The Mississippi RN - June 2018
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<strong>June</strong>, July, August <strong>2018</strong> <strong>Mississippi</strong> <strong>RN</strong> • Page 3<br />
Executive Director’s Column<br />
Who says continuing education events can’t be<br />
exciting? Attendees wholeheartedly declare that<br />
the MNA AP<strong>RN</strong>’s Charting the Course: Change,<br />
Innovation, Opportunity Conference hosted in Natchez<br />
was stimulating on all levels!<br />
We were honored to have Dr. Leandro Mena as<br />
our opening speaker on Friday morning presenting<br />
on Population Health to Address the HIV Epidemic.<br />
Dr. Mena is recognized throughout the country for his<br />
work in developing programs to treat HIV patients. It’s<br />
incumbent on nurses across all roles to understand the<br />
growing challenge of human trafficking in our state.<br />
We sincerely appreciate Paula Broome, Bureau Chief,<br />
Bureau of Victim Assistance, <strong>Mississippi</strong> Attorney<br />
General’s Office, for her insightful presentation on<br />
this issue, and North Sunflower Medical Center for Teresa Malone<br />
sponsoring this session. We also appreciate the coverage of this session by <strong>The</strong><br />
Natchez Democrat. On Saturday, we were privileged to be joined by Dr. Melissa<br />
King, DNP, FNP-BC, ENP-BC, President of the <strong>Mississippi</strong> Board of Nursing, and<br />
Phyllis Johnson, MSN, <strong>RN</strong>, FNP-BC, Executive Director. Dr. King’s presentation<br />
focused on the opioid epidemic, and Phyllis Johnson provided information on<br />
recent changes, both regulatory and practice oriented. Attendees expressed their<br />
appreciation for the opportunity to interact and pose questions to both of these<br />
individuals after their presentations. Renowned career coach and sought-after<br />
presenter, Olivia Martin, engaged attendees with her unique style - blending<br />
humor and data to encourage attendees to navigate change full steam ahead by<br />
assessing their individual energy levels and taking action to improve their careers,<br />
their mindsets, and their lives. Everyone enjoyed reading the message in a bottle<br />
composed by one of their colleagues. For those wanting to take advantage of<br />
additional continuing education opportunities, the pre-conference sessions included<br />
ASCCP Guidelines on Pap Smears and HPV testing presented by Dr. Freddy Grant,<br />
and the NRCME/FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner Course presented by Deloris<br />
Slade, MSN, <strong>RN</strong>, FNP-BC. We were delighted to be welcomed to the beautiful<br />
city of Natchez by the distinguished Mayor Darryl Grennell. True to the gracious<br />
reputation for which Natchez is known, Mayor Grennell also presented us with a gift<br />
basket containing some of the best finds in Natchez.<br />
Replete with steamboat photo opportunities, nautical inspired conference totes,<br />
and a Chart Your Course to the Fiesta on the Bluff Street Party, the Conference<br />
sought to interweave the best of Natchez throughout the event. Providing a taste<br />
from some of the most famous restaurants, the Street Party featured margaritas,<br />
tamales, and nachos from Fat Mama’s, and empanadas and tacos from Grindstone.<br />
Adding to the ambiance was music provided by one of the Natchez’s most requested<br />
bands, Bubba and Drew. Networking with colleagues is always enjoyable in such a<br />
fun and beautiful setting!<br />
A special note of thanks to the many exhibitors who joined us at the Conference!<br />
We also extend our appreciation to Laerdal for use of their simulation models at<br />
numerous sessions during the Conference. Most importantly, we thank the many<br />
attendees who joined us, shared your ideas, and provided feedback to us! Thank you<br />
for your support of the <strong>Mississippi</strong> Nurses’ Association!<br />
We have many more events planned over the next several months and encourage<br />
registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses to join us as we host events<br />
across the state. MNA is here for you and welcomes your suggestions on continuing<br />
education events. Please contact us so that we may continue to meet your needs!<br />
Summer Sizzling<br />
Membership Drive!<br />
Support Your Nursing Profession!<br />
Take part in the <strong>Mississippi</strong> Nurses’ Association<br />
Summer Sizzling Membership Challenge<br />
Let’s sizzle along with the summer sun and make our voice even stronger!<br />
For Every Application received by July 15th, Recruiting Members<br />
and New Members will be placed in a drawing for great prizes.<br />
Visit our website at www.msnurses.org for details.<br />
Encourage your colleagues to Join MNA!<br />
Be a part of MNA’s legacy of taking the Lead in advancing the nursing profession!<br />
By working together, we will continue to Succeed in <strong>Mississippi</strong>!
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