NAON's Annual Congress is Almost Here!
The 46th Annual NAON Congress is just around the corner, taking place April 18-20, 2026 in Orlando, FL. Attendees can earn up to 40.85 ANCC CNE credits (through a combination of in-person and on-demand opportunities). Full Conference registration includes complimentary on-demand access, so you can continue learning even after the event.
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Share your Expertise
Have an idea for a webinar, online course, or other educational program? NAON is seeking subject matter experts to share timely, relevant content that advances orthopaedic nursing practice. Showcase your expertise, connect with colleagues nationwide, and help shape education that supports our professional community.
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Connect with NAON Members
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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Iowa Health Care 2026 Virtual Orthopedic Nursing Conference
The Iowa Health Care 2026 Virtual Orthopedic Nursing Conference is set to be held on April 17, 2026. This virtual conference will offer educational sessions to discuss multidisciplinary innovations in orthopedic patient management and considerations both in and outside the hospital setting. Sponsored by University of Iowa Health Care Department of Nursing Services and Patient Care, in cooperation with NAON Hawkeye Chapter #149.
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NAON/ONCB Scholarship Appliation Open
NAON and ONCB jointly sponsor a scholarship for orthopaedic nursing certification prep materials. All non-certified NAON members are welcome to apply:
- ONC scholarship – includes the current Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nursing text and five online ONC practice exams
- ONP-C scholarship – includes the ONP Online Review Course and five online ONP-C practice exams
Application Deadline: May 1
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NAON Blog
Benefits of Green Exercise
“Wellness training can include yoga and other holistic practices that are designed to offer tools that can help you to consistently focus on your physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and environmental health.” — Frances Akubuilo, DNP, RN from ANA Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation- Year 3 Highlights
You have heard of all of the benefits of exercise including health promotion and disease prevention, but how about the benefits of taking it outside?
- Outdoor or “green” exercise combines exercise and natural environments
- Exposure to nature during “green exercise” has positive effects on physical and mental health, perceived calmness, reduces stress, anxiety, improves mood, self-esteem, concentration
- Many types to choose from- outdoor yoga, walking, gardening, bicycling, recreational sports
- Let’s get outside, take a deep breath, and Move More Now!
One of my favorite things to do is take a walk, take deep breaths, look for the birds and squirrels, butterflies and other people walking. Always makes me appreciate the beauty we can find in our world when we are looking!
Happy Spring!
By Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, 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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