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Missouri Nurse, the official publication of the Missouri Nurses Association.
Implementation Science Model to Explore Central Line Infection Prevention Bundle Compliance Among Nurses
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. A CLABSI is diagnosed when pathogenic microorganisms are isolated from a…
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…
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
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.2
Patient falls remain a serious problem in healthcare. ECRI lists “ongoing challenges with preventing falls” as one of its top 10 patient safety concerns…
Nurses’ Role in Waste Management and Environmental Sustainability
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.2
Each day in the act of caring, nurses use a wide range of products from medication administration supplies to linens, from PPE to wound…
Why the RN-to-BSN-to-MSN Path Is Not About 25 Cents an Hour
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.2
“They Cannot Take It From Me” One of the most common things we hear nurses say—often quietly, sometimes with real frustration—is this: “My facility…
From the MONA Executive Director | May 2026
Missouri Nurse, MO Vol 26, No.2
Jill Kliethermes, MSN, RN, FNP-BC Missouri Nurses Association is Expanding Our Community: Welcoming LPNs to the Association Nursing is strongest when every voice in…
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…
CFMN Nursing Awards
The Center for Missouri Nurses (CFMN) proudly recognizes nurses who inspire, lead, and care with compassion. Each tribute represents a meaningful celebration—whether…
Interview with a 100-Year-Old Nurse
Jack: Happy birthday, and thank you for being here. Can you tell me about your early life and what led you to…
Stakeholders as a Foundational Support for Strong Nursing Curricula
Introduction A strong nursing curriculum lays the foundation for a successful nursing career. It provides knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice safe,…
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 —…
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Harnessing the power of nurses: A mandate for nurse leaders
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Occupational stress and traumatic exposures in nursing: Impacts and intervention
Providers, nurses, and patient aides frequently fail to recognize acute stress reactions until symptoms compound into longer-term, chronic symptoms or psychological distress. Common stressors many nurses experience include leading patient restraints, performing CPR, being verbally harassed, or having physical space…
Health inequities need to GO: Increasing diversity in nursing
The political climate recently has made it more difficult to address health disparities, whether because of dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion, or mentioning that nursing is not a profession. Nursing is an integral part of the medical profession, meaning doctors…
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Occupational stress and traumatic exposures in nursing: Impacts and intervention
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Health inequities need to GO: Increasing diversity in nursing
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