Below are recent articles from
Missouri Nurse, the official publication of the Missouri Nurses Association.
THE FUTURE WE CHOOSE
As 2026 draws to a close, I find myself thinking about where MONA has been, where we are today, and—most importantly—where we are going. In 2027 we will celebrate 120 years of the Missouri Nurses Association.
Nurse Practitioner Board Complaint Case Study
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.4
STATE BOARD OF NURSING matter involving allegations of inappropriate business practices and working outside of a Family Nurse Practitioner’s (FNP) scope of practice. Advanced…
Home health poses unique liability risks for nurses
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.4
Home health nurses face unique liability practice risks compared to nurses in other specialties. They not only deliver care independently, without on-site supervision, but…
Retention and Persistence in Upper-Level Undergraduate Nursing and Psychology Courses
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.4
INTRODUCTION UNDERSTANDING THE emotional and academic needs of college students is important for promoting well-being and persistence in challenging situations (Park et al., 2020).…
Welcome Letter From the MONA President
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.3
Dr. Cindi Aurentz, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE As I write this message, I find myself reflecting on what an extraordinary season it has been…
Your Vote Matters: Help Shape the Future of Our Association
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.3
FROM THE MONA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jill Kliethermes, MSN, RN, FNP-BC Our association election is just around the corner, and we encourage every member to…
Implementation Science Model to Explore Central Line Infection Prevention Bundle Compliance Among Nurses
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.3
Peer Reviewed Central-line associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) represent a significant category of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which are among the most common and potentially life-threatening.…
Eight Nurses. Eight Opportunities.
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.3
With critical legislative races ahead, MONA-PAC is working to elect candidates who understand and support Missouri nurses. Dear Nurse Supporters, The 2026 legislative session…
Save the Date!
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.3
Missouri Nurse Advocacy Day will be delivered as a live, in-person event at the Capital Bluffs Event Center on March 3, 2027, with an afternoon spent at the Missouri…
2026 MONA Election Candidates
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.3
The future of MONA is shaped by the nurses who step forward to lead. We are proud to present the candidates for the Missouri…
ICE officers in the healthcare setting: What nurses need to know
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.2
As of January 20, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents can now enter hospitals (as well as schools and churches) for enforcement…
Reducing falls in hospitalized patients
Patient falls remain a serious problem in healthcare. ECRI lists “ongoing challenges with preventing falls” as one of its top 10 patient…
Nurses’ Role in Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability
Each day in the act of caring, nurses use a wide range of products from medication administration supplies to linens, from PPE…
Why the RN-to-BSN-to-MSN Path Is Not About 25 Cents an Hour
“They Cannot Take It From Me” One of the most common things we hear nurses say—often quietly, sometimes with real frustration—is this:…
From the MONA Executive Director | May 2026
Jill Kliethermes, MSN, RN, FNP-BC Missouri Nurses Association is Expanding Our Community: Welcoming LPNs to the Association Nursing is strongest when every…
WELCOME LETTER FROM THE MONA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jill Kliethermes, MSN, RN, FNP-BC The 2026 legislative session is underway, and the Missouri Nurses Association is fully engaged at the Capitol…
Avoiding Bias and Misinterpretation in Nursing Documentation
Abstract: Nursing documentation is essential to safe, effective, and accountable nursing practice, yet the language nurses use in clinical records can unintentionally…
MONA Day at the Capitol/Class of 2026 – Advocacy Institute Fellowship
MONA Day at the Capitol March 24, 2026 & April 15, 2026 Join us for the MONA Day at the Capitol! This…
Center for Missouri Nurses/Missouri Legislative Session
Center for Missouri Nurses The Center for Missouri Nurses is the philanthropic arm of the Missouri Nurses Association, supports the nursing profession…
License Protection Scenario: Nurse Reprimanded by Board of Nursing After Supervisor Files Complaint
Legal Defense Costs: $14,000 Time to Resolve Matter: 2.5 years A State Board of Nursing (SBON) complaint may be filed against a nurse…
Nurse Fatigue Creates a Dangerous Environment
Nursing fatigue costs the United States billions of dollars each year.1 Mental exhaustion can lead to mistakes, and when those mistakes affect…
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Plan reassessment around the medication’s expected effect and the patient’s risks. Ernstmeyer and Christman recommend evaluating the therapeutic response and possible adverse effects. After an opioid, reassess pain relief alongside sedation and respiratory status. Document the actual administration and relevant…
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Could organ transplantation become obsolete?
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