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The Orthopaedic Nursing Associations of Canada (CONA),
United States (NAON) and the Royal College of Nursing/Society of Orthopaedic and
Trauma Nurses (RCN/SOTN) of the UK have agreed to form an international
alliance for the purpose of advancing the practice of orthopaedic nursing
globally.
VISION: a future in which orthopaedic nurses
will be responsible for the universal application of the highest standards of
orthopaedic nursing practice and care.
MISSION: to advance the quality of
musculoskeletal care internationally by facilitating the sharing of ideas and
collaboration in the areas of orthopaedic nursing research, education, and
practice.
The strategies that we identified for accomplishing
this mission are:
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improving communication among respective
counterparts including journal/newsletter editors, research leaders,
education leaders, and practice leaders.
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celebrating International Orthopaedic Nurses Day on
October 30.
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continue ongoing e-mail communications to discuss
new ideas.
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providing time at our respective conferences to
report to the membership on the work of the Alliance.
International Alliance Contact Information:
Canada
Daralyn Williams, President
Canadian Orthopaedic Nurses Association(CONA)
e-mail: daralynw@shaw.ca United States
Cynthia Gonzales MSN,RN,ONC,APN
President
e-mail: cgonzale@weisshospital.com United Kingdom
Deborah Wheeler, Cairperson
Royal College of Nursing/Society of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nurses (RCN/SOTN)
e-mail: deborah.wheeler@whittington.nhs.uk Hong Kong
Joyce Lai, Chairperson
Asian Assoc. for Dynamic Osteosynthesis
e-mail: laijoyce@mail.hongkong.com
Orthopedic Newsletter Editors Contact Information:
Editor: Chris Knight email:
bare.bones@ntlworld.com
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