The Missouri Nurses Association, founded in 1906, is the only full-service, professional organization representing Missouri's 90,000-plus registered nurses. The Missouri Nurses Association is a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA). The Missouri Nurses Association's mission is to protect and enhance registered professional nursing practice in all environments to assure quality, affordable and accessible health care for people in Missouri. Key program areas of the Missouri Nurses Association includes legislation and governmental affairs, accreditation and provision of continuing nursing education, professional development and supporting nursing practice and research. Legislation and governmental affairs encompass a broad range of issues, including workplace rights and safety, adequate and safe nurse staffing, continuing competency, access to quality health care, ethics and human rights, health care finance and nursing services reimbursement, nursing education, nursing practice and professional licensure. Additionally, the affiliated Missouri Nurses Association PAC (Political Action Committee) receives individual contributions and supports statewide candidates supporting nursing's agenda on important issues. Various levels of involvement and different membership options are available to registered professional nurses through the Missouri Nurses Association, and additional information is available online at www.missourinurses.org or by calling 573-636-4623. One Strong Voice for Missouri Nurses