ONCB - Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board

Why Certification Belongs in Every Orthopaedic Service-Line Strategy

Orthopaedic service-line growth usually gets discussed in terms of surgeon alignment, throughput, and patient experience. But one of the clearest ways to strengthen performance sits closer to the bedside: a nursing workforce with validated specialty expertise.

In ONCB's 2026 white paper, based on a 2025 survey of more than 300 orthopaedic-certified nurses, 86% said certification increases clinical confidence and 79% said it indicates clinical competence. Published research also links higher proportions of certified nurses to lower infection rates, fewer patient falls, and reduced mortality and failure-to-rescue rates.

For healthcare leaders, the takeaway is simple: orthopaedic nurse certification isn't just professional development. It's an operational strategy that improves quality, strengthens teams, and helps retain top talent.

Read more about why certification belongs in every orthopaedic service-line strategy, and download the ONCB white paper.

🔗 https://www.oncb.org/why-orthopaedic-nurse-certification-should-be-part-of-every-orthopaedic-service-line-strategy/

The NAON - National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses and ONCB have selected the recipients of the exam preparation scholarships:

ONC Examination Preparation Product Scholarship Recipient: Shevaun Campanella, RN, BSN

ONP-C Examination Preparation Product Scholarship Recipient: Lauren Miyamasu, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Congratulations!

If you’re interested in applying for these scholarships, the next deadline is October 1st. Learn more here: https://www.oncb.org/certifications/onc-certification/scholarships-and-awards/examination-preparation-products-scholarship/

Certified orthopaedic nurses bring confidence, credibility, and specialized expertise to every patient interaction.

The ONCB Voucher Program gives nurse managers and healthcare organizations an easy way to encourage certification across their teams.

Explore the Employer Support Resources to discover tools that help you:
• Promote certification internally
• Encourage exam participation
• Build a stronger orthopaedic care team

Start here: https://www.oncb.org/oncb-voucher-program/