On February
24 th , Avila School of Nursing seniors joined other nursing students,
from around the state of Missouri, in Jefferson City for the 24
th Annual MONA Nurse Advocacy Day, provided by the Missouri Nurses
Association.
The event provided registered nurses and nursing students with the
opportunity to expand their understanding of the legislative process
as a means of advocating for their patients and their practice. They
were able to observe the legislative process in action and learned
successful grassroots lobbying techniques.