To promote the professional body of
Orthopaedic Nursing and knowledge in NZ.
To collaborate with Australasian/Pacific
Partners and link with Orthopaedic Nursing Professional globally.
To develop sub specialty sections under the
NZONA scope e.g. Casting, Spinal Care, Peadiatrics, Trauma, Elective
Orthopaedic Nursing, to develop best practice frameworks.
Standardise Best Practice on key Orthopaedic
Nursing activities e.g. pin site care, spinal care, casting.
Orthopaedic Nursing skill competencies will be
recognised nationally and transferable under Nursing Council
Requirements between professional institutions.
To have a political voice to support and
advocate on significant issues relating to Orthopaedic nursing and
patient care.
To promote NZ Orthopaedic
Nursing Research and support/encourage colleagues to move to
publication.
