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Certifying Excellence in Orthopaedic Nursing

The Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board’s (ONCB®) certification exams recognize a commitment to lifelong learning and a high level of knowledge that contributes to effective patient care and safety. Having a specialty nursing certification is almost a requirement in the 21st century.  Many employers and patients recognize the value of certified nurses and demand highly trained nursing staff. The ONC examination is accredited by the The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC).  Click here to learn more about the ABNS standards for accreditation.

Stay a step ahead in your career by earning the ONC® and ONP-C® or
OCNS-C®, credentials for advanced practice nurses.

ONCB offers certificant resource

How can you get the most out of your new credential?  Demonstrate your pride in earning orthopaedic nursing certification?  Share the benefits of certification with your employer?  ONCB can help!

Use the new publication Certification Makes a Difference: Getting the Most out of Your Credential for ideas on credential promotion and ways to serve as a certification leader in your practice setting. A sample letter and press release are included to help you share the good news of certification with your employer and colleagues.  ONCB also offers certification brochures for special events, such as Orthopaedic Nurses Day (October 30) or Certified Nurses Day (March 19). Call ONCB (888-561-6622) with any questions about how you can promote certification. . .and yourself as a Board-certified orthopaedic nurse.

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