Thank You for an Incredible 46th Annual NAON Congress!
This year’s Congress was an inspiring few days filled with meaningful learning, engaging discussions, and valuable connections among orthopaedic nursing professionals from across the country. Attendees had the opportunity to expand their knowledge, exchange ideas, and network with colleagues who share a passion for advancing patient care. We are grateful to everyone who contributed to making this year’s Congress such a memorable experience!
46th Annual Congress On-Demand Access Coming Soon
The 46th Congress On-Demand will officially launch next week! If you attended the full conference in-person, you’ll receive complimentary access to all on-demand recordings. Access information will be sent via email – stay tuned for details!
Couldn’t make this year’s in-person Congress? You can pre-purchase the on-demand version now! On-Demand access details will be provided via email upon launch next week. Don’t miss your chance to earn 38.85 CNE credits on-demand!
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Take your membership further by connecting, collaborating, and making an impact within the orthopaedic nursing community. NAON members can engage with each other through members-only discussion forums, Special Interest Groups such as Nurse Navigator and Hip Fracture, and serving on a NAON committee. Even more ways to get involved are coming later this year!
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Deadline May 1: Certification Scholarship Opportunity
NAON and ONCB offer scholarships for orthopaedic nursing certification prep, and the application deadline is May 1, 2026! Eligible non-certified NAON members may apply for:
- ONC Scholarship – Core Curriculum text + 5 practice exams
- ONP-C Scholarship – Online Review Course + 5 practice exams
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Reading for Work and for Fun
This year at NAON Congress in Orlando, we really focused on learning new things! As we are kept up to date on new topics and the up-to-date research, we spend a lot of time reading! But hopefully, we read for work and also for fun.
- Strengthens your brain- MRIs can show brain activity increasing during reading.
- Empathy- fiction or non-fiction sparks feelings for navigating many social relationships.
- Vocabulary builder- books can improve communication and context in relationships.
- Improve cognitive decline- reading and solving math problems keeps the mind working, and stimulating the brain can decrease the likelihood of dementia.
- Reduce stress- 30 minutes of reading can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and psychological distress.
- Prepare you for rest- print books may be more effective than anything that produce light.
- Alleviate depression- books can lessen loneliness and allow an escape for a while.
- Longevity- those that read books 3.5 hours every week are 23% more likely to live longer.
So how can we regularly read? Who has the time??
- Start by reading a few minutes a day with either a device, print books, or alternate.
- Now and then, skip the binging of a show for a book
- Share reading with your children
- Visit a library, get a library card, and enjoy the experience of sitting in a quiet place and reading.
Happy Reading!
Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC
Stanborough, J. (2019). Benefits of reading books: how it can positively affect your life. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-reading-books
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