Missouri Nurses Association

09/02/2026

🩺 One Entry Can Make a Difference! 🩺

Support the future of nursing advocacy in Missouri while entering for a chance to win a 3M™ Littmann® CORE Digital Stethoscope valued at $379!

Every raffle ticket purchased helps MONA-PAC advocate for policies that strengthen the nursing profession and improve patient care across our state.

✨ Easy to Enter:
• 1 Ticket – $25
• 5 Tickets – $100 (5 chances for the price of 4!)

Whether you're a nurse, nursing student, educator, or healthcare professional, this is a great opportunity to support a meaningful cause and win an outstanding professional tool.

📅 Enter by: September 15, 2026
🎉 Winner Drawn: September 16, 2026

🔗 Enter today: https://givebutter.com/monapac-eko-raffle

Together, we're building a stronger voice for Missouri nurses—thank you for your support!

09/01/2026

👏 Thank You to Our 2026 Event Exhibitors!

The Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) and Missouri Organization of Nurse Leaders (MONL) extend our appreciation to the organizations that supported the 2026 MONA/MONL Nurse Leadership Forum as event exhibitors:

• Array Behavioral Health
• Beacon Reproductive Health Network
• Covista
• ECC
• Gideons International
• Graceland University
• Linet Americas
• Missouri Health Professional Placement Services
• Missouri Hospital Association – PQC
• Missouri Telehealth Network
• Mölnlycke Healthcare – HibiClens

Thank you for your support of this year’s forum and for helping make this professional development opportunity possible for Missouri’s nursing community.

09/01/2026

🌟 Nominate a Future Nurse Leader! 🌟

The future of nursing is bright—and it starts with the exceptional students who are already stepping up to lead, inspire, and make a difference.

The Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) Future Nurse Leader Award recognizes graduating nursing students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities throughout their nursing education. Eligible nominees may be graduating from undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral nursing programs.

We encourage nursing faculty and staff to recognize a student who:

✨ Creates a positive learning and working environment
🩺 Embodies the ethics and values of nursing
🌟 Demonstrates leadership among their peers
🤝 Mentors and supports fellow students
💙 Gives back through school and community involvement
📣 Encourages engagement in nursing and student organizations

📅 Nomination Deadline: Thursday, October 1, 2026

Each nursing program may nominate one student per graduating class, and nominations must be submitted by a faculty or staff member who is a current MONA member.

Help MONA recognize the next generation of nurses who are ready to lead the profession forward!

🔗 Learn more and submit a nomination:
https://missourinurses.org/fnl-award/

08/31/2026

📢 MONA is pleased to share an important update in nursing leadership.

Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM, Executive Director of the Missouri State Board of Nursing, has been elected President of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

Her experience and leadership in nursing regulation will help represent Missouri on the national stage.

🔗 Read the full announcement:
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MODIFP/bulletins/427ab95?reqfrom=share

08/31/2026

📣 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!

SPRINGFIELD, we want to hear from you!

Join MONA for the Legislative Meet & Greet and connect with candidates, fellow nurses, and MONA representatives.

📅 Tuesday, September 1 | 6–8 p.m.
📍 Springfield Botanical Gardens

💙 FREE to attend!

🔗 Register Now

Don’t miss your chance to make your voice heard!

08/28/2026

🎉 MONA is Thrilled to Welcome Our Newest Members! 🎉

The Missouri Nurses Association continues to grow, and we're excited to welcome the newest members of our nursing community! 🩺

Our strength comes from the dedication, passion, and expertise of nurses across Missouri. We look forward to connecting with our new members and encouraging them to get involved in the many opportunities MONA has to offer.

If you know one of our newest members, please join us in giving them a warm MONA welcome! 💙

🌟 Thinking about joining MONA? We'd love to have you as part of our growing community! Become a member today to connect with nurses across Missouri, grow professionally, and help strengthen the voice of nursing across our state.

🔗 Join MONA: https://missourinurses.org/membership/

08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

🎓 Expand Your NLC Knowledge!

Understanding the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and its residency requirements is essential for nurses, employers, and healthcare leaders.

Join our free educational webinar for a fireside chat focused on the Nurse Multistate License 60-Day Rule and what nurses need to know when relocating to another NLC state.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM CT

NLC Webinar – Fireside Chat: The Nurse Multistate License 60-Day Rule

NLC Consultant Fred Knight, JD will discuss:

✔️ What the 60-Day Residency Rule means
✔️ Who the rule applies to
✔️ Requirements when relocating to another NLC state
✔️ Key considerations for maintaining multistate licensure
✔️ Answers to your questions about the rule and its requirements

🔗 Reserve your spot today: https://www.nursecompact.com/stay-informed.page

08/27/2026

🌟 Exciting News for the Future of Rural Nursing! 🌟

The American Nurses Enterprise has been awarded $5 million in combined funding from Google.org and the Johnson & Johnson Foundation to help advance AI education and training for nurses—particularly those serving rural, remote, and underserved communities.

This three-year initiative will focus on helping nurses build the knowledge and skills needed to understand and responsibly use artificial intelligence in healthcare.

🩺 Supporting nurses
💻 Building AI knowledge and confidence
🌾 Expanding opportunities in rural communities
🚀 Preparing the nursing workforce for the future

As technology continues to transform healthcare, ensuring nurses have a voice—and the tools to lead—is essential.

👏 Congratulations to the American Nurses Enterprise on this exciting investment in nurses and the communities they serve!

🔗 Read the full announcement:
https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2026-news-releases/american-nurses-enterprise-awarded-$5-million-to-spearhead-ai-training-for-rural-nursing-communities/

The American Nurses Enterprise (ANE), encompassing the American Nurses Association (ANA), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and American Nurses Foundation (ANF), has received a $2.5 million grant from the Johnson & Johnson (J&J) Foundation and $2.5 million in funding from Google.org to la...

08/27/2026

🌟 MONA is Excited to Share This Incredible Opportunity! 🌟

The Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) is proud to share an opportunity to recognize the nurses who are making an extraordinary impact on healthcare every day.

Johnson & Johnson and TIME are partnering to honor inspiring individuals through the Healthcare Champion of the Year award. 🏆

Do you know a nurse whose grit, innovation, compassion, or extraordinary care deserves to be recognized? Or maybe that nurse is you! 🩺

Help shine a national spotlight on the nurses who are transforming care, strengthening communities, and making a difference.

📅 Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

👉 Learn more and apply: 🌟 MONA is Excited to Share This Incredible Opportunity! 🌟

The Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) is proud to share an opportunity to recognize the nurses who are making an extraordinary impact on healthcare every day.

Johnson & Johnson and TIME are partnering to honor inspiring individuals through the Healthcare Champion of the Year award. 🏆

Do you know a nurse whose grit, innovation, compassion, or extraordinary care deserves to be recognized? Or maybe that nurse is you! 🩺

Help shine a national spotlight on the nurses who are transforming care, strengthening communities, and making a difference.

📅 Application Deadline: August 28, 2026

👉 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/gfHJ50ZFCBC