Purpose
The NAON Research Committee supports NAON's mission to advance musculoskeletal health care by promoting excellence in orthopaedic nursing research, education and practice. The purposes of the Research Committee are to promote the development of a scientific knowledge base for orthopaedic nursing practice and to encourage members to use scientific knowledge as a guide for practice.

Research Committee Members

Research Committee Chairperson:
Carol L Watters EdD, APRN, BC                 cwatters@wfubmc.edu

Amber Butcher RN ,Ph.D (c), ONC
nurseamber@hotmail.com

Shirleen Chase MSN, RN, CS
shirleenchase@Vanerbilt.edu

Dean N. Haspela RN, MSN, APRN, BC, ONC
DeanHaspela@sshosp.org

Executive Board Liaison:
Christy Weaver, MSN, MSA, BSN, RN, ONC
christy@reliable-net.net