2025 MNA Annual Convention

October 22-24, 2025

MS Coast Coliseum & Convention Center

Biloxi, MS

MNA is seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) to submit proposals for our dynamic 2025 Convention themed Riding the Wave: Leading with Excellence in Healthcare. This year's theme celebrates the resilience, adaptability, and leadership that nurses demonstrate in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare.

We are seeking innovative and thought-provoking presentations that cater to a diverse audience, including those from primary care, nursing education, and beyond. Presentations should address current challenges, forward-thinking strategies, or successful practices that embody excellence in healthcare delivery.

Each submission will undergo a peer review process, with selections made based on content, relevance to pressing healthcare issues, clarity of message, and speaker expertise.

Presenting at this event offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of nursing practice, share knowledge with colleagues, and be part of an inspiring event that empowers nurses to lead the way in shaping the future of healthcare.



We look forward to your submission and to learning how you are riding the wave of excellence in healthcare leadership.

Speaking at the Convention will allow you the opportunity to: 

• Share your expertise with your peers and improve the quality of patient care and nursing education.
• Increase your professional profile.
• Attend the 2025 MNA Annual Convention at no cost.
• (Your complimentary pass* will give you access on the day that you present to all regular sessions, keynote sessions, and the Expo.)



Note: Travel and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the presenter. All speakers must be available to present between Wednesday, October 22 and Friday, October 24.

*Complimentary pass does not include fee-based skills workshops. Should a virtual convention be held, presenters must agree to record presentations.

1. Each potential speaker for a podium (or recorded if virtual) presentation must complete a Presentation Abstract Form prior to being considered as a Convention speaker or keynote presenter.
2. Submit an abstract of 100 words or less (see Presentation Abstract Form) which includes the outcome your presentation is addressing from the list of outcomes below.
3. Submit a current copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a professional headshot.

EMAIL DOCUMENTS TO: 

dwalker@msnurses.org 

Questions, please contact Dana Walker at (601) 898-0670.

Leadership/Scholarship

• Attendees will report enhanced motivation to improve nursing leadership skills in the areas of patient care, nursing self-care, mentor-ship of novice nurses, and/or clinical scholarship.
• Attendees will express augmented motivation to participate in education of either healthcare recipients or education of fellow participants in the provision of healthcare (student, novice, or expert).

Clinical

• Attendees will express a gain in new evidence-based knowledge for translation into clinical practice.
• Attendees will report a satisfactory review of standards of care for improvements in clinical practice.

Scholarship

• Attendees will evaluate nursing research presentations for efficacy and translation to practice.
• Attendees will express confidence in results presented of nursing research with intent to use in practice.

Pharmacology

• Attendees will express confidence in results presented of nursing research with intent to use in practice.
• Attendees will report new or increased knowledge of specific medications included in controlled substance classes of medications, medication management of specific conditions, or prescribing parameters for new drugs, enabling improvement in prescriptive practices.