Position Statements

The NAON Executive Board continually creates and endorses position papers on a variety of current orthopaedic issues. All NAON Position Statements convey the Association's endorsed stance or belief about specific orthopaedic and nursing related matters and go through a development process that reflects evidence-based practice. NAON Position Statements are free to access for both members and non-members.

• Safe Patient Handling and Mobility - March 2021
• Principles of a Healthful Work Environment for Nurses Position Statement - October 2020
• Mobility Position Statement - August 2020
• All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Position Statement - February 2020
• Nurse Navigator - September 2019
• Safe Transportation of Children with Orthopaedic Conditions Position Statement - December 2019
• Orthopaedic Nurse Certification Position Statement - August 2019
• Opioid Epidemic - January 2019
• Promoting Musculoskeletal Health Through Physical Activity for All Children and Adolescents - November 2016
• Bone Health and Osteoporosis Screening - January 2014
• Preventing Infection in the Inpatient Orthopaedic Patient - September 2013
• Fall Prevention in the Acute Care Setting Position Statement - January 2012
• Elder Care Position Statement - April 2012
• Palliative Care for Patients with Musculoskeletal Conditions March 2010
• Role and Value of the Orthopaedic Nurse - March 2024

Partner and Joint Position Statements

Below are position papers created by or with NAON's partners. 

• ARN-NAON Position Statement - Delirium
• ASPMN-NAON Position Statement - Acute Perioperative Pain Management Among Adult Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery - July 2022
• MSK2020 Health Priorities Position Paper