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Summary: The Importance Of Membership In M-OADN

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The Importance of Membership in M-OADN There are many benefits to having a membership in professional nursing organizations such as the Mississippi Chapter of Associate Degree Nursing, known as M-OADN. Some of the benefits include continuing education, networking opportunities and having an increased awareness of issues affecting the nursing profession. In addition to these benefits, some employers prefer to hire nurses who are members of a professional organization. Keynote Address Summary The speaker for the 2016 M-OADN convention was professional speaker and author Marcus Engel. Mr. Engel shared his story of surviving a horrific motor vehicle accident at the age of 18 and his amazing story of recovery. Mr. Engel has a gift for captivating the audience and making them feel like they are right there with him. By …show more content…

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