What is an ONCB Ambassador?

A nurse that holds the ONC®, OCNS-C®, or ONP-C® credential and is interested in promoting the orthopaedic nursing certification at work, in the community and in local chapter can serve as a volunteer ONCB Ambassador. Ambassadors mentor other orthopaedic nurses by explaining the importance of certification, helping with the application process, and assisting with exam preparation. They also communicate with the ONCB regarding ideas and activities to share with other Ambassadors to help promote orthopaedic nursing certification.
Ambassadors are orthopaedic-certified nurses and enthusiastic about promoting orthopaedic nursing certification. Complete the willingness-to-serve form and submit it to ONCB.

Other ONCB Ambassador Activities:

• Guide nurses through the application process.
• Coach nurses through the process of studying, staying calm, and sharing study materials.
• Encourage the administration to help with the process either by paying for the exam, buying study materials, or sponsoring a preparation course.
• Bring information to local chapter meetings or workshops.
• Provide ongoing support to certified nurses and provide resources for CEU’s, and obtaining recertification.

Are you a certificant or exam candidate with questions about the exam or recertification? In addition to staff contact through the ONCB office, you are welcome to contact an ONCB Ambassador from your state for additional support (download ONCB Ambassador Contact List.).