Orthopaedic Nursing Certification Board
ONCB Connection – January 2026
Certificant Spotlight
The Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) is pleased to announce that the following individuals have achieved the ONC® certification in December 2025.
ONC®
- Selvi Abraham
- Karima Allen
- Toniann Antonelli-Stewart
- Stacey Bertram
- Brittany Best
- Jaclyn Boateng
- Martha Boltromiejuk
- Raylene Burnett
- Madeline Cade
- Margarita Cano
- Colleen Carey
- Heather Cheek
- Monica D'Arpa
- Patricia Dameron
- Cameryn David
- Lindsay Hawley
- Benjamin Herbster
- Justine Kearns
- Elaina Kietzke
- Eugenia Kwakye
- Kelsey Labo
- Yoonjung Lee
- Chelsea Mcgrory
- Amanda Mckay
- Chris Mottola
- Connie Ng
- Meagan Onstine
- Racheal Palacios
- Gina Palumbo
- Gyan Carlo Pamintuan
- Katelyn Phipps
- Heidi Schulenberg
- Esme Sparcino
- Ada St. Remy
- Julie Tarlton
- Melisa Yaman
ONP-C®
- Marco Fernandez Sanchez
- Cristina Perez
White Paper
The ONCB has published an updated 2026 White Paper exploring the impact of orthopaedic nursing certification. Drawing on feedback from more than 300 orthopaedic certified nurses the white paper outlines how certification supports professional development, enhances clinical confidence, and contributes to high-quality patient care. Access the white paper here: https://www.oncb.org/2026-oncb-white-paper/.
Reactivation: A Path to Regaining Your Certification
Missed your recertification deadline? ONCB offers a reactivation option for nurses who were unable to complete the required continuing education before their credential expiration date. To be eligible, your credential must have expired within the past two years. To reactivate your credential, you must:
- Submit an online application and pay the reactivation fee
- Submit required continuing education:
- ONC®: 15 Category A contact hours per year (up to 30 total)
- ONP-C® and OCNS-C®: 20 Category A contact hours per year (up to 40 total)
Learn more at https://www.oncb.org/reactivation/.
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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!
Sigma Nurse Learning Exchange
FREE continuing education courses!
Through a collaboration with Sigma Nursing and support from the Johnson & Johnson Foundation, the Nurse Learning Exchange provides free, high-quality courses to help nurses and students build skills, stay up to date, and earn contact hours. Get started today >