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Missouri RN Certification and Schools - MO
By an allied health world contributing writer
Published: February 16th, 2010
The backbone of the healthcare system in the United States is registered nurses. Registered nurses combine academics in science and technology with natural personal skills, such as compassion and communication to help, comfort, and heal in times of need. The nursing profession makes up the largest career in healthcare. The State of Missouri employs approximately 70,000 licensed registered nurses who function in variety of health care settings. A registered nurse is one of the most stable jobs in the booming field of healthcare.
Advancement Opportunities
The easiest route to advancement in the field of nursing is additional education either online or through campus based Missouri RN schools. Also, the importance of field experience cannot be overstated as it is one of the most vital components to career advancement. Once completing the licensing required by the state of Missouri, a registered nurse may continue with a specialized course of study or an advanced field of study. Advanced fields of study in nursing most often required a master’s degree in addition to contact hours and hand-on experience.
Continued Education Requirements
Registered nurses in the state of Missouri receive a two year license. The license must be renewed during odd years. It expires on April 30th of the renewal year. Processing time for the renewal of a nursing license is 30-45 days. The renewal fee is $45. Applications for renewal are available through The Missouri State Board of Nursing. No additional courses or contact hours are required for renewal in the state of Missouri.
Missouri State Board of Nursing
The Missouri State Board of Nursing strives to protect the public by development and enforcement of state laws governing the safe practice of those practicing in the nursing profession.
Missouri State Board of Nursing
3605 Missouri Blvd.
P.0. Box 656
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0656
573.751.0681 – Phone
573.751.0075 – Fax
nursing@pr.mo.gov
http://pr.mo.gov/nursing.asp
Missouri Nurses Association (MONA)
The Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) represents the full body of registered nurses in the state of Missouri. This professional organization is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and is committed to providing registered nurses with the support, encouragement, education and resources needed to ensure the best possible performance on the job.
Missouri Nurses Association
P.O. Box 105228
1904 Bubba Lane
Jefferson City, MO 65110
573.636.4623 - Phone
573.636.9576 - Fax
info@missourinurses.org
www.missourinurses.org
Missouri Nursing Students Association (MONSA)
The Missouri Nursing Students Association (MONSA) is the state branch of the National Student Nurses’ Association. The voice of nursing students in Missouri is MONSA. The organization strives to enhance nursing education within the state.
Missouri Nursing Students Association
webmaster@monsa.org