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From the MONA President, August 2025

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

While documenting care represents a critical component of nursing processes and standards, the electronic health record [EHR] has posed a level of complexity for…

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Serotonin syndrome

Early recognition and quick action prevent poor outcome Takeaways: Serotonin syndrome manifests with a combination of cognitive, autonomic, and somatic symptoms, including agitation, tachycardia, hyperreflexia, tremors, and hyperthermia, typically arising from the use or combination of serotonergic medications. Effective management…

Ethics of disclosure in pediatric end-of-life care

Salter presented the following ethical dilemma: Annie*, a 17-year-old girl with a terminal diagnosis, has an estimated 3 weeks to live. Both parents, who understand the situation, are religious and want to protect their child’s hope. They’ve requested that providers…

Eat, Sleep, Console

When people experience opioid use disorder in pregnancy, the fetus has prolonged exposure to the opioid. At birth, abrupt cessation of this exposure may lead to infant withdrawal symptoms, traditionally known as neonatal abstinence syndrome. However, neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome…

Implementation of a discharge lounge

Patient throughput from the emergency department (ED) to time of discharge remains a national priority across healthcare systems. Efficient patient flow helps to ensure timely care, reduces overcrowding, and improves overall patient satisfaction. However, several challenges can impede this process,…

Pericarditis

Pericarditis, an inflammation of the pericardial sac, typically occurs as a result of a viral infection. It’s most common in men between…



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