Mississippi Nurses Association

MNA MEMBERS ONLY - LPN/LVN Membership Eligibility Discussion & Survey
2026-08-13 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
MNA MEMBERS ONLY – LPN/LVN Membership Eligibility Discussion
August 13 AM Session – 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon
Virtual
American 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 a third, 60-minute, member-only Zoom session 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.
MNA Invites members to join us for this virtual information session to learn more about this important issue and participate in the conversation.
REGISTRATION:
Please Click Here to Register On-Line
This session has limited capacity, so we encourage you to register early. Registration will close once the session reaches capacity.
MNA also invites MNA members to take five minutes to complete an anonymous survey to share your feedback on this topic. Results will be shared only in summary form. Please complete the survey by August 17, 2026.
Click Here to Complete MNA Member-Only Survey
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If you have any questions or require special assistance, please contact MNA at mna@msnurses.org or 601-898-0670.

2026 Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
2026-08-26 08:00 - 2026-08-27 17:00
26th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
August 26-27, 2026
Flowood, MS
MNA 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.
DETAILS:
Date: Wednesday-Thursday, August 26-27, 2026
Location: Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel and Conference Center
2200 Refuge Blvd., Flowood, MS 39232
Early Bird Rates through August 13, 2026: $255 for full conference, $145 for one day only
After August 13th; $285 for full conference, $165 for one day only
Click Here for More Details and Conference Agenda at The MIND Center Website
NURSES REGISTRATION:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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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.
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.
If 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.
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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.

2026 Maternal and Infant Health Conference
2026-09-25 08:30 - 16:30
2026 Maternal and Infant Health Conference
September 25, 2026
Jackson, MS
MNA is partnering with the Mississippi State Department of Health to present the 2026 Mississippi Maternal and Infant Health Conference.
Topics include:

Fatherhood and Family Engagement,
Collaborative Maternal Care, Transportation in Maternal Health
Perinatal Periods of Risk
Telehealth and Remote Patient Monitoring
Intimate Partner Violence
AI for Public Health
and more!

Join us in Jackson for this FREE CE Event and earn up to 5.0 hours of CE.
DETAILS:
Date: Friday, September 25, 2026
Location: Jackson Convention Complex
105 East Pascagoula Street
Jackson, MS 39201
Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm
NURSES REGISTRATION:
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Questions? Contact MNA at mna@msnurses.org or 601-898-0670.
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 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.
If you require special accommodations, have any food allergy needs, or need additional information, please contact 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.

MNA 2026 Annual Convention
2026-10-21 08:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00
MNA 2026 Annual Convention
October 21-23, 2026
Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center
Biloxi, MS
Join MNA as we celebrate our 115th Annual Convention and the influence, innovation, and impact of Mississippi nurses. This year’s Convention is themed “Nurses Are the Difference.” Earn up to 25 hours of continuing education credit, including pharmacology and controlled substance hours. Our sessions span a wide range of timely and essential topics, all presented by distinguished nursing leaders who bring real-world insight, innovation, and inspiration. Come ready to grow, learn, connect, celebrate and lead – because Nurses Are the Difference!
Register by September 7, 2026 to take advantage of Early Bird Pricing and be automatically entered into prize drawings.
Attendee Registration:
Click Here to Register
Click Here for Schedule At-A-Glance
Click Here for Details on Registration Rates
Hotel Accommodations:
Beau Rivate Resort & Casino
875 Beach Boulevard
Bilxo, MS 39530
Reserve your room by October 2nd to receive MNA’s group rate
Book Your Room: Hotel Booking Site

Late Fee/Cancellation/Refund Policies – No registrations will be accepted by the MNA office after Tuesday, Oct. 13. However, on-site registrations are welcomed. Refund requests must be in writing, and shall be granted accordingly as follows: a) a $35 processing fee will be applied to all refunds issued; b) no refunds will be granted after Oct. 13, however, a prepaid registrant may send a substitute. Substitution details must be provided to MNA prior to Oct. 13. If rebilling of a credit card charge is necessary, or a check is returned for insufficient funds, a $40 processing fee will be charged. 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. If an event is cancelled, 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. FOR SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS, CONTACT THE MNA OFFICE AT 601-898-0670. FOR SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS, PLEASE CONTACT THE MNA OFFICE BY SEPTEMBER 28. Guests are welcome to register to attend the Sigma Theta Tau Luncheon on Thursday, October 22.
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