Looking Ahead to NAON's 47th Annual Congress
Start planning now for the 47th Annual Congress, taking place May 1-3, 2027, in Orlando, Florida! Join orthopaedic nurses from across the country for three days of education, networking, and inspiration. Registration details will be available later this year.
The Call for Podium and Poster Proposals is now open! Share your expertise, innovative practices, and research with the orthopaedic nursing community by submitting a proposal. We look forward to seeing your ideas!
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Catch Up with Congress On-Demand
Missed the 46th Annual Congress or want to revisit your favorite sessions? The 2026 Annual Congress On-Demand recordings are now available, giving you the flexibility to learn whenever and wherever it works for you.
Access expert-led presentations on today's orthopaedic nursing topics while earning 38+ CNE credits, including 20.2 Category A and 18.65 Category B contact hours. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and stay current in orthopaedic practice.
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Celebrating the NAON & ONCB Exam Prep Scholarship Recipients
We are pleased to announce the recipients of the NAON and ONCB Exam Prep Products Scholarship, a joint program supporting orthopaedic nurses preparing for certification with key study resources and practice examinations.
- ONC Exam Prep Products Scholarship Recipient:
Shevaun Campanella – awarded a copy of Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nursing, 7th Edition plus a bundle of ONC practice examinations.
- ONP-C Exam Prep Products Scholarship Recipient:
Lauren Miyamasu – awarded the OONP Online Review Course plus a bundle of ONP-C practice examinations.
Congratulations to both recipients on receiving these certification preparation awards and for their commitment to advancing orthopaedic nursing!
Make the Most of Your NAON Membership
Find Your Community Through a Special Interest Group
Connect with colleagues who share your professional interests through a NAON Special Interest Group (SIG). Members can participate in discussion forums, attend monthly meetings, and build valuable connections. Explore our growing list of SIGs, which currently include Nurse Navigators and Hip Fracture, with 2 brand new groups coming this fall:
- Leadership, Quality & Outcomes
- Spine
More info on these two new groups will be announced soon, so be on the lookout for those announcement emails!
Help Shape Future Orthopaedic Education
Have an idea for a webinar, online course, or other educational resource? NAON is always looking for experienced orthopaedic nurses to share their knowledge as presenters, authors, and subject matter experts. Your expertise can help educate and inspire nurses across the country.
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More Ways to Connect
Looking for additional ways to engage with the NAON community? Here are a few opportunities:
- Volunteer for a NAON Committee and help shape programs, resources, and initiatives while expanding your professional experience.
- Join the Discussion Forum to ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn from orthopaedic nurses across the country.
- Not a member yet? Join now and become part of the nation's leading community for orthopaedic nursing and enjoy exclusive educational resources, networking opportunities, and member benefits.
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Free Patient Education Manuals
NAON's Patient Education Manuals are available as free downloadable PDFs for you to print and distribute to your patients and caregivers. Recently updated with a fresh new look, these trusted resources continue to provide the same reliable, evidence-based information to support patient understanding and recovery.
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NAON Blog
Summer Time!!
Hopefully everyone is able to take a break from life and enjoy some summer. ANA provides many suggestions for how anyone can change their life. A good quality of life can look different for everyone. Here are some tips:
- Spend time in nature- reconnect, go for a walk
- You can be social, but it is ok to say no when you need
- Connect with someone you love- connect with the most important people
- Find or develop a hobby you enjoy- explore a new skill
- Prioritize quality sleep- regulates hormones, mood, and energy
- Healthy balanced diet- fruit vegetables, minimize processed foods
- Avoid deprivation- enjoy food without being strict, health balance
- Drink water- carry water during day in a reusable bottle
- Get some sun- enjoy some Vitamin D, spend time outside each day
- Move your body every day- strengthen muscles, morning walk
- Take it easy on the alcohol- everything in moderation
- Live in the moment- be present, focus on here and now
- Meditate- guided meditation for 10minutes, listen to sounds or watch thoughts “float” by
- Plan your time- avoid overscheduling, some structure and routine can be helpful, plan downtime
- Transform living space- organize, donate unnecessary stuff that may be weighing you down
- Practice gratitude- make a “thankful” list
- Laugh- watch a funny movie or join friends for a giggle, laughing lowers stress level
- Get away- change of scenery can be a stimulant for the mind
- Be true to yourself- listen to your gut
- Minimize social media- comparing yourself or worrying about others can decrease quality of life
Hopefully one of these tips were of interest and provide a spark to improve your quality of life!
Laura Hixon, DNP, RN-BC, ONC
CNE Corner
Looking for ways to earn CNE credits? Explore a variety of educational opportunities available to NAON members to gain contact hours, strengthen clinical expertise, and support professional growth.
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