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ONCB members recently discussed their role in assuring the continuing competence of orthopaedic-certified nurses, establishing the following as the definition of continuing competence:

Continuing competence is the ongoing professional responsibility of an orthopaedic nurse to obtain, integrate, and apply current knowledge and skills required to practice safely, effectively, and ethically in designated roles and settings. Board members also  [Read More...]

ONCB Announces Exam Scholarship Winners

ONCB members proudly recognize two winners of the 2012 examination scholarships.  Lisa Pogue (Columbia, TN) and Miriam Barsoum (Hampton, GA) have received free ONC® examinations!   They join a prestigious group of registered nurses who have  [Read More...]

ONCB Offers Re-Test Discount

Any nurse who fails an orthopaedic certification exam is now able to re-test with a $50 discount.  The majority of re-testing candidates do pass on their second attempt, but ONCB members are glad to offer  [Read More...]

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  [Read More...]

Certificants update addresses, emails online

ONCB now offers certificants the opportunity to update addresses and emails electronically.  Go to http://oncbcert.goamp.com.  Using the “Log In” function, enter your first and last initials and zip code; the initials are case sensitive (e.g.,  [Read More...]

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