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2023 Fulbright Specialists Around the World

THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM was named after U.S. Senator J. William Fulbright, who introduced legislation in 1946 to improve relations, diplomacy, and intercultural competence between countries. The Fulbright Program is led…

2024 MONA Board of Director Candidates

The Missouri Nurses Association is excited to introduce the candidates running for board positions this year. These dedicated professionals bring a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to advancing the…

A Quick Look at Martha Roger’s Science of Unitary Human Beings

MARTHA ROGER’S CONCEPTUAL theory, Science of Unitary Human Beings, was both comprehensive and visionary. Her grand theory integrated humankind and the environment, which together constituted the “universe”. This perceived universe…

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 for UCM substance use prevention programming. Evolving healthcare…

Center for Missouri Nurses Announces 2023 Nurse Innovator Award Winners

CENTER FOR MISSOURI NURSES ANNOUNCES 2023 NURSE INNOVATOR AWARD WINNERS The Center for Missouri Nurses is proud to announce the winners of the 2023 Nurse Innovator Award. The Nurse Innovator…

Crusading for Mothers

THE UNITED STATES has the highest maternal mortality rate of any high resource country, with Black women being three times more likely to die in childbirth than white women, and…

Don’t We Want the Best for Our Patients?

INTRODUCTION INTRAVENOUS (IV) cannulation is one of the most regularly performed clinical techniques on adult patients by registered nurses (RNs) who provide IV skills. According to Bond et al. (2016),…

Effective Patient Handoffs in Hospital Settings: Best Practices for Improved Care

PATIENT HANDOFFS are critical transitions in healthcare, occurring when responsibility for a patient’s care is transferred from one provider to another. This process is vital for ensuring continuity of care,…

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 12-hour shifts, you will have FOUR entire days…

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 beginning nursing in 1980, I can say with…

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 strengthen our commitment to advancing nursing excellence, fostering…

From the MONA Executive Director, September 2024

As we approach this important election, I want to take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate the incredible dedication and resilience you bring to your profession every day. Your work…

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 a healthcare environment that is diverse, equitable, and…

From the MONA President, September 2024

Dear Members of the Nursing Community, Nursing is the backbone of patient care, and we are facing multifaceted challenges today. Disparities in healthcare access persist, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations. Nurses…

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 in reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) through the implementation…

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 became an author is a fun story. When…

Increasing Nurses’ Perception of Confidence in Managing Aggressive Patients and Visitors

Violence perpetrated against nurses and other healthcare workers worldwide has gained increasing attention over the past several years and requires urgent organizational intervention. Exposure to violence perpetrated by patients and…

Missouri Nurses Association Executive Director’s Message

Jill Kliethermes, MSN, RN, FNP-BCThe Missouri Legislature convened on January 3rd for the start of the 2nd Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly. A total of 787 legislative proposals…

Missouri Nurses Association President’s Message

Dr. Cindi Aurentz, DNP, MSN, RN, CNEAs the newly elected President of the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA), I am honored and delighted to extend a warm greeting to you. As…

MONA Welcome Letters, June 2024-President/Executive Director

Dear Members of the Missouri Nurses Association,
As we approach the next publication cycle of our esteemed association, I am filled with pride and gratitude for each and every one of you. The Missouri Nurses Association continues to stand as a beacon of excellence, advocacy, and solidarity in the healthcare landscape of our state.

Mrs. Rose E. Terreri: A Life of Service, Dedication and Compassion

Rep. Holly Jones and Mrs. Terry JacobyBORN IN FEBRUARY 1924, Mrs. Rose E. Terreri, affectionately known as “Terry,” has led a life marked by her unwavering commitment to serving her…

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, colleague, employer, and/or other regulatory agency, such as the Department of Health.

Nurse Spotlight: Healthcare Documentation

While documenting care represents a critical component of nursing processes and standards, the electronic health record [EHR] has posed a level of complexity for nurses who are often challenged with why, how, what and where to document in a patient’s EHR.

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