Present at NAON's 47th Annual Congress
The 47th Annual Congress will take place on May 1-3, 2027 in Orlando, FL and we would love for you to be a presenter! The Call for Podium and Poster Proposals is still open.
Suggested topics include: musculoskeletal specialty care, pain management, care coordination, quality improvement, health equity, ambulatory care, education, research, innovation, and technology. Please note, while these topics are encouraged, proposals on all orthopaedic nursing topics will be considered.
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2026 NAON Annual Business Meeting
NAON’s Annual Business Meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday, August 19 from 5pm-6pm EDT. Join us to hear highlights from the past year, stay informed about the association, and ask questions. All members are encouraged to attend!
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Be the First Official Sponsor of Ortho Nurses Week!
Support orthopaedic nurses nationwide as the exclusive sponsor of Orthopaedic Nurses Week, October 26–30, 2026. Your organization will be recognized on the Orthopaedic Nurses Week webpage, celebration materials, videos, emails, and social media, providing national visibility while demonstrating your commitment to the orthopaedic nursing profession. To learn more, reply to this email or contact naon@orthonurse.org.
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2026 Congress On-Demand
On-Demand access for the 46th Annual Congress is still available! This is your chance to earn 38+ CNE credits, including 20.2 Category A and 18.65 Category B contact hours on your own time.
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Member Opportunities
Discover new ways to connect, grow, and get involved with NAON.
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Network through monthly meetings and discussion forums with Hip Fracture & Nurse Navigator SIGs. New SIGs for Leadership, Quality & Outcomes and Spine are coming this fall!
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Summer Fun
Happy July! Summer fun and family is a wonderful recharge to our spirits! How do we carry these great feelings day to day? In the Health Risk Appraisal by the American Nurses Association, approximately 68% of most nurses put their patient’s health before their own.
We have all seen the impact that nursing can have on our health, including our nutrition. We have been there, when the yummy donuts or snacks are in the breakroom and we are trying to eat healthy, what a challenge! Only 56% of nurses noted they had access to fruit, veggies or whole grains during their work hours. This may be common in your environment but maybe we can make some better choices.
The food network has some suggestions; How to eat healthier at work by Toby Amidex, MS, RD, CDN
- Eat breakfast- fresh fruit and whole grains
- Step away- take a break where you can sit and eat
- Be prepared- if ordering out, think of some fresh whole options
- Brown bag it- pack a healthy meal and snacks
- Cravings- when blood sugar drops or fatigue sets in, try fruit or dark chocolate for sweet cravings
- Share healthy tips with friends- community support is always helpful
Laura Hixon, DNP, RN-BC, ONC
www.Food.network.com/healthyeats/healthy-tips/2012/0715
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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