47th Annual Congress Registration Opens in Early November!
Mark your calendar for May 1–3, 2027, and get ready to Reconnect for Excellence in Orlando, Florida! The NAON 47th Annual Congress will bring orthopaedic nurses together for three days of education, connection, and inspiration.
Registration opens in early November! Early-bird pricing will be available, and NAON members receive discounted registration rates.
Interested in exhibiting or sponsoring Congress? The 2027 Sponsor & Exhibitor Prospectus is now available! Explore opportunities to connect with orthopaedic nursing professionals and showcase your organization at NAON's premier annual event.
Save the date. Watch for registration to open in November. And get ready to reconnect!
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Be the First Official Sponsor of Ortho Nurses Week!
Celebrate and support orthopaedic nurses nationwide as the exclusive sponsor of Orthopaedic Nurses Week, October 26–30, 2026. Put your organization in the spotlight with national visibility across the campaign webpage, email communications, social media, videos, and celebration materials, while showing your commitment to the nurses who care for orthopaedic patients every day. Explore the sponsorship opportunity today!
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Connect, Collaborate & Grow with NAON SIGs
Looking to network, share ideas, and connect with fellow orthopaedic nurses? NAON’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring nurses together to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge around areas of common interest. We’re excited to welcome two new SIGs this month!
Leadership, Quality & Outcomes SIG
Launched September 17! We’re excited to welcome members to this new community focused on leadership, quality improvement, and outcomes in orthopaedic nursing.
Spine SIG
First meeting: September 25, 2026, at 10 a.m. EDT
Join fellow nurses interested in spine care for the inaugural meeting of this new SIG.
And don’t forget about our existing SIGs:
- Hip Fracture SIG — First Friday of each month at 11 a.m. EDT
- Nurse Navigators SIG — Second Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. EDT
Find your SIG and start connecting today >
Two NAON Grant Opportunities: Apply Now!
Looking to advance orthopaedic nursing through quality improvement or research? NAON has two grant opportunities available, with Letters of Intent due November 1, 2026.
Past Presidents’ Quality/Process Improvement Grant
Support an orthopaedic nursing QI/PI project focused on improving outcomes. Up to $1,000 available.
NAON Research Grant
Support research that advances orthopaedic nursing practice and patient outcomes. Up to $2,000 in direct costs available.
Application Deadline: November 1, 2026
View Grant Guidelines & Apply >
Apply to Become a Fellow of NAON
Have you made significant contributions to orthopaedic nursing and NAON? Consider applying for the Fellow of NAON (FNAON) designation, NAON’s most distinguished level of membership recognizing outstanding leadership, service, and contributions to the specialty.
Applications for the next class of Fellows are due October 31, 2026.
Learn More & Apply for FNAON >
Member Opportunities
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Join the Discussion Forums
Ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn from other orthopaedic nurses from across the country!
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Help shape programs, resources, and initiatives while expanding your professional experience.
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Upcoming Chapter Events:
NAON Orange County Orthopaedic Nursing Symposium
Looking for an opportunity to learn, connect, and earn continuing education credits? The NAON Orange County chapter in California is hosting an in-person Orthopaedic Nursing Symposium on October 23 in Laguna Hills, CA
📅 October 23, 2026, 7:00am – 5:00pm
📍 VOCO Hotel | Laguna Hills, California
ONCB-Approved Credits:
- 5.5 Category A Units
- 2.3 Category B Units
- 1 Pharmacology Unit
Learn More & Register >
Moving Patients Forward Together: Orthopedic Nursing Conference
Join the Wisconsin Orthopedic Nurses Chapter 87 of NAON for Moving Patients Forward Together, an in-person conference featuring evidence-based education for nurses, nursing students, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
📅 October 27, 2026, 8:00am – 4:30pm
📍 Waukesha County Technical College | Pewaukee, Wisconsin
⌛Registration deadline: October 14, 2026
6.5 contact hours awarded for nursing and therapy.
View the Conference Agenda & Registration Information >
NAON Blog
Autum Wellness Tips
Autumn Wellness Tips to get you ready for the colder months (we hope) and keep your total health in check. Happy Fall!
- Take some time for yourself. A feel journal is a great way to track your moods.
- Get your flu shot and yearly check-up.
- Boost immune system. Water, washing hands often, eat nutritious foods, and Vitamin D
- Daylight Savings Time. Longer periods of darkness = longer periods of sleep!
- Make some plans for the cooler months. Stay busy and avoid hibernation.
- Moisturize your skin. Harsh temperatures can make skin dry. Wear sunscreen.
- Buy in-season food. Beets, broccoli, cabbage, eggplant, kale, pumpkin, broths, roasted squash, roots and sautéed dark leafy greens are all great choices.
- Stay active! Get some movement through the day. Rake leaves, shovel snow, or go for walks!
- Wear clothes for the temperature. Gloves, scarf, a winter coat, socks, and boots for yall up north and here in Texas we will be wearing shorts til late October!
- “Spring cleaning” in the fall. Clean out closet, organize and purge things you don’t need.
- Prepare home for weather conditions. Flashlights and batteries? Heaters? Bottled water?
- Get some books to read and shows to watch. How about a good book or binging Netflix?
- Keep a schedule. Stay on track by scheduling time to do things you like to do.
- Be kind to yourself. Listen to your body and give it what it needs! Change negative thoughts into positive ones.
Have a wonderful fall season and bring on the pumpkin spice!!!
By Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC
CNE Corner
Looking for CNE credits? NAON offers flexible learning options to support your professional growth:
Explore the NAON Education Catalog to find your next learning opportunity.