LU Nursing Students Participate in Missouri Nurses Association Advocacy Day at the Capitol
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Lincoln University of Missouri nursing students and faculty met with Senator Mike Bernskoetter during MONA Nurse Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March 5, 2025.
Lincoln University senior nursing students and faculty attended the Missouri Nurses Association (MONA) Nurse Advocacy Day at the Capitol on March 5, 2025. The event brought together over 350 nurses and nursing students from across the state to discuss healthcare policies and nursing advocacy.
The LU group consisted of ten senior nursing students set to graduate in May 2025, accompanied by Academic Coach Michelle Harper and Assistant Professor Abbie Bredeman. During the event, they met with Senator Mike Bernskoetter, and Governor Mike Kehoe made a surprise appearance at the opening session, held at the Capitol Plaza Hotel. Additionally, Lincoln University student Rubi Bolinger was interviewed by KRCG.
Lincoln University nursing students gathered with fellow RNs and nursing students from across Missouri at MONA Day to discuss healthcare policies and advocacy.
The ten senior nursing students in attendance were:
- Whitney Ankton
- Rubi Bolinger
- Ayreona Carter
- Nicole Dowd
- Makayla Everts
- Mackenzie Gee
- Bisola Oni
- Shawn Parker
- Michael Romano
- Sierra Willman
Their participation in MONA Day offered them insight into the legislative process and the role of advocacy in healthcare policies.