Recertifying your credential demonstrates your continued commitment to lifelong learning and a high level of knowledge that contributes to effective patient care and safety.

Why Recertify?

• Certified nurses are educated, engaged, and committed to high quality care.
• Certified nurses have increased confidence as excellent practitioners and many employers and patients recognize the value of certified nurses and demand highly trained nursing staff members.
• Your credential distinguishes you from the field.

The need for certified nurses specifically trained in orthopaedics is growing as the general population ages and requires more health-care services.

Applications should be submitted as early as possible to avoid expiration of certification. Application processing requires 6-8 weeks. The candidate who prefers to receive the recertification by June 30 must have applications in the ONCB® national office by March 31. It is recommended all materials be mailed certified, with return receipt requested.

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LearningBuilder is live!

ONCB launched the new LearningBuilder program in mid-November 2011 to assist certificants with online continuing education maintenance, recertification application submission, and audits.  Establishing a LearningBuilder account is FREE for all certificants.  You can even upload certificates to maintain a complete record for recertification and make the audit process easier. Access the program through the LearningBuilder link or put this web address in your Favorites (https://oncb.learningbuilder.com). It’s easy to set up your account and begin maintaining a log of your CE activities…get started today and be prepared for your next recertification cycle.  Call ONCB (888-561-6622) with any questions about LearningBuilder.