Below are recent articles from
Missouri Nurse, the official publication of the Missouri Nurses Association.
Virtual Reality — A Viable Technology-Mediated Instruction for Competency-Based Education
Virtual reality (VR) describes a computer-generated, three-dimensional space in which participants — typically through the use of a headset and controllers — interact with a simulated environment. This emerging technology can serve as a beneficial…
CFMN Nursing Awards
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.4
The Center for Missouri Nurses (CFMN) proudly recognizes nurses who inspire, lead, and care with compassion. Each tribute represents a meaningful celebration—whether a birthday,…
Interview with a 100-Year-Old Nurse
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.4
Jack: Happy birthday, and thank you for being here. Can you tell me about your early life and what led you to become a…
Stakeholders as a Foundational Support for Strong Nursing Curricula
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.4
Introduction A strong nursing curriculum lays the foundation for a successful nursing career. It provides knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice safe, effective, evidence-based…
MONA PAC Request Letter from Kyna Iman-Lobbyist
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.4
Dear Nurse Leader: My name is Kyna Iman, and I am the lobbyist for the Missouri Nurses Association. I am writing to ask you…
From the MONA Executive Director, November 2025
MO Vol 25, No.4
As the holiday season is upon us and a new year will begin soon, many of us pause to reflect, reset, and set intentions…
Nurse License Protection Case Study: Failure to accept only those nursing assignments that are commensurate with the nurse’s education, experience, knowledge and abilities
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.3
A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse by a patient, a patient’s family member, colleague, employer, and/or other…
Nurse Practitioner License Protection Case Study: Negligent Treatment and Care of an Infant, Resulting in Death
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.3
Nurse Medical License Protection Case Study with Risk Management Strategies A regulatory board complaint may be filed against a nurse practitioner (NP) by a…
College Community Focuses on Environmental Sustainability
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.3
AN ESSENTIAL PART of the mission of Research College of Nursing is “caring for our communities.” To honor this – and to celebrate Earth…
From the MONA Executive Director, August 2025
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.3
AS SUMMER WINDS DOWN and we look ahead to the coming months, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate the incredible…
From the MONA President, August 2025
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.3
DEAR MISSOURI NURSES, As your President, I want to take a moment to thank you—for your compassion, your courage, and your commitment to providing…
Nurse Spotlight: Healthcare Documentation
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.2
While documenting care represents a critical component of nursing processes and standards, the electronic health record [EHR] has posed a level of complexity for…
Mrs. Rose E. Terreri: A Life of Service, Dedication and Compassion
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 25, No.2
Rep. Holly Jones and Mrs. Terry JacobyBORN IN FEBRUARY 1924, Mrs. Rose E. Terreri, affectionately known as “Terry,” has led a life marked by…
Health News: Pearls for Publishing with Multiple Authors
My name is Janice Putnam, a past chair of the Missouri Nurse’s Editorial Board and author for almost 25 years. How I…
Happy to Be HAP-Free: The Role of Oral Care in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia in Non-Ventilated Patients
*Peer Reviewed Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) remains one of the most common and potentially fatal hospital-acquired infections. While considerable progress has been made…
From Burnout to Breakthrough: Transforming Nursing Culture Through Conflict Management
Nurses work incredibly hard, sacrificing weekends, holidays, and schedule predictability to care for patients. Having witnessed the same patterns of conflict since…
Finding that Work-Life Balance in Nursing Today
Work-life balance. Three words. Three words I never quite understood until I hit my thirties. You might think that by working three…
Shifting the Focus: How Mindset Can Combat Nurse Burnout
Nursing is one of the most demanding and emotionally taxing professions. Nurses are not only responsible for providing direct patient care but…
Adopting College Health Clinic EMR Screenings for Cannabis
Introduction Healthcare administrators expect that new cannabis regulations in Missouri will impact University of Central Missouri (UCM) students’ health and the need…
From the MONA Executive Director, February 2025
As we step into 2025, we are filled with excitement and optimism for the year ahead. This year marks another opportunity to…
From the MONA President, February 2025
As the President of the Missouri Nurses Association, I want to make it unequivocally clear that our organization is committed to fostering…
Nurse Practitioner License Protection Case Study: Failure to Document Medication Management in Accordance with the Standard of Care
A STATE BOARD OF NURSING (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse practitioner (NP) by a patient, a patient’s family member,…
Utilizing Academic-Clinical Partnerships to Improve New Graduate Nurse Recruitment and Retention
The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has identified that the current nationwide nursing shortage is predicted to extend through 2030.…
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Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia
AP occurs in a patient’s lung parenchyma 48 to 72 hours after initial hospitalization. It’s diagnosed via auscultation, decreased oxygen saturation, shortness of breath, change in cognition, chest x-ray, sputum specimen, laboratory analysis, or bronchoscopy. According to Rope and colleagues,…
The silent epidemic: Social isolation is harming our seniors
The last time Mrs. Gates spoke to another person was 5 weeks ago. At 70, she’s lived alone since her husband died 3 years back. Most mornings, she wakes to a home so quiet she can hear the soft humming…
Mental Health access
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Limiting access to graduate nursing education: A policy shift that threatens workforce stability and public health
The pathway into nursing is rarely straightforward. I grew up in a working-class family, and college felt out of reach, but with a mentor’s guidance and the support of federal loans, I completed a BSN and eventually earned both an…
Oral care and hospital-acquired pneumonia
AP occurs in a patient’s lung parenchyma 48 to 72 hours after initial hospitalization. It’s diagnosed via auscultation, decreased oxygen saturation, shortness…
The silent epidemic: Social isolation is harming our seniors
The last time Mrs. Gates spoke to another person was 5 weeks ago. At 70, she’s lived alone since her husband died…
Mental Health access
A culture shift from stigma to support Being a nurse is one of the most meaningful professions. Each day offers the opportunity…
Limiting access to graduate nursing education: A policy shift that threatens workforce stability and public health
The pathway into nursing is rarely straightforward. I grew up in a working-class family, and college felt out of reach, but with…
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