Partner News | 6.26.2026
June 2026: Partner Updates
Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board
ONCB Connection – June 2026
Certificant Spotlight
The Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) is pleased to announce that the following individuals have achieved the ONC® certification in May 2026.
ONC®
- Jodi Adekunle
- Joseph Burch
- Yarisme Costa
- Jennifer Cruz
- Heather Forster
- Kari Frayling
- Martina Gilbert
- Kaydee Gronewold
- Brian Grunseich
- Nancy Johnson
- Maria Paulina Johnston
- Stephanie Kunicki
- Christopher Laterza
- Bethany Lorence
- Myint Myint Lwin
- Piean Lok-Yiu Meyert
- Sarah Orchard
- Deo Carlo Pascua
- Karla Pohl
- Tiffany Quinn
- Brittany Ross
- Mary Schafer
- Shanta Sigdel
- Bethany Simpson
- Kelly Tarsnane
- Allison Verdonck
- Rebecca Zema
ONCB Certifications
Take the next step in your professional career by earning certification through the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB). ONCB certifications demonstrate clinical expertise and a commitment to excellence in orthopaedic nursing. Becoming certified can enhance your career advancement and signals 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 about ONC®, ONP-C®, and ONC-A™ certifications on the ONCB website.
Call for Volunteers
ONCB is currently looking for certificants interested in volunteering for our Board of Directors and Committees. Volunteering to serve ONCB is a leadership opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. If the time is right in your career, please stand up and serve. Serving on the Board of Directors or on a committee is a rewarding way to expand your network by connecting with peers and contribute to meaningful initiatives that advance the field.
The deadline for applications is Friday, July 31, 2026. Learn more about the open volunteer positions on the ONCB Website.
It’s Not Too Late to Recertify
The recertification deadline is closely approaching, with the deadline of June 30, 2026. Need more time? ONCB accepts recertification applications through September 30. Applications received between July 1 and September 30 will incur an additional $50 late fee. All continuing education, however, must have been earned before June 30, 2026. Learn more about the options to recertify, recertification requirements and fees on the ONCB website.
Follow ONCB on LinkedIn
Stay in touch with ONCB though LinkedIn…find ONCB as “Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board.” Regular postings include testing and recertification tips, as well as general news items from ONCB.
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