Mississippi LPNs to meet at Pearl River Resort
The Mississippi Licensed Practical Nurses Association will hold their Annual convention April 16 - 18, 2008 at the Pearl River Resort in Philadelphia, Mississippi. MSLPNA Inc. is the professional organization for the 12,000 LPNs and Student Practical Nurses in Mississippi. It is a constituent of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Incorporated (NFLPN).
The organization annually offers continuing education to keep LPNs current and updated in their profession. Workshops are conducted by licensed and certified instructors. Among this year’s workshops will be IV Re-certification, American Red Cross Disaster Training and Certification. Several Mississippi physicians will conduct workshops on infectious diseases, infection control, and current treatment practices for asthma. Deonna Favre, the wife of NFLer Brett Favre, will speak about the Hope Foundation’s contribution to cancer survivors. Ollie Mannino, a well-known motivational speaker will be the keynote speaker. Dr. Melinda Rush the newly appointed Executive Director for the Mississippi State Board of Nursing will update the audience on current practice issues and legislative initiatives relating to the nursing profession.
Educational and competitive activities geared to the student attendees will also be a part of the three day agenda. Active and retired LPNs, practical nursing students, instructors and exhibitors are invited and encouraged to attend the convention. Convention planners promise an informative and fun-filled convention. Registration information is available on the website www.mslpn.org