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2016 Mississippi Nurses’ Association Annual Convention
2009 Nurse of the Year for the University of Mississippi Health Care and the 2008
Nurse in Non-Traditional Setting of the Year by the Mississippi Nurses’ Association
and Mississippi Nurses Foundation.
Position of Secretary
Candidates who have qualified for this position:
Sandra “Sandi” Arnold, MSN, BSN, RN
Biographical Profile: I am Sandi Arnold, a registered nurse from Petal, Mississippi. I was appointed in 2011
as Director of the Council on Nursing Practice. I was then elected in October 2012
to continue serving MNA as Director of the Council on Nursing Practice. I served as
Director of the Council on Nursing Practice through November 2015. At that time, I
was appointed Secretary, and I am currently serving in that capacity. I am employed
at Hattiesburg Clinic in Hattiesburg, MS as the Director of Clinical Education.
During my career of 32 years, I have been employed at Rush Hospital in Meridian,
MS, St. David’s Community Hospital in Austin, Texas, and at Hattiesburg Clinic. I
have served as a staff nurse, nurse manager, satellite director, and in my current
position as director of education. I started my nursing career with an ADN from
Meridian Community College and then received a BSN and MSN in education
from William Carey University.
Professional affiliations include MNA, Sigma Theta Tau – Upsilon Theta Chapter,
National League for Nursing, Medical Group Management Association, and the
Nurse Advisory Council for William Carey University and Pearl River Community
College. In addition, I serve as vice president of a local Breast Cancer Awareness
Team (BCAT). I am a member of Carterville Baptist Church in Petal, Mississippi.
Statement of Intent: As Secretary of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association, I pledge to be accountable
for accurate record keeping and reporting of meetings in a timely fashion. I will
adhere to Robert’s Rules of Order and confirm quorum status at meetings including
the annual MNA House of Delegate session. I will be accountable by affixing my
signature to each document needed to be recognized as an official document. If
elected, I will render my best services to accomplish the tasks assigned to me. In
addition, I will serve as liaison to the Mississippi Nurses Foundation.
I am willing to work in close collaboration with the President of MNA, the Executive
Director, Board members and other leaders within MNA for the betterment of
our nurses throughout the state of Mississippi. I thoroughly understand how each
position on the MNA Board plays an integral role in the successful accomplishment
of the goals of our organization. I feel led to continue serving MNA because I
truly believe as one voice, we can make a difference. I hope you will give me the
privilege to continue serving as Secretary for the Mississippi Nurses’ Association.
Thank you in advance for your consideration.
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