The purpose of this initiative is to promote and support orthopaedic nursing research to advance the specialty of orthopaedic nursing. Research is encouraged to provide evidence and further expertise in orthopaedic nursing practice with the goal of improving patient outcomes. Funding preference is given to research that promotes the strategic plan of NAON. Areas of research focus may include the following, although all areas of disparity in orthopaedic nursing will be considered: Strategies to reduce racial or ethnic inequities in orthopaedic care, disproportionate outcomes or access to care issues for orthopaedic patients who are members of diverse/vulnerable populations, diversity in orthopaedic nursing, or use of social determinants of health to improve health outcomes in orthopaedic patients. This research focus centered around diversity, equity, and inclusion, aligns with NAON’s new strategic plan.
Award Information - Applicants may request up to $10,000 total in direct costs.
Eligibility- Any orthopaedic nursing proposal will be considered. The principal investigator must be actively involved in some aspect of orthopaedic patent care, education, or research. The applicant must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the United States and a NAON member. The research must take place within the United States.
Graduate level nursing students are eligible with a mentor/faculty letter of support. New investigators are encouraged to apply.
NAON does not support research for independent manufacturers, industry development or personal business financial gain. Funding preference is given to research that promotes the strategic plan of NAON.
The applicant must submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by the January 24, 2022 deadline.
Detailed instructions can be found here.
Please note, your submission must be completed in one sitting. It is our recommendation that you prepare your documents in advance of starting the submission on the website.