Are you Racing to Meet Nursing Challenges of Today and Tomorrow? Join us at the MNA Convention to stay in the lead!

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2 The Mississippi Nurses Association is pleased to announce our to be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center Biloxi, MS October 23-26, 2018 Pre-Convention Workshop: Knowing Me, Knowing You: Provider Self Awareness to Improve Patient Outcomes Plenary Topics: Leadership Airway Management Mississippi s Health Needs Child Abuse MS Board of Nursing Update Skills Workshops: Management of Gastrostomy Tube EKG Interpretation Intra-Articular Injections Kinesio Taping Controlled Substance Update Excellence in Research Poster Session Research/Quality Improvement/ Evidence-Based Practice Projects Are you Racing to Meet Nursing Challenges of Today and Tomorrow? Join us at the MNA Convention to stay in the lead! GENERAL CONVENTION: You don t want to miss this opportunity to grow professionally through our dynamic CE sessions featuring tracks for: Administrative Clinical Education Research APRN FALL CONFERENCE: Featuring information on a variety of topics including: Adult-Family-Geriatric Women s Health Pediatrics Psychiatry Hands-on Workshops Making Waves Exhibitors Expo Numerous Clinical, Professional, and Networking Opportunities And Much More...

3 MNA CONVENTION REGISTRATION How to Register Online Registration: To register on-line, please visit our website at Information for the 2018 MNA Annual Convention can be found on the Home Page and under the Events menu. Online registration requires a credit card payment. MNA accepts VISA, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Note: If you do not receive a receipt via upon submitting your online payment, please notify Deborah Norman at dnorman@msnurses.org. Mail/Fax Registration: Download the 2018 MNA Annual Convention Registration Form from our website, or print from this document. Complete the Registration Form and mail or fax the form with all required information and payment to: Mississippi Nurses Association 31 Woodgreen Place Jackson, MS Fax: (601) On-Site Registration: On-site registration will be available each day of the Convention Tuesday, Oct Friday, Oct. 26 at the MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, Biloxi, MS. Registration will be available starting at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday - Friday. Registration Policies Late Registration: On-line, mailed or faxed registrations will not be accepted by the MNA office after Monday, Oct. 15. After October 15, additional registrations are encouraged, but must occur on-site. Cancellation/Refunds: Refunds shall be granted, according to the following: a. Refund requests must be made in writing. b. A $30 processing fee will be applied to all refunds issued. c. No refunds will be granted after October 12, but a pre-paid registrant may send a substitute. Returned Checks/Declined Credit Cards: An administrative fee of $40 will be charged for all checks returned to MNA for insufficient funds and re-billing of credit cards. Questions/Concerns: mna@msnurses.org or dnorman@msnurses.org Phone: (601)

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5 CONVENTION SCHEDULE All Events will be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center (except as noted) Please note that all event times, locations, presenters, and/or presentations are subject to change. Tuesday, October 23, 2018 The Mississippi Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center s Commission on Accreditation. Hours are awarded only for the session hours you attend. Contact hours to be awarded for each session will be posted as part of the session announcement in the Convention guide and the Mobile App.

6 M i s s i s s i p p i N u r s e s A s s o c i a t i o n CONVENTION SCHEDULE Wednesday, October 24, 2018

7 M i s s i s s i p p i N u r s e s A s s o c i a t i o n CONVENTION SCHEDULE Thursday, October 25, 2018

8 CONVENTION SCHEDULE All Events will be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center (except as noted) Please note that all event times, locations, presenters, and/or presentations are subject to change. Friday, October 26, 2018

9 Racing to Meet Nursing Challenges TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 PRE-CONVENTION SESSION 12:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Knowing Me, Knowing You: Provider Self Awareness to Improve Patient Outcomes Rod Green, PMHNP-BC WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 WEDNESDAY LUNCHEON SPEAKER 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Leadership Pam Confer, PhD(c), MPPA THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 THURSDAY LUNCHEON SPEAKER 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Mississippi s Health Needs Paul Byers, MD

10 Racing to Meet Nursing Challenges THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 BOARD OF NURSING UPDATES Melissa King, DNP President, Mississippi Board of Nursing THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 & FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 BOARD OF NURSING UPDATES Phyllis Johnson, MSN, FNP-BC Executive Director, Mississippi Board of Nursing

11 Racing to Meet Nursing Challenges FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 JOINT SESSION SPEAKER 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Child Abuse Paula Broome, Bureau Chief, Bureau of Victim Assistance, Mississippi Attorney General s Office FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 JOINT SESSION SPEAKER 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Riley Herron FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 FRIDAY LUNCHEON SPEAKER 12:20 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Health Literacy Joy Deupree, PhD, CRNP, WHNP-BC

12 HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS Beau Rivage Resort and Casino 875 Beach Boulevard Biloxi, MS Website: For Reservations: 1 (888) (888) Hotel Accommodations Beau Rivage Resort and Casino reservations can be made using the following link. If the link does not activate, please copy and paste the URL address into your internet browser. When making your reservations, please use reservation code: Mississippi Nurses. The cut-off date for the special reservation rate is October 1, Single-Double Rate: Mon.-Thur.: $129 Fri.-Sat.: $154 *Rate does not include tax and applicable fees. Based on availability. The Gulf Coast s Premier Resort! Southern hospitality and world-class amenities come together at the Beau Rivage. The elegantly appointed guest rooms and suites offer panoramic views of the Gulf Coast or the back bay. The Beau offers distinctive dining, superstar entertainment, spa and salon pampering, and an opportunity to enjoy a refreshing smoothie, chilled cocktail or light meal in a tropical pool atmosphere.