Your ONCŪ credential is valid for five (5) years. After the five-year
period, you are required to recertify your credential to keep it active.Recertification applications are due no later
than June 30th of your recertification year.
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. 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.
Many employers and patients recognize the value of certified nurses and
demand highly trained nursing staff members.
The ONCŪ 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.
ONC Recertification Requirements
Please
note: Processing recertification applications takes a MINIMUM of eight (8)
weeks. If you need to receive your new certificate and wallet
card before the credential expiration date of June 30, you MUST submit
your recertification application no later than April 30.
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$200 Non-Member $300
With your initial certification, you may accrue contact hours from the date of
testing. If the certification examination is offered in conjunction with an
educational program such as NAON Congress, the continuing education credit
offered after the exam has been taken may be used toward recertification.
Accrual of continuing education credit for the next five (5)-year recertification
cycle begins after January 1, with certification expiring on June 30. If the
ONC has more than the required 100 contact hours for recertification, the
credits obtained earlier in the five (5)-year period should be used for
recertification and hours received after January 1 saved for the next
recertification cycle. If a nurse plans to do this, however, he or she must
also provide a copy of Forms A and B submitted for the prior recertification
cycle so ONCB can verify that those credits were not used for earlier
recertification.
Contact hours for any one offering may not be split between one certification
period and another certification period.
A candidate for recertification by continuing education must meet all
eligibility requirements for recertification, including the 1,000 hours of work
experience, and pay all recertification fees. Fees for recertification through
continuing education are nonrefundable and must accompany the completed
application. Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be returned with a
letter describing the deficiencies; incomplete or inaccurate applications are
subject to audit. Corrected applications may be resubmitted with a $30
administrative fee. Recertification through continuing
education will be denied for any of the following reasons:
Misrepresentation
Failure
to meet criteria for 100 contact hours, or provide evidence of contact hours in
the event of an audit
Lack
of current RN license
Failure
to apply by deadline
Recertification will be based solely on the submitted materials. Anyone who is
denied recertification may appeal by written request to the
Recertification Committee. The applicant may also apply for
recertification by examination.