Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists Establishes Annual Andy Taggart Scholarship to Support Future Nurse Anesthetists
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (March 19, 2026) – The Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) Board of Directors has unanimously established the Andy Taggart Scholarship, an annual award honoring Andy Taggart’s long-standing service as legal counsel to MANA and his contributions to the profession.
“I’m deeply honored by this recognition from the Mississippi Association of Nurse Anesthetists,” said Andy Taggart, CEO of Taggart Law Group, PLLC. “It has been a privilege to work alongside these dedicated professionals. Supporting the next generation of nurse anesthetists is critical to ensuring patients across Mississippi continue to receive the highest standard of care and ready access to care.”
“Andy’s unwavering guidance and strategic vision have paved the way for current and future CRNAs to serve as leaders in anesthesia care within our state,” said Sandy Weathers, president of MANA. “We regard this scholarship as the highest honor our organization can bestow.”
The scholarship will be awarded each year to a senior student registered nurse anesthetist (SRNA) enrolled in a Mississippi-based program. The inaugural recipient is Alexa Salazar, a doctoral student in the nurse anesthesia program at the University of Southern Mississippi, recognized for her leadership, dedication, and excellence in patient care.
The Andy Taggart Scholarship will continue annually to support outstanding SRNAs, helping to inspire and prepare the next generation of nurse anesthetists across Mississippi.
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