NAON’s 45th Annual Congress is still available on-demand!
Were you unable to make it in-person to NAON’s 45th Annual Congress? Then check out the On-Demand recordings that are available now for purchase on the NAON website! With the opportunity to earn up to 38.6 CNE credits, what are you waiting for?
Find out more
New Podcast Just Posted!
In the latest episode of the No Bones About It podcast, NAON President Matt Lowe interviews two first-time Congress attendees at this year’s 45th Annual NAON Congress.
Hear all about their experience
NAON Committees and Task Forces
Want to get involved with NAON, but not sure where to start? Find out more about our committees and task forces. Once you’ve found the committee(s) you’d like to join, fill out a Willingness to Serve form!
https://www.orthonurse.org/Members/Committees
Healthy Tips from ANA’s Healthy Nurse, Healthy NationTM Blog
Submitted by Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC
Our nursing workforce is one of the largest in the healthcare profession and they practice in different types of environments and with urban, rural and vulnerable populations. It may not surprise you that the older adult population, for example, will be 21% of our population by 2030! As nurses adapt to the continuous changes in the field, it is interesting to think about some of the primary concerns over the next five years.
Here are a few considerations noted:
- Need
nurses available for a variety health care needs
- Need the education of clinical nurse specialties
- Need a diverse workforce, prepared with knowledge and skill
- Need more experts in mental and behavioral crisis care givers
Our contributions to the ongoing research and care of our patients will improve access to interventions and services while addressing some of these concerns. The situations require nurses to be lifelong learners and grow in their knowledge to keep up with the current trends. This is great for our community and our own professional growth and confidence.
Have a wonderful summer and always keep learning!
Dr Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, RN-C, ONC
Flaubert JL, Le Menestrel S, Williams, D. (2021). The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity, 3. The Nursing Workforce. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573922/