Below are recent articles from
Missouri Nurse, the official publication of the Missouri Nurses Association.
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…
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 country and community. As World War II loomed, the United…
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 I moved to Missouri, we bought a farm and I…
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 of policies, bundles, and surveillance programs (Centers for Disease Control…
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 certainty that widespread burnout isn’t inevitable. There are concrete, evidence-based…
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 off. However, oftentimes those four days or weekends, PTO/ETO time…
Shifting the Focus: How Mindset Can Combat Nurse Burnout
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,…
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 technologies, such as the electronic medical record, may help clinicians…
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 professional growth, and driving positive change in nursing and healthcare.…
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 inclusive for all. We believe that every individual, regardless of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Shifting the Focus: How Mindset Can Combat Nurse Burnout
Nursing is one of the most demanding and emotionally taxing professions. Nurses are not only responsible for providing direct patient care but…
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…
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…
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…
Articles From American Nurse that you may be interested in
Treatment-resistant depression and the T-rex combination
The T-Rex combination of Trintellix (vortioxetine) and Rexulti (brexpiprazole) targets multiple neurotransmitter systems, providing a novel and effective approach for managing treatment-resistant depression. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…
Collaboration in patient-centered care planning
Person-centered care planning ensures well-informed patients, adherence to therapy, and patient self-management confidence
Pressure injuries and indwelling urinary catheters
Urethral erosion and urethral meatus pressure injuries resulting from a medical device-related pressure injury (MDRPI) frequently are overlooked, understudied, and not well understood. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member? Log…
Advance care planning in the Black faith community
Advance care planning, a routine aspect of healthcare, helps individuals make decisions about future care by reviewing their values, goals, and wishes. However, many people from diverse communities feel reluctant to discuss end-of-life care wishes because of past experiences, cultural…
PTSD: Increase screening and treatment
Many nurse practitioners (NPs) provide care in medically underserved areas, some in one of the more than 1,400 free clinics throughout the…
Acute kidney injury: A quick diagnosis aids recovery
A 35-year-old man arrives at the ED with severe weakness, diarrhea, nausea, hypotension, and tachycardia, which began after he finished a 100-mile…
Cannabis and healthcare: Complicated policies and laws
A physician authorizes medical cannabis for an 18-year-old student who lives in a college dorm in a state where cannabis is legal…
Women and HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis
Why are new HIV cases still occurring when we have preventive treatment? One reason could be a lack of knowledge and experience…
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