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SUMMARY:2026 Virtual Legislative Nursing Summit
DESCRIPTION:2026 Virtual Legislative Nursing Summit \nFebruary 26 – April 15\, 2026\nVirtual \nMNA’s 2026 Annual Legislative Nursing Summit is being held virtually. Registration has been extended and will remain open through March 23rd; recordings will be available through April 15th. As always\, it spotlights 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. \nRegister now! Earn 5.25 Hours of CE. \nTopics & Presenters:\n“Inside the Legislature: A Lawmaker’s Perspective on Nursing and Health Policy” – Donnie Scoggin\, FNP\, Mississippi House of Representatives District 89 \n“From Policy to Practice: Nursing Advocacy Now and for the Future” – Caley Stogner\, DNP\, RN  \n“Strengthening Nursing’s Voice: The Power of a PAC” – Mary Ellen Stewart\, PhD\, RN\, Director\, MNA Council on Health Affairs \n“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 \n“The Legislative Landscape: Bills Impacting Nursing and Patient Care” – Teresa Malone\, MNA Executive Director \nDetails: \n\n\nRegistration Open:\nThrough March 23\, 2026 \nRecordings Available:\nFebruary 26-April 15\, 2026 \nREGISTRATION: \n\n\n\n(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. \nClick Here for Individual Online Registration \nClick Here for Group Registration Form\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. MNA sponsorship does not imply MNA endorsement.   \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-virtual-legislative-nursing-summit/
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SUMMARY:NRCME/FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner Course - 3.6.2026
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\, March 6\, 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 \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 March 4th.  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-3-6-2026/
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SUMMARY:Excellence in Nursing Symposium: Medical Cannabis and Adverse Drug Interactions\, Therapeutic Communication; De-Escalation; Pearls from Medicaid
DESCRIPTION:Excellence in Nursing Symposium: Medical Cannabis and Adverse Drug Interactions\, Therapeutic Communication; De-Escalation; Pearls from Medicaid \nFriday\, March 20\, 2026\nOxford\, MS \nJoin 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. \nSeating is limited\, register now for only $30! Earn 6.0 Hours of CE\, incl. 1.0 Controlled Substance Hour.\nThis event is sponsored by the Mississippi Nurses Foundation. \nFeatured Presenters:\nAshley “A.G.” Griffin\, MSN\, RN – “Strategies for Effective Therapeutic Communication”\nCarl Mangum\, PhD\, PMHNP-BC\, NHDP-BC – “De-Escalation”\nCindy Brown\, BS\, ESC\, ASC – “Mississippi Medicaid: Partnering with Nurses to Improve Health Outcomes”\nRobert Welch\, PharmD – “Medical Cannabis: Regulations\, Drug Interactions\, and Research Updates” \nLocation: \n\n\nBaptist Memorial  Hospital\n1100 Belk Blvd.\nOxford\, MS 38655\nRoom: Magnolia Rooms\nLocated in the Medical Plaza I Building which is attached to the left side of the hospital \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-oxford-2-13-2026/
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