Maryland Nurses Association- District 9

06/03/2026

President Bierbaum spent the last two days on Capitol Hill thanks to the American Organization of Nurse Leaders Advocacy Day. The congressional requests included: 1) Co-sponsoring the Save Healthcare Workers Act (S.1600/H.R. 3178), 2) Co-sponsoring the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act (S.1874/H.R.3593), and 3) Supporting Recognizing Nursing as a Professional Degree. Productive meetings took place with legislative correspondents for Senators Van Hollen and Angela D. Alsobrooks, as well as with Representative Glenn Ivey, who was highly engaged. The team for Congressman Steny Hoyer also deserves mention.

05/31/2026

The District 9 team hosted a special networking event at the Port of Leonardtown Winery, where five out of six awards were presented, including the prestigious Paula Luskus Heart of Service award, which was bestowed upon our very own Cathy. We celebrated the dedication and hard work of southern Maryland nurses and collected numerous donations for the food pantry.

05/04/2026

Join Maryland Nurses Association, District 9, as we celebrate the amazing nurses of Southern Maryland. Discounts on food and beverages with appropriate nursing I.D. Scholarship and award recipients will start at 12:30 sharp.

04/19/2026

MNA D9 Scholarships and Awards has been extended. Now due May 8th, 2026!

04/18/2026

It was a successful day at MNA, marked by a 2026-2030 strategic planning session at the Maritime, with D9 President Bierbaum, immediate past President and board member Gibson, in attendance.

11/10/2025

A beautiful fall brunch with with great company, presentation, and food ( By Dream Weavers). We were able to hold this years fall event at Calvert Hospital, it was gorgeous!

10/14/2025

Join us for a dreamy morning brunch as we “Fall into Wellness”
With Guest Speakers: Maricon Dans, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Assistant Director, ANCC Pathways to Excellence Operations and
Dr. Mariana Capati, DNP, MBA, RN, AMB-BC, NEA-BC presenting on Professional Well-Being and the new ANCC Well-Being Credential
Saturday November 8, 2025
10am – 12:30pm
at CalvertHealth Medical Center
Classrooms 1&2, 100 Hospital Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
All nurses are invited!
RSVP no later than November 1st
Cost: $30
Brunch will be provided by Dream Weaver Catering
Come and learn about our spring scholarship and award opportunities!
PM Cathy Gibson for registration information.

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06/07/2025

MNA District 9 hosted a successful annual Spring Dinner event on Tuesday evening, June 3rd, at Prime Street Grill in White Plains, Maryland. The event featured a presentation by Kara Curry, a Senior Policy Advisor at ANA, who discussed the new 2025 Code of Ethics. The code's development and its application to various aspects of nursing care delivery were meticulously outlined. This year's event was attended by MNA's Executive Director, Dr. Barbara Bierdrzycki; Laural Brinkley, the CNO from Calvert Health; and Dr. Karen Wyche-Latham, the CNO from MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center, and many more. The evening also included the Districts Nursing Student of the Quarter award. This years recipient was Jazlyn Hernandez.

05/12/2025

Join us Tuesday June 3rd at our Spring Dinner Meeting for an engaging evening where we will delve into the 2025 ANA Code of Ethics with guest speaker Kara Curry, MA, RN, HEC-C, Senior Policy and Ethics Advisor, American Nurses Association. Cost is $50. For more information and to make reservations, visit our website https://mnadistrict9.nursingnetwork.com/nursing-events/147704-2025-mna-district-9-annual-spring-dinner-meeting #!info

03/08/2025

On February 17, members of MNA met with Legislators in Annapolis to discuss priority bills affecting nurses and healthcare. This was the first in-person Nurses Legislative Night in 5 years and it was a wonderful, productive evening! Thank you to the District 9 members who joined me for this important event!