Having a specialty nursing certification is a definite benefit in the 21st century. Many employers and patients recognize the value of certified nurses and demand highly trained nursing staff. The Orthopaedic Nurses 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. The ONC®, ONP-C®, and OCNS-C® certification programs are accredited by The Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC) (1).
Why should you earn the ONC credential?
Certification Term
Your certification is valid for five (5) years. You can recertify by retaking and passing the certification examination or by meeting continuing education and practice requirements.
- Certification shows that you are committed to lifelong learning and that you have a high level of knowledge that contributes to effective patient care and safety.
- Certified nurses have increased confidence as excellence practitioners.
- Employers and patients recognize the value of certified nurses and demand highly trained nursing staff.
- Certification will continue to become more important among hospitals seeking Magnet designation.
- The need for certified nurses specifically trained in orthopaedics is growing as the general population ages and requires more health care services.
Certification Term
Your certification is valid for five (5) years. You can recertify by retaking and passing the certification examination or by meeting continuing education and practice requirements.
Eligibility Criteria
The following criteria must be met at the time of examination, or you will not be allowed to sit for the test.
The following criteria must be met at the time of examination, or you will not be allowed to sit for the test.
- Have two full years of experience practicing as an RN.
- Have a minimum of 1,000 hours of work experience as an RN in orthopaedic nursing practice within the past three years. The ONCB® accepts, but does not limit the practitioner to orthopaedic experience in the areas of administration, adult care, clinic, critical care, education, emergency room, home health care, long-term care, medical-surgical nursing, office practice, oncology, operating room, and pediatrics.
- Hold a current, full and unrestricted license as a registered nurse (RN) in the United States, or its possessions, OR hold a current, full and unrestricted license to practice as a first-level, general nurse in the country in which the candidate’s general nursing education was completed, and have educational equivalency established by an approved agency.
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References
- http://oncb.org/
- http://www.orthonurse.org/