I obtained my certification in 1991…it was the catalyst to lifelong learning and professional growth in orthopaedic nursing.
Charla Johnson, MSN, RN, ONC®
I obtained my certification in 1991…it was the catalyst to lifelong learning and professional growth in orthopaedic nursing.
Charla Johnson, MSN, RN, ONC®
Orthopaedic CNS certification validates my knowledge and enables me to be the APN resource for nurses on my unit. My OCNS-C credential helps me to be an important resource for our executive director and service line vice president as we work to refine our joint replacement program.
Diane Ryzner, RN, APN, CNS, OCNS-C®
I decided to become certified for the knowledge; what better way to learn than to study for an certification exam? I love orthopedics and wanted to further my knowledge so I can assist the patient to a better outcome. Having this certification backs up the experience I have gained over the years of being an orthopedic nurse.
Cynthia Seaman, BSN, RN, ONC, CMSRN
I took the first certification! My ONC opened many doors for me…I am so proud of my ONC!
Karen Kellam, BSN, RN, ONC®
My OCNS-C was an essential element when I applied for my APRN license in DC. DC had just begun a program in which clinical nurse specialists could apply for APRN licenses. The OCNS-C certificate helped me obtain this license. I was then able to get a 5% raise and a new position within my organization.
Amy B. Harris, MSN, RN, OCNS-C
I learned about the ONC certification through a joint replacement surgeon in 2008. With his teaching skills and my passion for orthopaedics, I was able to obtain my ONC certification in 2012. I am a recent NP graduate and look forward to taking the ONP-C exam as soon as I’m eligible!
Krissa Cetner, MSN, ANP, RN, ONC®
I decided to obtain an orthopaedic certification because orthopaedics affects almost every aspect of nursing care and patients from every age group. My certification is important to my organization and especially important for organizations that have achieved or are trying to achieve Magnet.
Ann Marie Driessche, BSN, RN, ONC®
As an APN in orthopaedics, my certification through ONCB has helped enrich my knowledge base, maintain a network of colleagues within the field, and has motivated me to pursue orthopedic ‘extracurriculars’ outside the walls of my workplace.
Jennifer White, DNP, CNP, ONP-C®
ONCB has provided extensive information about orthopaedic nursing and given me confidence in my practice. As one of the first orthopaedic-certified, I have even had doctors come to me for information. Thank you, ONCB!
Linda Altizer, MSN, RN, ONC
I was encouraged by my leadership to get my orthopedic certification in 2010, just a couple years after becoming a nurse. Becoming certified helped me to be more confident in my profession. I am very passionate about continuing my education and keeping my certification up and to help my coworkers to become certified. I love being an orthopaedic-certified nurse!
Jody Pearcy, RN, ONC®