Missouri Nurses Association

There is strength in numbers—and the power of nurses is undeniable. Stand with your fellow nurses and support the following bills: HB 2372 : ow.ly/MUAw50YUJZz SB 841: ow.ly/WUJy50YUJZA Make your voice heard today: ow.ly/Zp4k50YUJZw

Congratulations to Felicia Hampton, BSN, RN on being elected MONA President-Elect! 🎉 A strong advocate, educator, and leader—we’re excited for what’s ahead. #ThePowerOfNurses

Missouri lawmakers are considering legislation allowing APRNs to practice independently after a transition-to-practice period. As MO faces a growing healthcare workforce shortage, nurses are key to improving access to care statewide. Read more: ky3.com/2026/03/03/mis…

Momentum is building in Jefferson City around legislation to reduce burdensome regulations on APRNs & improve access to care across MO. Now is the time to speak up! Tell legislators to support SB979 & 1016. We've made it easy to do! Take action: ujoin.co/campaigns/4296…

MO lawmakers are debating legislation to expand nurse practitioner authority after a transition-to-practice period. Despite familiar safety claims from some physician groups, decades of research show NPs provide safe, high-quality care. ow.ly/pitS50YpqFG #MoPatientsFirst

As this article highlights, violence against nurses is a serious issue facing healthcare settings across the state. MONA continues to push for safer workplaces and meaningful policy change so nurses can care without fear. ow.ly/oTbw50Yn5i2 #StopWorkplaceViolence

MONA Nurse Advocacy Day is underway! We’re gathered at Capitol Bluffs Event Center this morning, preparing and energizing before heading to the Capitol to meet with lawmakers and advocate for Missouri nurses and patients. #MONA #NurseAdvocacyDay #MoLeg #ThePowerOfNurses

🩺 Missouri nurses & nursing students! Join us for 2026 Missouri Nurse Advocacy Day 📅 Date: February 25, 2026 📍 Location: Capital Bluffs Event Center, Jefferson City, MO 🕘 Time: 7:30am – 4:30pm 🎟️ Register by Feb. 2 to secure your spot! 👉 ow.ly/pHuJ50XXkcm #MONA

Scope-of-practice reform is happening—and Missouri is on the front line. Hear from Missouri NP Marcy Markes on the lawsuit challenging restrictive practice laws and what it could mean for NPs nationwide. ow.ly/9e5p50Y5CT6

The Missouri Nurses Association mourns the loss of Alex Jeffrey Pretti, RN, and stands with the nursing community in honoring his life, service, and commitment to patient care.

A powerful story of nurse leadership in action. Congratulations to Dr. Rachel Melson. This recognition highlights the profound impact nurses make every day by leading with compassion, innovation, and humanity. kcur.org/health/2026-01…

Today at the Capitol for MONA’s APRN Day at the Capitol, APRNs stood together to advocate for our profession and patients. Proud of every voice raised and connection made! 💙🩺 #MONA #APRNDay #NurseAdvocacy

Nurses spend their careers caring for others—don’t forget to care for yourself! Preventive health is essential and can save lives. Today you can practice preventative health by scheduling out annual physicals and wellness visits! #NursesCare #NurseWellness #ThePowerOfNurses

🩺 Missouri nurses & nursing students! Join us for 2026 Missouri Nurse Advocacy Day 📅 Date: February 25, 2026 📍 Location: Capital Bluffs Event Center, Jefferson City, MO 🕘 Time: 7:30am – 4:30pm 🎟️ Register by Feb. 2 to secure your spot! 👉 ow.ly/pHuJ50XXkcm #MONA

RSV cases are rising in Missouri. As nurses, we urge @HawleyMO @SenEricSchmitt @DrMakaryFDA @HHS_Jim @JamesBlairUSA to help ensure parents know FDA-approved immunizations can protect infants from severe RSV illness and hospitalization. themissouritimes.com/opinion-rsv-va…

Thank you to Rhonda Newberry, East Region Director for MONA, for representing us at Barnes West County! Rhonda spent time connecting with nurses and sharing the value of membership—helping strengthen our collective voice across Missouri. #MissouriNurses #ThePowerOfNurses

For the first time in our 100+ year history, the Missouri Nurses Association is welcoming Licensed Practical Nurses as members beginning January 1—strengthening nursing advocacy across Missouri. Learn more: missourinurses.org/lpn #ThePowerOfNurses #MissouriNurses #LPNs

Workplace violence is a crisis we CAN solve. Join MONA in the fight for safer workplaces in 2026 and beyond. ow.ly/PRpb30sJQss

Missouri loses too many great nurses in their first year due to stress & lack of support. TTP gives them the tools to succeed, stay, and grow. Our nurses?and patients?deserve better! #MoNurses #SupportTTP ow.ly/cLUO30sJQq7

2025 is coming to an end, but our fight for safe staffing isn’t over. Stay engaged, stay vocal, and stay strong! #SafeStaffing missourinurses.org/nurse-staffing/