Lauren Sparks, a nursing instructor at Northeast Mississippi Community College, discussed her Doctor of Nursing Practice project on human trafficking during the Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing Convention in Tupelo.
The presentation aimed to raise awareness among nursing students and faculty from across the state about the issue.
Sparks also received the honor of being named the Most Outstanding DNP Student for the first semester at Delta State University, according to a news release. The college praised her accomplishments and her contributions to healthcare and community awareness.
Jon R Myers is the executive editor of Alcorn County News and the founder of the Mississippi News Group, which he started in 2013 to cover communities across North Mississippi. He also founded the Mississippi Sports Group in 2006, which grew from a single community publication into a statewide network covering high school and college athletics. He reports on local government, public safety, schools and community life in Corinth and Alcorn County, working from public meetings, agency records and interviews with the people involved. Contact him at editor@alcornnewsms.com with news tips or corrections. For a correction, include the article link and supporting source material.
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