Mississippi Nurses Association

05/27/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Messer!

Please join us in welcoming Alice Messer, DNP, FNP-BC, to our Physical Medicine team in Flowood!

With more than 30 years of experience, she brings a strong background in physical rehabilitation and neurological recovery care, working closely with patients recovering from stroke, trauma, and functional loss. We’re so grateful to have her on the team!

To learn more or schedule an appointment, please call 601-936-8801.
methodistphysicalmedicine.org
1 Layfair Drive, Suite 100
Flowood, MS

05/23/2026

There is still time to register for MNA's 2026 APRN Spring Conference. This virtual conference offers convenient access to 22 hours of CE, including 8.5 pharmacology and 7.25 controlled substance hours. No matter your role in nursing, you'll find topics of interest. Registration deadline is May 31st, but you'll have access to recordings through June. Visit our website at https://www.msnurses.org for details and to register.

05/17/2026

Sharing Excellence! Congratulations!

As we end our recognition of Nurses Week, we want to highlight an amazing success. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing NCSBN awards program recognizes the outstanding achievements of members and celebrates significant contributions to nursing regulation. The Mississippi Board of Nursing has been selected by the awards committee to receive the 2026 Regulatory Achievement Award! This award recognizes the board that has made an identifiable, significant contribution to the mission and vision of NCSBN in promoting public policy related to the safe and effective practice of nursing in the interest of public welfare.

To receive an award of this magnitude at the national level is such an honor and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our Board and staff. Each member of our team plays a significant role in the work we do every day and this recognition is something we can all be proud of! The Mississippi Board of Nursing staff and board members will accept the award at the NCSBN Awards Ceremony during the 2026 Annual Meeting.

Way to go!!!

05/17/2026

Recognizing rockstars! Congratulations!

The School of Nursing has named Dr. Jennifer Hitt and Michael Jones as its 2026 Alumna of the Year and Early Career Achievement award winners. Their careers reflect a lasting commitment to service education and mentorship in nursing. Read the full story: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/05/SON-Alumni.html

05/17/2026

We’re excited to recognize and celebrate one of our own. Congratulations!

05/15/2026

As we close out 2026 Nurses Week, MNA continues to celebrate and connect with members!

The Surprise: An exclusive member-only "Coffee Chat" with the Executive Director and Board President.
The Results: Three winners were randomly drawn from the RN/APRN membership today.
The Connection: The Executive Director personally called each winner to deliver the news! The excitement was electric, and everyone is ready to connect and share the "Why" that keeps them in nursing.

CONGRATULATIONS to our winners!
Kamero Haverstic, MSN, RN, PMH-BC - District 5
Debra Bell, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C - District 13
Mary Maxcy, RN - District 31

The celebration continues with authentic connections.

05/14/2026

The celebration isn't over!
Yesterday marked Florence Nightingale's birthday and the end of National Nurses Week, but MNA is still going.

MNA's Executive Director and Board President are hosting an exclusive, member-only virtual "Coffee Chat" to hear stories that keep you in nursing.

Winners are being drawn at random from the membership list today. Winners will be announced tomorrow.

05/12/2026

MNA Statement: Department of Education Federal Student Loan
Policy Changes:

Many of you have expressed worry, concern and confusion about the recent news regarding federal student loans and how it might impact you. The Mississippi Nurses’ Association (MNA) remains committed to providing you with information to help you make informed decisions about your future.

On May 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of Education released the final rule for “Reimagining and Improving Student Education (RISE),” which changes how graduate nursing education is financed. This means the greatest impact will likely be felt by registered nurses seeking advanced degrees. For many Mississippi nurses, graduate education is not only a career goal, but also a pathway to expanding healthcare access in their communities.
Read full statement at: https://www.msnurses.org/resources/news/

05/12/2026

As President of the MNA Board of Directors, a registered nurse of 27 years, and nurse practitioner for 13 years, it is my honor to recognize and celebrate Nurses Week and the extraordinary registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses who serve communities across our great state of Mississippi.

This week is more than a celebration. It is a moment to pause and recognize the compassion, resilience, leadership, and dedication that registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses bring to healthcare every single day. From our hospitals and clinics to schools, public health departments, long-term care facilities, universities, rural health centers, and community settings, Mississippi’s registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses continue to have an incredible impact on the lives of patients, families, and communities.

Nurses are often present during life’s most difficult moments, as well as its most joyful ones. We advocate for our patients, educate families, lead healthcare teams, improve systems of care, and stand as trusted professionals in every corner of our state. Whether responding to public health challenges, caring for vulnerable populations, mentoring future nurses, or advancing healthcare policy, nurses consistently rise to meet the needs of others with strength and compassion.

At the Mississippi Nurses’ Association, we are proud to support registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses across Mississippi through advocacy, professional development, leadership opportunities, continuing education, and efforts that strengthen the nursing profession and improve healthcare outcomes statewide. We remain committed to empowering, educating, and supporting registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses throughout every stage of their careers.

Today, we also acknowledge the sacrifices you make, often balancing demanding careers with family responsibilities, emotional stress, and the ever-changing challenges of healthcare. Your dedication does not go unnoticed. Your work matters deeply, and the impact you make extends far beyond the bedside.

To every registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurse across Mississippi, thank you for your service, your professionalism, your courage, and your unwavering commitment to caring for others. You are the heart of healthcare in our state, and we are honored to celebrate you during Nurses Week.

Happy Nurses Week!

Alena Groves, DNP, FNP-C, ONP-C

05/10/2026

On this Mother's Day, the Mississippi Nurses' Association proudly recognizes and appreciates Mississippi's Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses who serve not only as healthcare professionals, but also as mothers, bonus mothers, and mother figures.

Thank you for the compassion, strength, care, and leadership you provide to your familes, patients, and communities every day.

05/09/2026

Dr. Moore expresses deep gratitude to Senator Hillman T. Frazier for taking the time to personally visit the Mississippi Center for Nursing and hand-deliver a formal recognition of her appointment as Executive Director of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association.

Receiving this during National Nurses Week makes the gesture even more meaningful, stated Dr. Moore.

This thoughtful recognition was presented on behalf of Mississippi State Senators David Blount, Hillman T. Frazier, Sollie B. Norwood, and Kamesha Mumford. Their support and encouragement are deeply felt and sincerely appreciated.

The recognition reads, in part:

“NOW, THEREFORE, SENATORS DAVID BLOUNT, HILLMAN T. FRAZIER, SOLLIE B. NORWOOD, AND KAMESHA MUMFORD, do hereby commend and congratulate Dr. Tonya Moore, on her appointment as Executive Director of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association and extend best wishes for continued success as she leads the organization into its next chapter of excellence and service for the people of Mississippi.”

Dr. Moore is honored by this recognition, and remains committed to advancing the nursing profession through advocacy, education, research, partnership, and service to the people of Mississippi.