International Collaboration of Orthopaedic Nursing
(ICON)
SOTN

 
 RCN Society of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing UK
 
 Forthcoming Events

RCN Society of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing International Conference & Exhibition
 
Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing Centre Stage
 
1-3 November 2007, Cowdray Hall, Royal College of Nursing, Cavendish Square, London, UK




 A Short History of SOTN
After the war Scotland formed an Orthopaedic Nurses Group, which by the early 1950s had become the British Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (BAON). The RCN Society of Orthopaedic Nursing was formed when the BAON agreed to become an RCN Forum in 1987. A decision by members in 2001 saw the Society change its name to include trauma.

The Society today is representative of orthopaedic nurses throughout the UK, following in the strong tradition of the BAON. It hosts an annual national conference, in addition to national seminars each spring and autumn, and has a strong network of local groups and special interest groups. An international conference is also held every three years.

The Society's philosophy is to promote and develop the art and science of orthopaedic nursing in order to provide the highest standards of care for patients with orthopaedic conditions or injuries. The Society aims to:

  • Contribute to and influence the debate on the future of orthopaedic nursing
  • Promote the education and training of nurses providing orthopaedic care
  • Act as an informed and expert resource
  • Raise awareness about the health promoting aspects of orthopaedic care, such as advice on falls and osteoporosis prevention

The Society’s current work includes:

  • developing a competency framework for Orthopaedic Nursing;
  • establishing an osteoporosis prevention teaching programme in schools
  • ensuring education for all those working in the field of casting

The Society's newsletter, Bare Bones, keeps members updated with the current affairs of the Society and the Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing has been adopted as its professional journal.
The Society has extensive links with external bodies at national and international level, and is a founder member of the International Alliance, a partnership between orthopaedic nursing associations in the UK, USA and Canada.


 

To join the RCN SOTN visit the RCN website members area at http://www.rcn.org.uk/specialisms/  or you can join the RCN at http://www.rcn.org.uk/whyjoin/howtojoin/  or call RCN Direct on (UK) 0845 772 6100






 Last updated 20th May 2008