Celebrate your achievement and help us spread the word to patients, physicians, and the public that certified nurses help set the bar for excellent patient care by bringing top skills, knowledge, and dedication to every shift. You raise the standard—and patients feel the difference.
How to Give a Testimonial
It’s simple to do – below are three templates you can follow to share your story, whether you choose to provide a written testimonial (email it to oncb@oncb.org) or a video testimonial! To give a 30- to 60- second video testimonial, use this Calendly link to schedule 15 minutes (it only takes 5) with Cathy Lada to record your video testimonial.
Testimonial Templates (Optional)
Not sure what to say? Follow the prompts of our easy-to-use templates below!
Template 1 (for more experienced or newer certificants)
Please write 2–3 sentences about your certification journey using these prompts:
- “Earning my [insert ONCB credential] was important to me because [why it mattered to you—career growth, confidence, recognition, etc.].
- It’s helped me [describe a specific benefit—land a new role, deepen my knowledge, advocate for patients, etc.].
- I’d encourage other nurses to get certified because [share what makes it worth it—credibility, pride, impact, etc.].”
Template 2 (for newer certificants)
Please write 2–3 sentences about your certification journey using these prompts:
- “I decided to pursue ONCB certification because [what inspired or motivated you—personal challenge, professional goal, peer encouragement, etc.].
- Preparing for the exam taught me [a key takeaway—new clinical insight, improved patient care, greater confidence, etc.].
- Since becoming certified, I’ve noticed [a real-world impact—more respect, better opportunities, stronger leadership, etc.].”
Template 3 (for experienced & re-certified nurses)
Please write 2–3 sentences about your certification journey using these prompts:
- “After more than a decade in nursing, I continue to renew my [insert ONCB credential] because [why it still matters—professional pride, staying current, leading by example, etc.].
- Re-certifying reminds me [what you’ve gained—how far you’ve come, how the field has evolved, or what still inspires you].
It’s more than a credential—it’s [share what it represents to you—excellence, dedication, legacy, etc.].