Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board
ONCB Connection – February 2026
Certificant Spotlight
The Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) is pleased to announce that the following individuals have achieved the ONC® certification in January 2026.
ONC®
- Jaclyn Boateng
- Martha Boltromiejuk
- Christine Cabe
- Colleen Carey
- Sunil Gurung
- Justine Kearns
- Chelsea Mcgrory
- Chris Mottola
- Racheal Palacios
- Gyan Carlo Pamintuan
- Katelyn Phipps
- Jennifer Rosco
- Brenda Salotti
- Ada St. Remy
- Jennie Swanson
- Roma Taracatac
- Kandis Williams
ONCB Certifications
Advance your professional practice by earning certification through the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB). ONCB certifications demonstrate specialized knowledge, clinical expertise, and a commitment to excellence in orthopaedic nursing. Becoming certified can enhance your credibility, support career advancement, and signal to employers and patients that you meet nationally recognized standards. Invest in your professional growth and stand out as a leader in orthopaedic nursing through an ONCB certification. Learn more through the ONCB website and through the updated white paper on the value of certification.
Exam Prep Products Scholarship
NAON and ONCB jointly sponsor a scholarship specifically for orthopaedic nursing certification preparation materials. The ONC scholarship award includes one copy of the current Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nursing, courtesy of NAON, and a bundle of five online ONC practice examinations provided by ONCB. The ONP-C scholarship award comprises the ONP Online Review Course courtesy of NAON, and a bundle of five online ONP-C practice exams provided by ONCB. To promote the value of certification and NAON membership, awards are available only to non-certified NAON members. The deadline to apply is May 30. Learn more about the scholarship.
Workshop Categorization
Take advantage of the ONCB workshop categorization service to enhance your continuing education program. ONCB reviews approved CE activities and assigns Category A and Category B credits for orthopaedic nursing recertification. Once categorized, you’ll receive an official
statement to include on CE certificates, making it easier for participants to document and apply their credits toward recertification. Learn more on the ONCB website.
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Stay in touch with ONCB though LinkedIn…find us as “Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board.” Regular postings including testing and recertification tips, as well as general news items from ONCB.
NAON Foundation
The Gigi Viellion Scholarship
Purpose
To advance orthopaedic nursing practice through the integration of evidence-based knowledge into practice. This scholarship is in honor of Gigi Viellion for her long time commitment to orthopaedic nursing, NAON, and the NAON Foundation.
Scholarship
The Scholarship provides $ 1500 -2000 for an Orthopaedic Evidence-Based Practice Project that will benefit Orthopaedic nursing. The Scholarship will cover potential project costs of supplies and project conduction, staff, and statistical analysis. The amount of the Scholarship will be based on needed funding for the project along with other sources of funding identified.
Eligibility
- Must be a NAON member
- Must have a minimum of 3 years in orthopaedic nursing practice
- Must have a minimum of a BSN (required) but a Master’s in nursing preferred
- Must have demonstrated leadership responsibilities for evidence-based practice
- Must select orthopaedic related EBP topic/project
Expectation of Recipients
As a condition of receiving this scholarship it is required, that within 18 months the candidate will contribute to NAON in one of the following ways.
- Present a session at a NAON Congress sharing the EBP project.
- Submit an article on the EBP project for publication in Orthopaedic Nursing.
- Present a poster at a NAON Congress sharing the EBP project
One of the NAON Foundation Trustees will be assigned to support and encourage the candidate through the completion of this requirement.
This scholarship is now open. Questions may be directed to scholarshipadministrator@naonfoundation.org. Apply at http://www.NAONFoundation.org under Scholarships. The application deadline is April 11th, 2026.
NAON Foundation Tropical Paradise Event
🌺 Dive into Paradise! 🌺 (Optional Activity at NAON Congress)
Get ready to soak up the sun and good vibes at the NAON Foundation’s Tropical Pool & Dance Party! Sip on fruity cocktails, enjoy a delicious island-style dinner, and dance the night away under the stars with NAON’s own DJ Pau Pau spinning your favorite tropical beats. Registration for this separate event is located within the NAON Congress Registration.
When: Sunday, April 19 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: Rosen Centre Pool Deck
What to Wear: Your best beach or resort attire — and don’t forget that smile!
Why Attend: This unforgettable night supports the NAON Foundation Scholarship Fundraiser! Your fun fuels future orthopaedic nursing education! Let’s make waves for a great cause. See you poolside!
2026 Virtual Own the Bone Symposium
Register today for the ANA's Virtual Own the Bone Symposium, an engaging three-part certificate course designed for orthopaedic surgeons, APPs, and nursing care teams dedicated to advancing post-fracture and pre-operative bone health management. This is your chance to gain practical, evidence-based insights from expert faculty on program models, pharmacologic treatment, imaging strategies, prior authorization approaches, and more!
Participants can earn up to 8 hours of CNE credit for full participation in this event! Discounted pricing available for NAON members!!
Learn More >
Sigma Nurse Learning Exchange
FREE CNE courses!
NAON has partnered with Sigma Nursing (with support from the Johnson & Johnson Foundation) to offer NAON members FREE CNE COURSES through the Nurse Learning Exchange. From now until April 2026, NAON members are able to access 35+ education courses, which upon completion will earn up to 52.3 ANCC Contact Hours – AT NO COST!
Sign Up Free Today >