Missouri Nurses Association
P.O. Box 105228
1904 Bubba Lane
Jefferson City, MO
65110
APRN Handbook: A Manual for Advanced Practice Nurses in Missouri, 2nd Ed.
As you read and use the APRN Handbook for Missouri Advanced Practice Nurses, it is our hope that it will become a very useful reference for you, assisting you in gaining an even better knowledge of the history of Missouri APRNs and of the current practice statutes and rules and regulations. We hope the APRN Handbook will assist you in being successful in collaborative practice, obtaining reimbursement for your services, and in marketing your APRN role. Order online in the MONA Store or mail in our APN Handbook Order Form
Advanced Practice Issues
For additional information on prescriptive privileges, practice and/or disciplinary issues, please contact Lashly & Baer at rdwatters@lashlybaer.com
Richard (Rick) D. Watters Lashly & Baer, PC 714 Locust Street St. Louis, MO 63101 314.621.2939
Statutory Authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Advanced Practice Nursing in Missouri is authorized under two areas of law. First, the Missouri Statutes are located at here. The Missouri Rules and Regulations are located here. MONA recommends that every advanced practice registered nurse keep a copy of the Missouri Statutes and Rules and Regulations in their office as many questions can be answered by reading the information. The Statutes and Rules and Regulations may be revised over time, so advanced practice nurses are encouraged to refer to the above website on a regular basis.
A: The mileage is 30 miles or 50 miles if a Health Professional
Shortage Area (HPSA)
Q: What Does One-Month Orientation Mean? How many days does this
mean the pair should work together?
A: Time together is designated as one calendar month.
Disclaimer: For specific questions concerning advanced practice nursing,
please refer to an attorney. You may also contact the MONA Office for
attorney referrals.
New in 2008!The Pearson Report The annual state-by-state
national overview of nurse
practitioner legislation
and healthcare issues, by
Linda J. Pearson, MSN, DNSc,
APRN,BC, FAANP
St. Louis Nurses in Advanced Practice (SNAP) We are pleased to have this opportunity to share information with our cyber visitors about advanced practice nursing and the SNAP organization. On this website, you will access information about advanced practice, the SNAP organization, upcoming meetings, how to become a member, and review any job postings.
Title Report on Practice: Environment for Nurse Practitioners 2007
The Pearson Report ranks states regarding nurse practitioner autonomy. The State of Missouri ranked 50 out of 51 states and one territory, with one meaning the greatest nurse practitioner autonomy and 51 being the least. The report includes five sections: 1) General nurse practitioner practice overview; 2) Legal Realities of nurse practitioner scope of practice relating to diagnosing and treatment; 3) Nurse practitioner prescriptive authority; 4) Nurse practitioner reimbursement specifics; 5) Other factors affecting nurse practitioner practice. The entire report is 102 pages and a PDF version can be found here.
For more information regarding the nursing scope of practice, visit the State Board of Nursing website.
APRN Prescriptive Authority Coalition MONA supports legal authority to allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Missouri to practice to the full scope of their knowledge and skill, prescribing Schedule II-V controlled substances as described in a collaborative practice agreement with a physician. By signing this letter of support, you agree to work to remove current restrictions and allow APRNs to prescribe controlled substances under a collaborative practice agreement with a physician.
