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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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Recertifying demonstrates your continued commitment to lifelong learning.
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Exam Registration
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Exam Candidate Handbook
Find complete information about the exam process.
Retired & Inactive Certification
Learn more about these options for your credential.
BONEafide Free CE List
Find free Category A CE for recertification.
Testing Locations
Find the nearest test center cities.
Certification Statistics
Get exam performance, recertification data and a map of certificants by state.
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.