessions will cover the same information\, so simply choose the date and time that works best for your schedule. \nEach session has limited capacity\, so we encourage you to register early. Registration will close once the session reaches capacity. \n—————————— \nIf you have any questions or require special assistance\, please contact MNA at mna@msnurses.org or 601-898-0670.
URL:https://www.msnurses.org/event/mna-members-only-lpn-lvn-membership-eligibility-discussions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T080000
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SUMMARY:2026 Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
DESCRIPTION:26th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias\nAugust 26-27\, 2026\nFlowood\, MS \nMNA is partnering with The MIND Center for the 26th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. This year’s theme is “Voices of Hope: Transforming the Dementia Landscape in Mississippi.” Join us in Flowood for this informative event and earn up to 12.0 hours of CE. \nDETAILS:\nDate: Wednesday-Thursday\, August 26-27\, 2026\nLocation: Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel and Conference Center\n2200 Refuge Blvd.\, Flowood\, MS 39232\nEarly Bird Rates through August 7\, 2026: $255 for full conference\, $145 for one day only\nAfter August 7th; $285 for full conference\, $165 for one day only \nClick Here for More Details and Conference Agenda at The MIND Center Website \nNURSES REGISTRATION:\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n——————— \n Cancellation and Refund Policy: Refunds shall be granted accordingly as follows: (a) requests must be in writing; (b) a $30 processing fee will be applied to all refunds; 100% if cancelled by 7/29/26\, 75% if cancelled by 8/5/26\, 50% if cancelled by 8/19/26\, 0% if cancelled by 8/26/26. If rebilling of a credit card charge is necessary\, or a check is returned for insufficient funds\, a $40 processing fee will be charged. Documented extenuating circumstances will be considered on a case-by-case basis by contacting Kathy Van Cleave\, Director of Education and Outreach and Conference Chair\, at kvancleave@umc.edu or 601-815-4256. \nThe 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.\nIf you require special accommodations\, have any food allergy needs\, or need additional information\, please advise contact Kathy Van Cleave at mindcenter@umc.edu or 601-815-4237.\n————————————\nThe Mississippi Nurses’ Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
URL:https://www.msnurses.org/event/2026-conference-on-alzheimers-disease-and-related-dementias/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261021T080000
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SUMMARY:MNA 2026 Annual Convention
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE – In Person Convention \nMNA 2026 Annual Convention\nOctober 21-23\, 2026\nMississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center\nBiloxi\, MS \nRegistration\, keynote speakers\, educational sessions\, sponsorship opportunities\, and exhibitor information will be announced in the coming weeks.
URL:https://www.msnurses.org/event/mna-2026-annual-convention/
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