Associations
EUROPE
MALTA - Association of Maltese Orthopaedic Nurses (AMON)
The international community of Orthopaedic Nurses welcomed AMON to the family in December 2005.
The mission of AMON is to empower Maltese Orthopaedic Nurses to become experts in musculo-skeletal nursing care, enhance collaboration, sharing of knowledge and communication between local orthopaedic nurses as well as nurture contacts with Orthopaedic Nursing Associations in other countries.
www.amon-nurse.com
UNITED KINGDOM - RCN Society of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing (SOTN)
The mission of the RCN Society of Orthopaedic & Trauma Nursing is to promote and develop the art and science of orthopaedic & trauma nursing in order to provide the highest standard of care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions or injuries.
As the professional voice of Orthopaedic & Trauma Nursing in the UK RCN SOTN aims to:
- Share best practice nationally and internationally
- Provide Orthopaedic & Trauma nursing representation on national committees and work in collaboration with national medical and allied health professional orthopaedic associations
http://www.rcn.org.uk/development/communities/rcn_forum_communities/orthopaedic_and_trauma
Connect to the SOTN newsletter www.rcn.org.uk/orthopaedics
IRELAND / EIRE - Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation - Irish Orthopaedic Nurses Section (IONs)
www.inmo.ie/INMOPage_7_6111.aspx
MISSION STATEMENT/AIM:
The Irish Orthopaedic Nurses Section was established to provide a forum for orthopaedic nurses to network, to exchange practice information and to promote education events relevant to this specialist area.
http://www.ino.ie/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=6111&mid=8393
ASIA
Asian Association for Dynamic Osteosynthesis (Nursing) (ADDO)
Progress in trauma care through research and education
www.aado.org
NORTHERN AMERICA
CANADA
Canadian Orthopaedic Nursing Association (CONA)
The Canadian Orthopaedic Nurses Association is an organization of concerned nurses and other health care professionals involved in the field of Orthopedics. Established in 1978, CONA has become a well respected voice for orthopedic care givers. Membership is available to nursing personnel and other health care givers in your hospital or community setting.
USA
National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON)
The mission of the National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses is to advance the speciality through excellence in research, education and nursing practice. A recognized resource of orthopaedic care providers, NAON offers memberss to a variety of care providers nationally and internationally. Visit our website for more details. www.orthonurse.org
AUSTRALIASIA
Australia & New Zealand Orthopaedic Nurses Association (ANZONA)
www.anzona.net
