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The ONC®, ONP-C®, and ONC-A™ are the only credentials that demonstrate expertise in orthopaedic nursing.
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Exam Registration
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Exam Candidate Handbook
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Retired & Inactive Certification
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Recertification FAQs
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Testing Locations
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Certification Statistics
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Contact an Ambassador
ONCB Ambassadors can help with testing and recertification tips.
Workshop Categorization
Workshop planners can have activities evaluated for recertification credit.
New Certificants
A list of newly certified orthopaedic nurses is updated quarterly.