Nursing Workforce Advisory Committee
As per the Mississippi Code § 73-15-18, the Nursing Workforce Advisory Committee serves as a source of technical advice for the Office of Nursing Workforce, featuring members from diverse backgrounds in both the public and private sectors, encompassing a range of professional experiences. The committee includes healthcare professionals, health agency administrators, nursing educators, and subject matter experts from various regions within the state.
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Lacey T. Gentry, DNP, RN, CNE (Chair)Professor and Hybrid Clinical Director, William Carey University |
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Dr. Tonya Harbison, PhD, RNNursing Instructor, Pearl River Community College
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Amanda Crawford, MS, CFRE, CFRMExecutive Director, MS Nurses Foundation |
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Peggy Kelly, LNHADirector of Education and Regulatory Services, MS Health Care Association
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Dr. Wendy Lingle, PhD, RNAssociate Dean of Nursing / Associate Professor, William Carey University
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Christian Minor, RNHead Nurse, Mississippi National Guard |
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Dr. Maude McGill, PhD, MSN, RN-BC, CNEExecutive Director, MSLPN Association |
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Donna Hemphill, MSN, RNADN Director, East Central Community College |
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Dr. Larona Searcy, DNP, MSNMSN Coordinator, Alcorn State University, School of Nursing
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Dr. Kristen Long, DNP, RNAssociate Chief Nurse Executive, North Mississippi Medical Center |
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Christina McDuffie, MSN, BSN, RNPatient Care Manager, Telemetry, Forrest General Hospital |