2019 Mississippi Nurses Association Annual Convention Yearbook

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2019 Mississippi Nurses’ Association Annual Convention 13. Business interrupted by an adjournment of the meeting of the House of Delegates shall be resumed at the next meeting of the House of Delegates at the point where it was interrupted. 14. To minimize disruption of the work of the House of Delegates and all related meetings, all electronic devices shall be set to vibrate. 15. These Convention Rules shall be amended or suspended by a two-thirds vote of the House. 36
2019 Mississippi Nurses’ Association Annual Convention Responsibilities of the MNA Board of Directors President .................................................................................Debra Allen, MSN, RN The President, elected at each odd-year convention, serves for a two-year term. • Presides at Board of Directors’ meeting and the MNA House of Delegates • Represents the Association in all official matters • Serves as a representative to the American Nurses’ Association Membership Assembly • Appoints committees and the members of same with the approval of the Board of Directors • Keeps the Board of Directors informed on matters of importance to the Association • Reports activities of the Board of Directors to the Membership Vice President .......................................................................... Tonya Moore, PhD, RN The Vice President, elected at each even-year convention, serves for a two-year term. The Vice President is responsible for activities related to membership which includes, but is not limited to, recruitment, retention, and member services. Additionally, the Vice President presides in the absence of the President. Secretary ................................... Johnnie Sue Wijewardane, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP The Secretary, elected at each even-year convention, serves for a two-year term. The Secretary is responsible for record keeping and reporting of meetings to MNA; embossing signature as required on documents to meet official requirements; and performing other duties as is usual and customary to the office. Treasurer ...................................................................Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNP-BC The Treasurer, elected at each odd-year convention, serves for a two-year term. The Treasurer works with the Finance Committee and the Executive Director in running the financial affairs of the Association. Director, Council on Advanced Practice ....................... Shonda Phelon, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC The Director of the Council on Advanced Practice, elected at each even-year convention, serves for a two-year term. The Director shall be concerned with issues related to the advanced practice nurse including federal and state legislation and government policy, scope and standards of advanced practice nursing and the ethical and legal aspects of advanced practice nursing. Director, Council on Health Affairs.....................Alena Lester, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ONP-C The Director of the Council on Health Affairs, elected at each even-year convention, serves for a two-year term. The Council on Health Affairs is responsible for assisting with activities relating to: the relevant, scientific and educational development and changes in health needs and practices and delivery systems; state and national affairs, legislation, and policies; and serves as liaison with other health organizations for the advancement of health care. Director, Council on Nursing Education ..................................Tomekia Luckett, PhD, RN The Director of the Council on Nursing Education, elected at each odd-year convention, serves for a two-year term. This Council is specifically responsible for recommending continuing education policy and revisions to the Board of Directors. The Director is responsible for meeting with the Provider Unit, a standing committee under the Council on Nursing Education. 37
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