MS Association of Nurse Practitioners

07/17/2025

MANP 2025 Annual Conference & Membership Meeting July 14-16 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, AL. Cruising toward Excellence. Our regional conference featured a fabulous lineup of exceptional speakers and an impressive group of attendees representing 9 states across the southern and central United States. Thanks to everyone who attended. We appreciate your support and participation in this year’s event!
The award winners from this event were as follows.
The 2025 Brenda Hood Memorial NP of the Year in Clinical Practice award recipient was Misti Garnett, Maben.
2025 Preceptor of the Year award recipient: Jennifer Williams, Natchez
Grand Prize Winner- Baley Smith, Ellisville
iPad Winner- Mary Esther Bures, Brandon
Exhibitor Card Winner- Missy Fowler, Madison
1st Place Exhibitor Conference Theme Winner- Super Drugs Pharmacy, Horn Lake
2nd Place Exhibitor Conference Theme Winner MS Neurology Care Clinic, Ridgeland
3rd Place Exhibitor Conference Theme Winner- Wound Management Specialist (WMS), Jackson

07/14/2025

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07/02/2025

July is here and so is the summer heat! As trusted healthcare professionals, nurse practitioners (NPs) are on the frontlines, ensuring patients stay safe and healthy during the hottest days of the year.

💧 Stay hydrated.
☀️ Don’t forget to apply sunscreen - SPF 30 or higher.
👒 Wear a hat and lightweight, breathable clothing.
🏖️ Plan outdoor activities early or late in the day to avoid peak sun.

Share this post and help others beat the heat this summer.

06/16/2025

Hi, I’m Mary Bolden, a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and current Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) student at Mississippi University for Women. I'm passionate about advancing safe, evidence-based care in primary settings.

As part of my DNP project, I'm focusing on Improving Steroid Stewardship Among Primary Care Providers, and I’d love your help!

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06/13/2025

Nurse Practitioner opportunity available
Location: Gulf Coast Area

Setting: Gulf Coast Assisted Living and or Nursing Home

Additional Job Description: Searching for NP on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The position is part-time to start, but it could easily be transitioned into full-time. The provider will be working in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities on the Gulf Coast. Applicants should be self-motivated and have experience working in a clinical or hospital setting. The facilities are modern, well-maintained, and have established administrative systems. NP experience is required. Must have completed monitored practice hours required by the MS Board of Nursing. Must have appropriate licensure and certification. DEA is preferred.

Compensation: Comensurate with experience; Compensation is above industry standards.

Organization: Horizon Medical Providers LLC

Mailing Address: 1000 Highland Colony Parkway, Building 5000, Ste 5203, Ridgeland MS 39157

Contact Person :Bert Massey

Phone:601-201-3121

Respond with a CV-resume, email, and contact number to the email bert@horizonmedicalproviders.com

06/09/2025

06/08/2025

Our nurse practitioners from across the state had a great time in our suturing workshop on Saturday, June 7th. Thanks to Dr. Robert Ware, nurse practitioner, for sharing his expertise with our group. Also thanks to our others NP instructors, Kent Hawkins and Tina Highfill.

06/08/2025

Dr. Trevor Pickering from Mississippi Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics presented another Joint Injection training course on Saturday, 6/7/2025. We had a great time and appreciate him sharing his expertise with our nurse practitioners from across the state.

06/05/2025

Position: Nurse Practitioner
Setting: Women's Health Clinic
Additional Job Description:
We provide care for women of all ages, including: Annual exams, pap smears & preventive care, Treatment of gynecological problems, Contraception management, Perimenopause and menopause, Variety of Hormone replacement therapy options including traditional, nonhormonal, bioidentical therapy and Biote hormone pellets. for more infohttps://manp.memberclicks.net/form/submission/213218944/field/206985436/NPhire2025.pdf
Organization: The Women's Clinic at the Grove
Address: Mailing
5740 Getwell Road
Building 1, Suite B
Southaven MS 38672
United States
Contact Person: Libby Rankin
Phone: 901-550-1562
Send Resumes to: info@wcgrove.com

05/30/2025

Discover a powerful story of mental health resilience this Mental Health Awareness Month. Dr. Christine Waggoner, FNP, PMHNP, a distinguished NP and friend, shares her personal experience to inspire meaningful discussions, empathy, and hope. A Parent and Nurse Practitioner Opens Up About Mental Health

Christine Waggoner speaks about the importance of listening and keeping friends close. [Disclaimer: This article includes discussions of sensitive mental health topics, including su***de.] In 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month was established in May “to increase awareness of the importance of…