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Orthopaedic nurses section

Who is this section for?

This section is opened to all nurses who are engaged in orthopaedic nursing and/or any related speciality, as well as members who have an interest in orthopaedics irrespective of their work location.

Upcoming Events

The Galway Orthopaedic Nursing Conference 2026 will take place on Thursday, April 23rd in the Galway Bay Hotel. See here for information and booking
The National Orthopaedic Nurses Conference 2026 will be held in the Auditorium, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh on Saturday 17^th October. Further information will be distributed via our email contact list, on the INMO section page, through the IONs WhatsApp group. Contact Laura Kelly at laura.kelly@nohc.ie to be added to this contact list.

Aims and objectives

To protect and promote the professional interests of members.
To meet twice yearly
To network with colleagues locally/nationally/internationally
To promote study days/conferences
To provide financial assistance to attend conferences/study days
To present/discuss pertinent research relevant to orthopaedic nursing 
To promote developments in orthopaedic practice nationwide
To establish links with other areas of interest e.g. plaster rooms, rheumatology, rehabilitation, Irish Nurse Practice Development Association

The 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. 