Highlights. A Full Canvas Exhibitors Expo Complete Exhibit Passport for chance to win Expo Grand Prize

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2 Highlights Nationally Renowned Speakers Wednesday Luncheon: Paul Mellor Thursday Luncheon: Jerry Bridge Friday Opening Session: Maryann B. Wee, RN, BSN Friday APRN Luncheon: Jean Artker, AANP, Region 11 Director Friday Joint Session Speaker: Rebekah Gregory, Boston Bombing Survivor Thursday MS BON RN Update Friday MS BON APRN Update Skills Workshops: Joint Aspiration Suturing EKG Interpretation Wound Care Tuesday Reception- Hosted by William Carey University Wednesday Reception-Hosted by the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Nursing Alumni GENERAL CONVENTION: You don t want to miss this opportunity to grow professionally through our dynamic CE sessions featuring tracks for: Education Clinical Administrative Research Up to 16.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours Available APRN FALL CONFERENCE: Attend the APRN Conference to obtain information on a variety of topics including: Pediatrics Psychiatry Women s Health Adult-Family-Geriatric General Up to 16.5 Continuing Education Contact Hours Available A Full Canvas Exhibitors Expo Complete Exhibit Passport for chance to win Expo Grand Prize Spectrum of Success Nurses Roundtable Forum Research/Quality Improvement/ Evidence Based Practice Projects Colorful Cocktails & Canvas Numerous Networking Opportunities And Lots More

3 SESSION CREDITS & EVALUATIONS ON-LINE ONLY: To receive contact hours for a session, each attendee must: 1) attend the entire session, 2) insure that you scan your name badge correctly, and 3) complete the evaluation on-line available 48 hours after the conclusion of the conference. Once a session evaluation has been successfully completed, you will be able to print your certificate for that session available 24 hours after completing the evaluation. PRESENTATION HANDOUTS: In keeping with MNA s green policy, all available handouts will be posted to the MNA website. Prior to attending the sessions, registrants are encouraged to print the materials or store them on an electronic device. The handouts can be found on the MNA website ( under the LIBRARY menu in the 2015 Annual Convention folder. WI-FI ZONE: Registered attendees will have access to standard free Wi-Fi network within the MNA Convention designated areas of the Convention Center. NAME BADGES: Registered attendees MUST wear their official convention name badges at all times to access convention events. Convention name badges will be scanned when attendees enter convention events where continuing education hours are available. GUESTS OF REGISTERED ATTENDEES: Complimentary guest badges will be provided for persons age 21 and older attending the Colorful Cocktails & Canvas event. The guest badge allows entrance to the Colorful Cocktails & Canvas event only. FIREARMS/WEAPONS: Firearms are prohibited on the premises of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center and the Beau Rivage Resort and Casino. FORCE MAJEURE: In the event MNA should find it necessary to cancel or postpone the 2015 MNA Annual Convention for any reason, including but not limited to, acts of nature or terrorism, low registration or other circumstances beyond MNA s control, MNA s liability shall be limited to the refund of registration fees paid to MNA. CONFERENCE ATTIRE: Attire at the MNA Convention is business casual. The Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center strives to keep meeting rooms at a comfortable temperature, but layered clothing is strongly suggested and comfortable shoes are highly recommended. CHILDREN: Children (including infants) under the age of 16 are not allowed in convention sessions or the Exhibit Hall due to safety concerns, audio recording, and maintaining an appropriate learning environment. PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEO: MNA will take photographs and video during the Convention and reproduce them in educational, news, or promotional material whether in print, electronic, or other media including the MNA Web site. By participating in the MNA Convention, you grant MNA the right to use your name, photograph, and biography for such purposes. MNA MARKETPLACE: Come and visit the Marketplace we have exciting new items!

4 How to Register Online Registration: To register on-line, please visit our website at Information for the 2015 MNA Annual Convention is housed in two locations: (1) under News From MNA, and (2) 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 2015 MNA Annual Convention Registration Form. 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. 20 Friday, Oct. 23 at the MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center, Biloxi, MS. Registration will be available starting at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. Wednesday - Friday. There will be a $50.00 fee assessed to all on-site registrations. Registration Policies Late Registration: Registrations postmarked or received between Monday, October 5 and Friday, October 9 will be assessed an additional $35.00 as a late registration fee. On-line, mailed or faxed registrations will not be accepted by the MNA office after Friday, Oct. 9. After October 9, 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 full refund will be granted before September 25. c. After September 25 and before October 9, refunds will be granted less a $25 processing fee. d. No refunds will be granted after October 9, but a pre-paid registrant may send a substitute. Returned Checks/Declined Credit Cards: An administrative fee of $35 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)

5 EARLY BIRDS REGISTER BY SEPT 11 and you could be the winner of $ off Basic Registration, $50.00 off a One Day Registration, or a $100 Gift Card!! For complete registration information, please refer to the registration form.

6 MNA CONVENTION SCHEDULE All Events will be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center (except as noted*) Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (2) Pre-convention Sessions 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. William Carey University Reception Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Opening Session 9:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. House of Delegates 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon Concurrent Sessions 12:00 noon - 1:15 p.m. Keynote Luncheon 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. House of Delegates 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. UMMC Alumni Reception* (Redding House) Thursday, October 22, 2015 Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. District Presidents Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Sigma Theta Tau Luncheon 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. General Luncheon 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Research Round Table Discussion 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Colorful Cocktails & Canvas Friday, October 23, 2015 Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. APRN Breakfast and Update 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Joint Session 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. MS Board of Nursing Update 8:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. APRN Luncheon 1:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Controlled Substances Update 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. APRN Incredible Dinners

7 Improve your memory with Paul Mellor, Wednesday s distinguished luncheon presenter! Paul Mellor is president of Success Links, a memory training company dedicated to helping people improve their lives by improving their memory power. A finalist in the 2008 USA Memory Championship, Paul offers valuable systems and solutions on how to strengthen memory. Paul s skills have benefited everyone from business professionals to senior citizens to school children. He has written extensively on memory improvement and has been quoted in numerous national media, including Newsweek, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, NPR Radio, WOR Radio (New York), and CBN Television. He conducts seminars throughout the country and believes that everyone can build their brain power with the help of a few proven techniques. Paul also has the distinction of having completed marathons in all 50 states, an accomplishment he attributes to three things belief, attitude and desire. He believes these same components are the keys to succeeding in life, no matter the goal. Paul brings passion, energy and proven methods to all his speeches and training sessions to help individuals and organizations achieve their goals. Paul s book, You re Almost There, about his inspirational journey across America as he ran in 50 marathons was released in 2011.

8 Jerry Bridge is a professional speaker, humorist, author, and workshop leader. Jerry is well known for turning complex topics into fun, engaging thought provoking programs. Over the past 25 years he has presented inspiring keynotes and content rich workshops for tens of thousands of business executives, managers, and administrative staff. Jerry is a gifted speaker well known for his ability to help people reduce stress, build teamwork and improve performance. Jerry s passion is to lead inspiring, motivating programs that empower people and having lots of fun in the process. Spectrum of Success Nurses Roundtable Forum: Thursday, October 22 The Roundtable Forum, hosted by the MNA Research Council, will showcase nurses quality improvement/evidence based practice projects from around the state! You ll participate in multiple discussions with the nurses intimately involved in these innovative projects that are improving patients health. We ll keep you moving so you don t miss a thing! Research Posters: Thursday, October 22 A traditional poster session designed to provide you an opportunity to explore innovative strategies and research that are enhancing clinical, patient, and educational outcomes through evidence based nursing practice. Authors will be available to discuss their projects with you! 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.

9 Maryann Wee is a risk management expert and was the first in-state risk management consultant for a major insurer of hospitals in Mississippi. In 1989, she joined Medical Assurance Company of Mississippi to develop the risk management program for the insured physicians and currently serves as the Director of Risk Management Services. In that capacity she develops and coordinates risk programs as well as presents educational programs to physicians and their staff. She has provided over 600 programs on risk management topics including national presentations. Maryann Wee has eight publications in the areas of computerized data banking, stroke and risk management. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing at the University of Maryland at Baltimore. She specialized in the areas of neurological and neurosurgical intensive care nursing at the University of Pennsylvania Medical Center and the University of Maryland Medical Center. She also served as the coordinator for ICU education at the University of Maryland Medical Center. Her experience includes serving as a site project coordinator for the Stroke Data Bank Project which was under the auspices of NIH. Rebekah Gregory is a simple small town woman and mother whose life was forever changed due to the events of the Boston marathon bombings on April 15, This horrible act of terrorism left her as one of the names of the seventeen amputees and therefore permanently handicapped at the young age of only twenty six years old. Instead of being bitter, Rebekah has used her platform in a huge way by encouraging others worldwide. Speaking out about her story and own daily obstacles, she believes that life's struggles are not only meant to teach us lessons, but make us better versions of ourselves than before. Rebekah's delivery with her quick wit and contagious optimism is sure to have everyone feeling inspired and ready to make their own life changes. Outlining her popular phrase, "with every new day comes new hope" she never fails to leave her audience ready to "change the world".

10 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. Single-Double Rate: Mon.-Thur.: $129 Fri.-Sat.: $154 *Rate does not include tax and applicable fees. Based on availability. When making your reservations, please use reservation code: Mississippi Nurses. The cut-off date for the special reservation rate is September 19, 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. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) The Beau Rivage is responsible for complying with the public accommodation requirements of the ADA. If you have any questions, require special accommodations or auxiliary aid needs relating to a disability for your conference attendance, please ask for assistance when making your reservations.