Why Orthopaedic Nursing Certification?

I took the first certification! My ONC opened many doors for me…I am so proud of my ONC!

Certification has served as both a personal and professional validation of my orthopaedic knowledge and skill. At our organization, certification has helped to establish and improve use of evidence based practice and identifies the staff as leaders in these patient efforts.

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.

I obtained my certification in 1991…it was the catalyst to lifelong learning and professional growth in orthopaedic nursing.

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!

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.

The leader of our special unit was so enthusiastic, motivating and encouraging our unit to become 100% ONC nurses. Her enthusiasm was contagious. The benefits for our patients are immeasurable… the most knowledgeable team of orthopaedic nurses caring for orthopaedic patients. The credential has given me self-confidence when interfacing with patients and their families.

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.

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!

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.