Orthopaedic Nurses Week 2025
Join us October 27-31, 2025 to celebrate YOU, the orthopaedic nurse! NAON has planned several celebration activities throughout the week. Also available are printable/sharable graphics, stickers, thank you cards, and more. But the best part is that all NAON educational products will be offered at 15% off the regular price! Just use discount code ONWEEK25 at checkout to receive your discount. Learn More >
46th Annual NAON Congress
Registration for the 46th Annual NAON Congress will open on Tuesday, November 4th! Take advantage of Early Bird Registration Pricing from 11/4/25 – 1/4/26. We can’t wait for you to join us in Orlando, FL April 18-20, 2026 for what is set to be the best Congress yet!
New Webinar Now Available
NAON Executive Board Director, Cindy Lewis, DNP, ARNP-BC, ONP-C presents “Shedding Light on the 1771-F PRO PM & 2024 OPPS Final Rule” in this 1 hour webinar. Participants will earn 1.0 Category B CNE Credit upon completion. As a reminder, NAON Webinars are FREE for members! Find out more here >
2025 NAON Research Grant Program
NAON is pleased to announce the opening of the 2026 NAON Research Grant Program, designed to support and encourage groundbreaking research in orthopaedic nursing. We invite all members interested in furthering orthopaedic nursing research to submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) by December 1, 2025.
NAON ONE Award
The NAON Orthopaedic Nursing Excellence (ONE) Award acknowledges professionalism in nursing practice through demonstration of exemplary care for patients, and achievement in quality outcomes, collaborative interdisciplinary work environments, and professional growth opportunities. This award also recognizes those units with specialty nursing certification, particularly orthopaedic nursing certification (ONC). Apply or Nominate >
Special Interest Groups
NAON Special Interest Groups
NAON offers two Special Interest Groups: the Hip Fracture SIG, open to everyone for now (members-only starting in 2026) to connect with peers improving outcomes for geriatric hip fracture patients, and the Nurse Navigator SIG, currently exclusive to members and supporting navigators at all stages. Both groups offer monthly Zoom meetings, a discussion forum, and a resource library. Members are welcome to join either or both to network, share resources, and collaborate. Check them out today!
NAON Blog – Prioritizing Your Nutrition
By Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC
Nursing is a high-demand profession with long shifts, unpredictable hours, and fast paced environments can lead to skipped meals or poor food choices. Good nutrition is essential to keep your energy up, your mind sharp, and your body strong. We have been there, when the yummy donuts or Halloween candy are in the breakroom and we are trying to eat healthy, what a challenge!
- Don’t skip meals- Eat small, regular meals to stay energized.
- Stay hydrated- Keep a water bottle with you throughout your shift. Dehydration can cause fatigue and headaches.
- Pacak healthy snacks- Greek yogurt, trail mix, veggies and hummus, hard boiled eggs, whole grain crackers and cheese.
- Meal prepping- Aim for balanced meals like lean protein, whole grains, vegetables, health fats
- Skip sugary snacks and choose complex carbs and protein- Oats, brown rice, quinoa, chicken, beans, leafy greens and citrus fruit
- Limit caffeine intake late in sleep, avoid substituting caffeine for meals
- Nutrition for night shift- Eat light, nutritious meal before your shift, bring energy sustaining snacks, avoid large meals
- Step away- Be sure to take a break where you can sit and eat
- Be prepared- If others are ordering out, think of some fresh whole options
- Cravings- When the blood sugar drops or fatigue sets in, we crave something sweet. Try fruit or dark chocolate to satisfy and get an antioxidant boost.
- Share healthy tips with friends- Community support is always helpful
Remember: Taking care of your body allows you to better care for others. Prioritize your nutrition—it’s a key part of professional self-care.
Reference
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021). Workplace Health Promotion: Nutrition.
Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/health-strategies/nutrition/index.html