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The Mississippi RNTHE MISSISSIPPI NURSES ASSOCIATION IS THE VOICE OF REGISTERED NURSES AND ADVANCED PRACTICE REGISTERED NURSESIN MISSISSIPPI AND HAS PROVIDED LEADERSHIP TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF ALL PEOPLE FOR THE PAST 108 YEARSVol. 81, No. 4Quarterly publication sent to approximately 59,000 RNs and LPNs in Mississippi.Winter 2019MNA Goes Green with MS RNMNA is “going green” by sending you the MS RN directly to your email rather than your mailbox.This will provide you faster, easy access to the many articles contained in each issue.Don’t miss an issue. To ensure you receive the MS RN without delays, please check to see that we have your mostup-to-date email address. Members of MNA will continue to receive the MS RN via email and mail.A Message from the PresidentI am beaming withpride,excitementandconfidence in knowingthat I am a member of theonly professional nursesassociation in Mississippirepresenting all registerednursesandadvancedpractice registered nursesacross all nursing roles—and that’s really a big deal!Over the years, MNAhas worked tirelessly onour behalf to proactivelyaddress issues that impactour nursing profession. The Tonya Moore, PhD, RN2019 Annual MNA Convention was the most recentdemonstration of how the MNA Board of Directors,executive director, staff and MNF worked as a team todeliver a very impressive and very effective conferencecurrent resident orfocused on nursing success, which can be defined inmany ways all across our great state.The pre-convention opener led by Dr. EileenO’Grady set a high standard for what was to beexpected for the remainder of the week. Dr. O’Gradywalked us through how to become the CEO of ourwhole life. This session was nothing short of amazing!On a personal note, I attended this session not feelingmy best as I battled a sinus head cold. While I feltthe need for rest in my hotel room, Dr. O’Grady’spresentation was so engaging and inspiring that Ihad to stay for the entire session! And that was onlythe beginning of this convention’s excellence. Eachof the sessions that followed, either met or exceededthe expectations of our attendees. We receiveduseful information on timely topics such as vaping,workplace violence, crimes against children, suicideprevention, eliminating patient harm through highreliability, and more. Our expert presenters were veryengaging and I observed many nurses with deep focusduring these sessions. It is gratifying to see so manytaking notes and snapping pictures of PowerPointslides to guard against missing any key points.Some sessions were in such demand thatPresort Standardcapacity was limited to standing room only.US PostageEveryone I have spoken with about this year’sPAIDconvention shares my same sentiment–it wasPermit #14Princeton, MNexceptional!55371The 108th MNA House of Delegates (HOD)focused on the “business” of the association.I’ve always enjoyed attending the HOD becauseit is the one time each year where all of ourdistricts are represented during a collectivediscussion about the strategic direction of theassociation. It’s where all of our members, byway of district delegates, share a voice in howA Message from the President continued on page 19Dr. Tonya Moore has 24 years ofprofessional nursing experience, most of whichhas been in various roles at the Universityof Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC).As executive director of leadership andworkforce development at UMMC, Dr. Mooreis responsible for directing the ram for faculty, staff and students incollaboration with the chief academic officer,chief faculty affairs officer and chief humanresources officer.Dr. Moore earned an associate degreein nursing from Alcorn State University, abachelor’s and master’s in Nursing from theUniversity of Mississippi, and a doctor ofphilosophy degree in Nursing Research fromthe University of Alabama at Birmingham.Dr. Moore’s talents and commitment toher profession have earned her recognitionin several distinguished and respectedorganizations. Among those, she receivedthe University of Alabama at BirminghamNursing Alumni 2019 Jo Ann Barnett Awardfor Compassionate Care and the 2019 MyrlieEvers-Williams Minority Health LeaderAward. Bestowed in 2019, she received nationalrecognition as Best in Nursing Award ofExcellence by the American Health Council.Dr. Moore was also recognized as a 2011 Upand Comer, one of 12 people in the UnitedStates chosen by Modern Healthcare magazine.In 2009, she was recognized as Nurse of theYear by University of Mississippi Health Care.
Page 2 Mississippi RNDecember 2019, January, February 2020Board of DirectorsUpcoming Meetings & EventsMNA: Meeting the CNE Needs of Mississippi’s RNs & APRNsEVENTDATE & LOCATIONNRCME/FMCSA DOT Medical ExaminerCourseLobby Day at the CapitolMississippi Center for Nursing – Madison, MSJanuary 17, 2020Mississippi State Capitol – Jackson, MSJanuary 22, 2020Pharmacology of Controlled Substance forAPRNsSouthwest Community College – Summit, MSJanuary 24, 2020Chronic Diseases in Mississippi for RNsSouthwest Community College – Summit, MSJanuary 24, 2020The Impact of Workplace and IntimatePartner Violence on Families and the Roleof the Nursing Profession with a BonusConversation About the Dangers of VapingUMMC Community Care Clinic Humphrey’s CountyBelzoni, MSJanuary 30, 2020Wound Care Workshop for RNs & APRNsMississippi Center for Nursing – Madison, MSFebruary 7, 20202020 Legislative Nursing SummitJackson Convention Complex – Jackson, MSFebruary 18, 2020MS Addiction Conference – in Partnershipwith Professionals Health NetworkHilton Hotel – Jackson, MSFebruary 26-28, 20202020 APRN Spring ConferenceMS Drug Summit – in Partnership with FirstResponders of Mississippi2020 Annual ConventionOxford Convention Center – Oxford, MSApril 17-18, 2020Broadmoor Baptist Church – Madison, MSJuly, 2020MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center – Biloxi, MSOctober 13 – 16, 2020More events coming soon!Please check our website –www.msnurses.org/eventsPresidentTonya Moore, PhD, RNtonyamoore2010@gmail.comVice PresidentVacantSecretaryJohnnie Sue Wijewardane,PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANPjwijewardane@umc.eduTreasurerCarl Mangum, PhD, PMHNPcmangum@umc.eduDirectorsCouncil on Nursing EducationTomekia Luckett, PhD, RNtluckett@wmcarey.eduCouncil on Nursing ResearchAshley Krebs, PhD, RN, CHSEakrebs@wmcarey.eduCouncil on Health AffairsAlena Lester, DNP,APRN, FNP-C, ONP-Caalester@muw.eduCouncil on Nursing PracticeDebra Rhinewalt,BSN, CHPNdebra.rhinewalt@bmhcc.orgCouncil onOrganizational AffairsSandra Arnold, MSN, RNCouncil onAdvanced PracticeShonda Phelon, DNP, RN,FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, linic.comMNA StaffExecutive DirectorTeresa Malonetmalone@msnurses.orgFinance Administrator/Membership CoordinatorDeborah Normandnorman@msnurses.orgExecutive AssistantLaGina Walkerlwalker@msnurses.orgDirector of Events& MarketingDana Walkerdwalker@msnurses.orgAdvanced Practice Coordinator/Publishing CoordinatorDionne Inmandinman@msnurses.orgMNA District PresidentsDistrict 1:Adams, Franklin, Jefferson, andWilkinson countiesBrenda Collinsbcollins@alcorn.eduDistrict 16:Clarke, Kemper, andLauderdale countiesLinda Toddltodd@bellsouth.netDistrict 2:Amite, Copiah, Lawrence, Lincoln,Pike, and Walthall countiesTammy Livingstontlivingston@kdmc.orgDistrict 18:Choctaw, Clay, Lowndes, Noxubee,Oktibbeha, Webster, and WinstoncountiesSally Pearsonshpearson@muw.eduDistrict 5:Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River, andStone countiesDeborah Mauffraydebmauffray@gmail.comDistrict 6:Jackson, George, and Greene countiesRobbie Burnsedrene1461@yahoo.comDistrict 7:Covington, Forrest, Lamar, Perry,Jefferson Davis & Marion countiesLinda Holmeslholmes@forrestgeneral.comInstall the MNA Mobile App – MS Nurses AssociationDistrict 8:Jasper, Jones, and Wayne countiesEmily lished by:Arthur L. DavisPublishing Agency, Inc.District 11:Simpson and Smith countiesTeresa Windhamtwindhamdon@yahoo.comDistrict 12:Claiborne, Issaquena, Sharkey, andWarren countiesDebbie HooverDebbie 0401@yahoo.comDistrict 13:Hinds, Rankin, Madison andYazoo countiesBeverly Oliveroliver59beverly@icloud.comDistrict 21:Humphries, Sunflower, andWashington countiesKaffie Burns-Denleyeiffak67@yahoo.comDistrict 23:Bolivar, Coahoma, Quitman,Tallahatchie, and Tunica counties.Shelby Polkspolk@deltastate.eduDistrict 25:Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun,Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lee,Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah,Tishomingo, and Union countiesRobbie Jonesrjones8001@gmail.comDistrict 28:DeSoto, Marshall, and Tate countiesKadie Burrkdburrrn@gmail.comDistrict 31:Lafayette, Panola, and YalobushacountiesMorgan Waltermdwalterl@gmail.comDistrict 32:Attala, Carroll, Grenada, Holmes,Leflore, and Montgomery countiesElizabeth Overstreetjulynoverstreet@yahoo.comDistrict 15:Leake, Neshoba, Newton, and ScottcountiesCassandra Gibbscassie39365@yahoo.comAdvertisingFor advertising rates and information, please contact Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc., 517 Washington Street, PO Box 216, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613,(800) 626-4081, sales@aldpub.com. MNA and the Arthur L. Davis PublishingAgency, Inc. reserve the right to reject any advertisement. Responsibility forerrors in advertising is limited to corrections in the next issue or refund of priceof advertisement.Acceptance of advertising does not imply endorsement or approval by theMississippi Nurses’ Association of products advertised, the advertisers, or theclaims made. Rejection of an advertisement does not imply a product offeredfor advertising is without merit, or that the manufacturer lacks integrity, or thatthis association disapproves of the product or its use. MNA and the Arthur L.Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be held liable for any consequencesresulting from purchase or use of an advertiser’s product. Articles appearingin this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of MNA or those of thenational or local associations.Mississippi RN is published quarterly every March, June, September and December and is the official publication of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association,31 Woodgreen Place, Madison, MS 39110, a constituent member of the American Nurses Association.
December 2019, January, February 2020Mississippi RN Page 3Meet MNA’s 2019-2020 Board of DirectorsIn MemoriamMary Patricia Burg CurtisApril 29, 1938 – November 3, 2019Seated L-R:Debra Rhinewalt, BSN, CHPN, Director, Council on Nursing Practice;Tonya Moore, PhD, RN, President;Johnnie Sue Wijewardane, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, Secretary;Sandra “Sandi” Arnold, MSN, RN, Director, Council on Organizational Affairs;Standing L-R:Tomekia Luckett, PhD, RN, Director, Council on Nursing Education;Alena Lester, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ONP-C, Director, Council on Health Affairs;Shonda Phelon, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, GNP-BC, Director, Council on Advanced Practice;Teresa Malone, MNA Executive Director;Ashley Krebs, PhD, RN, CHSE, Director, Council on Nursing Research;Carl Mangum, PhD, PMHNP, Treasurer.Congratulations to Dr. Tonya Moore, Dr. Carl Mangum, Dr. Tomekia Luckett, and Sandi Arnold, elected by the2019 House of Delegates.Dr. Mary Patricia BurgCurtis devoted her professionalcareer to nursing, counseling,education, and access tohealthcare. Her contributionsand leadership span 52 years.Dr. Curtis was a yforWomen, and received herdoctorate at Mississippi StateUniversity. Dr. Curtis was the Director of the GraduateNursing Program and associated with MUW for 27years and was the first Nurse Practitioner to practicein Lowndes County. Dr. Curtis was very active in thepolitical arena, having contributed to the writing ofbills and being an expert witness at Senate hearingsfor health care in MS. She was also very active in theMississippi Nurses Association at the national, regional,and local levels. She served as Chair of the ResearchAdvisor Panel of the National Council State Boards ofNursing for nine years. Dr. Curtis was appointed to theMississippi Board of Nursing for two terms (eight years)during which time she served as President of the Board.Dr. Curtis has been recognized by multiple professionaland school organizations for her leadership and forpaving the way for the Nurse Practitioner role. Amongher awards and recognitions, the three most preciousto her were the Marquette University’s Alumni MeritAward for contributions to health care, Induction intothe Mississippi Nurses Association’s Hall of Fame, andInduction into the MUW Hall of Fame.In Memoriam continued on page 19Mississippi Baptist Medical Centerhas immediate openings for licensednurses in med surg, orthopedics,neuro, cardiac and ICU areas.We offer: Flexible schedules including theNEW weekender program Competitive benefits Opportunity to work with a team atMississippi’s only Magnet hospitalFor questions about nurse openings,contact Human Resources at601-968-1296. To join our team, apply ers
Page 4 Mississippi RNDecember 2019, January, February 2020Wellness Wisdom:Evidenced-backed Tips on Healthy LifestylesEileen O’Grady, PhD, RNDr. Eileen O’Grady isa certified adult nursepractitioner, a wellnesscoach and an expert onintentional change in adults.Dr. O’Grady is the Founderof the School of Wellness.The following questionscome from RNs andAPRNs from across theUnited States.I live and work in a food desert. Many of the diseasesthat my patients have stem from diets of junk and fastfood. I myself struggle with my weight. How do yousuggest I manage this?First off, how hard this must be to have limitedaccess to fresh food. As a person who cares for others,it is even more difficult to be in a community thatdoes not have access to what might be one of the mostimportant predictors of good health, fresh food. Poornutrient-food is at the root of so much of our healthcare problems: obesity and all the joint replacementsstemming from that, diabetes, metabolic syndromeand 13 kinds of cancers.The situation in which you are promoting the healthof others must be getting undermined everyday by thelack of access to fresh food. I worry about you in thisbecause it can feel overwhelming and on bad days,maybe even futile. There are rays of hope, however onthis front. The food pharmacy at Children’s Hospitalof Philadelphia offers patients a "prescription" forwhat to pick up. Some shelves have high-caloriesuperfoods for cancer patients to keep their weight up.Others have low-sugar staples for people with diabetesor low-sodium items for patients with hypertension.We can see how food is medicine and we could befocusing on this as a profession who cares deeplyabout the health of our population.As with any lifestyle change, the very first placeto start is close in, with yourself. By getting in rightrelationship with our environment first, we are betterable to empathize and assist others once we aresuccessful. The science on changing lifestyle habitsstarts before we change anything. Creating new,lasting habits starts with first making a deep, internaldecision that you really want to do it. A decision, suchas entering an RN program, had to be made beforeyou did anything, and the same is true for any otherchange. Without that, the struggle will continue. Thescenario often looks like this: eat poorly, repent andrepeat. To break the cycle that is causing you to beoverweight, the decision that this must stop beginswith you identifying your WHY. To harken Nietzsche,“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”Resist the temptation to focus on the how withouthaving a firmly rooted why. You must know yourdeepest personal motivators.The how can begin with the smallest step - askyourself why you are overweight. Most people willidentify one or two behaviors that are causing thisoverweight condition. Responses I hear are often:“emotional eating, can’t stop eating sugar, or toomuch soda.” This self-assessment must be known, forwithout it, you may be using the wrong remedy foryour problem. If your problem is emotional eating,then restricting calories is not going to work–it’s likelooking for milk at the hardware store. You must knowyourself and what is causing you to overeat. You canstart with a 30-day change - in which you pick onesmall thing and change it . as a way for you to getto know yourself. Get curious about how and whyyou are eating destructively. Once you identify thewhat, you can formulate a remedy that is specific toyour issues. Thirty-day challenge examples includeno sugar, switching soda for seltzer, eating only whenphysically hungry or experimenting with intermittentfasting (two meals a day).Willpower is not reliable, and no plan should bebuilt depending on that limited resource. Rather,having a plan in place is the path that leads mostpeople to success. Once that why and the what areestablished, you will need to create some white spacein your life to meal plan and prep. In order to eat real,whole food that your grandmother would recognize,you will likely need to spend more of your budget onfood. I have worked with people who lost 70 poundsjust by creating and following meal plans. So in thefood desert where you live, if you leave your housewithout a plan of what and where you will eat, youwill very likely be and stay overweight. This can beovercome by being creative, resourceful and dedicated.At its core, lasting lifestyle change is a deep decisionto change the status quo for yourself. This requiresyou to be kind and compassionate to yourself andto begin to question some of the limiting beliefs youmay have, such as, “I can’t lose weight, I don’t havetime, or, it’s in my genes.” Being on your own weightloss journey first can give you more street credibilitywith your patients. They trust us more than any otherprofession and they are watching us.Florence Nightingale spent 50 years of her careerwalking up and down the halls of Parliament pushinglawmakers to change the plight of the health in thepoorest communities. The problem you are facing is inpart due to public policy (or lack of one). Nightingalesaw that pushing for public health measures to betterserve London’s poor was core to the role of theprofessional nurse. I wonder if there is something yourcommunity of nurses could do to address the widerproblem of food deserts.“A nail is driven out by another nail. Habit is overcomeby habit.” Desiderius ErasmusI am a night owl, but I work day shifts. It takes me along time to pull away from what I’m doing–watchingYOUTUBE and end up getting to bed after 1 am.When my alarm goes off at 6 am, I often hit the snoozebutton several times. I am dragging for a good part ofthe morning. Once the evening hits, I feel energized andcan’t seem to get to bed on time. What do you suggest?I recently overcame my own sleep-deprivationproblem that had been going on for some months.I woke up at night four to five times and everymorning woke feeling groggy–as if I had been runover by a truck. Everything hurt. I wasn't excitedabout facing the day and I wondered if I had ahormonal imbalance–did my thyroid level drop, wasI depressed, I wondered. It felt very real and veryphysical – something was wrong. When I had a workup, it was discovered that all my hormones and bloodchemistries were in the normal range.I was simply tired.When I started to implement the sleep hygienetechniques. These included: Hanging room-darkening shades in mybedroom Using ear plugs Using blue light glasses after 6 pm (to ward offsleep-interfering blue light from screens) Dimming the lights in the house each evening Cooling the room to 67 degrees Using melatonin at bedtime occasionally Listening to Delta Wave music while readingin bed Getting into bed an hour before bedtime toread Restricting fluids after 6 pmAll at once I was astonished at the results. I felt likea new person.I am guessing you are in a zombie state and severelyand chronically sleep deprived,
program for faculty, staff and students in collaboration with the chief academic officer, chief faculty affairs officer and chief human resources officer. Dr. Moore earned an associate degree in nursing from Alcorn State University, a bachelor’s and master’s in Nursing
