National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
Non-profit advancing orthopaedic nursing through education and research.
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The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) is an American non-profit volunteer-run professional association formed in 1980 to advance orthopaedic nursing. It promotes high standards of practice through education, research, and communication among nurses and related groups. NAON is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation and has held an annual congress since 1981.
Quick Facts
- Founded
- 1980
- Incorporation date
- April 14, 1980
- Incorporation location
- Missouri
- Membership
- More than 6,000 registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, student nurses, and associate members
- Accreditation
- American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation
- Annual congress started
- 1981
- Founding meeting date
- March 8, 1980
- Founding meeting location
- Atlanta, Georgia
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