Happy Holidays from the NAON Board and Staff
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for making 2024 unforgettable! From the excitement of our 44th Annual Congress in Louisville to celebrating Orthopaedic Nurses Week in November, your dedication continues to inspire us and advance orthopaedic care.
We’re looking forward to 2025, including reconnecting at our 45th Annual Congress in Orlando and bringing you even more opportunities for growth and success.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a wonderful new year!
Best Wishes,
The NAON Board and Staff
Save the New Date! NAON 45th Annual Congress Returns to In-Person Meeting
We’re excited to announce that NAON’s 45th Annual Congress is officially returning to an in-person format! Join us May 17-19, 2025, in sunny Orlando, Florida, for three days of learning, networking and inspiration under the theme "Keep Believing."
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, explore advancements in orthopaedic nursing and reignite your professional passion. Click the link below to hear a special announcement from Donna Kurek, NAON President. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!
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31st Annual Orthopedic Nursing Conference 2025: A Spectrum of Orthopedic Opportunities
The Northeast Wisconsin (N.E.W.) Chapter 171 of NAON invites you to the 31st Annual Orthopedic Nursing Conference: A Spectrum of Orthopedic Opportunities on Feb. 13, in Green Bay, WI. Enjoy a day of learning, networking and professional growth with fellow orthopedic nursing professionals. Registration is open through Feb. 7.
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Healthy Tips From ANA's Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Blog
Laura Hixon, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC
December is here, and many are preparing for the holidays. With more holiday events and activities, fall risks for our older population increase. As many of us have seen, trauma, surgery recovery, and therapy can be challenges for anyone, especially during the holidays.
The CDC (2021) has an initiative to help reduce the fall risks of older adults called STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries). The coordinated care plan presents patient resources and links for caregivers. The website shares many fall prevention steps that can impact institutions and the community.
Here are a few that are outlined for the patients to prevent falls:
- Talk openly about fall risks and prevention- evaluate risky medications that can cause dizziness and supplements for bone health.
- Exercise for balance and strength, weakness increases fall risk
- Regular vision and feet assessments, inappropriate eyeglasses, and footwear can increase the risk
- Safe home environment- hazards can be rugs, step stools, bathtubs and showers, poor lighting, no handrails or grab bars next to the toilet
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful holiday!
Laura Hixon, DNP, MSNE, RN-BC, ONC
CDC. (2021). Stopping elderly accidents, deaths, & injuries. https://www.cdc.gov/STEADI/