Continuing education requirements for:Orthopedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB)

Nurse Practitioner:

  • Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner (ONP-C)

  • Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse Specialist (OCNS-C)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 5 years

Total Credits: 100

Registered Nurse:

  • Certified Orthopaedic Nurse (ONC)

License Renewal Cycle: Every 5 years

Total Credits: 75

National Board Contact Information

Website: www.oncb.org

Phone: 312-673-6971

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Nurse Practitioner Requirements: 100 Total Credits

  • ONP-C

  • OCNS-C

License Renewal Cycle: Every 5 years

General Credits: 35

Frequency: Every 5 years

Specialty Requirements:

  • Orthopedics

    • Total Credits: 65

    • Frequency: Every 5 years

Registered Nurse Requirements: 75 Total Credits

  • ONC

License Renewal Cycle: Every 5 years

General Credits: 25

Frequency: Every 5 years

Specialty Requirements:

  • Orthopedics

    • Total Credits: 50

    • Frequency: Every 5 years

Disclaimer: OOG Health provides up-to-date licensure info, but practitioners are responsible for knowing their own state's requirements.

Last updated: August 29, 2025