CONA Speakers Fund Award

Eligibility :

• Member for two years prior to receipt of application.
• Three copies of abstract or brief synopsis of presentation, application form, and estimate of costs to be incurred are sent to Continuing Education Chair prior to presentation.
• Topic to be presented relates to the practice of Orthopaedic nursing.
• Applicant to formally mention at presentation that CONA has supported their attendance to give the presentation.
• Within two months of presentation a copy of official program (or evidence of presentation by member), registration, travel, and accommodation receipts and one copy of the presentation for publication in Orthoscope Newsletter is sent to the Chair Continuing Education.

Process :

• Abstract or synopsis and estimate of costs are reviewed by Continuing Education Chair and Board.
• Decision to be based on innovation, relevance to current practice, and value of presentation to Orthopaedic and/or nursing community.
• Chair Continuing Education notifies member if qualifies for funding.
• Member receives funds after receipts and one copy of presentation received for publication in Orthoscope Newsletter.