The National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) Foundation was established in 1994 to support and promote education and research activities for orthopaedic nurses. The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service which allows us to receive tax deductible contributions to further our goals.
Mission
The NAON Foundation supports the goals and mission of NAON by providing funding for grants and scholarships to advance orthopaedic nursing practice, education, research and leadership
NAON Foundation Trustees
Melinda S. Mock, RN, ONC, CLCP - President & CEO Healthcare Cost Consultants, Inc. - President/Orthopaedic Nurse Consultant Alpharetta, Georgia melmock@bellsouth.net
Margaret O'Leary, MA, BSN, ONC, PHR - Secretary Phelps County Regional Medical Center - Director, Occupational Health & Wellness Rolla, Missouri olearym@pcrmc.com
Steve Jones, II - Treasurer Capstone Financial Partners - Financial Advisor Atlanta, Georgia stevendjones2@hotmail.com
Tandy Gabbert, MSN, RN, ONC North Kansas City Hospital - Manager Orthopaedic Unit North Kansas City, MO tandy.gabbert@nkch.org
Joan Hammond Grand Canyon University - Regional University Development Manager, College of Nursing & Health Science Phoenix, Arizona joanie.hammond@gcu.edu
Harold Hardinger, RN, BSN University of Maryland Hospital, Shock Trauma - Charge Nurse, Trauma Rescusitation Unit Baltimore, MD hhardinger@umm.edu
