Orthopaedic nursing
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Orthopaedic nursing (or orthopedic nursing ) is a nursing specialty focused on the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders . Orthopaedic issues range from acute problems such as fractures or hospitalization for joint replacement to chronic systemic disorders such as loss of bone density or lupus erythematosus .
Orthopaedic nurses have specialized skills such as neurovascular status monitoring, traction, continuous passive motion therapy, casting , and care of patients with external fixation .
Board certification
Certification in general orthopaedic nursing results in the designation " Orthopaedic Nurse Certified " (ONC).
Dates
- International Orthopaedic Nurses Day is October 30. [1]
- Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month is May. [2]
See also
- Agnes Hunt , the pioneer of orthopaedic nursing
- National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses
- Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
- Orthopaedic Nursing (journal)
References
- ↑ "International Orthopaedic Nurses Day" . Archived from the original on 2012-09-22 . Retrieved 2012-08-22 .
- ↑ National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month 2015
External links
- National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses website
- Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board website
- CORE Orthopaedic
- Institute of Orthopaedic Research & Fracture Surgery
- RCN career and competency framework for orthopaedic and trauma nursing
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