Diana J. Mason, Ph.D,
RN, FAAN, a journalist and editor in chief of the American
Journal of Nursing, after she presented her keynote
address in a packed room at the MNA’s annual convention
in Springfield.
A view of the main meeting
room during the MNA’s convention at the Springfield
Sheraton.
The local media caught up with Diana Mason
after her keynote address on the second day of convention.
Nurses checked out
the vendor tables between programs.
Debbie Smith and her husband
after their powerful and moving address that detailed
Debbie’s terrifying abduction and rape in 1989.
Since then, the Smiths have become crusaders who are intent
on helping other victims and trying to prevent others
from becoming victims.
Nurses gather at the Smiths’ information
table to gather information and to purchase gifts that
supported the couple’s advocacy efforts.
The annual business meeting
gets underway.
Julie Pinkham, executive director of the
MNA, and the Board of Directors get the business meeting
underway.
Pinkham at the podium.
MNA President Beth Piknick.
Members head to the
microphones to speak out in favor of or against various
motions and amendments that will determine the direction
and future of the MNA.
