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 technologies, such as the electronic medical record, may help clinicians…

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 off. However, oftentimes those four days or weekends, PTO/ETO time…

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 professional growth, and driving positive change in nursing and healthcare.…

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 inclusive for all. We believe that every individual, regardless of…

Nursing is one of the most demanding and emotionally taxing professions. Nurses are not only responsible for providing direct patient care but are also tasked with managing complex emotional and psychological challenges in an environment often characterized by high stress,…