ONCB Connection – August 2024
Certificant Spotlight
The Orthopaedic Nurses Certification Board (ONCB) is pleased to announce that the following individuals have achieved the ONC® Certification in July 2024.
ONC®
- Andrea Arndt
- Crystal Avila
- Kelly Burnette
- Abbie Danner
- Marie Didion
- Kamila Hormoz
- Katrina Ilanga
- Jennifer Jackson
- Apryl Jordan
- Meeran Kim
- Lisa Meisel
- Stephanie Proctor
- Kailyn Spicknall
- Angela Torres
- Necholyia Wright
ONP-C
- Ashley Barrios
- Merritt Borders
Apply Now for the ONCB/NAON Exam Prep 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 AAOS Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, Enhanced Fifth Edition textbook with interactive eBook 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. Already certified? Share this with a colleague who is interested in orthopaedic nursing certification.
For more information and to apply, visit the ONCB website. Applications must be received by October 1, 2024.
Volunteer with ONCB
Support orthopaedic nursing certification by volunteering with ONCB! ONCB is looking volunteers to fill roles on the Recertification Committee, the Exam Prep Committee, and the Test Committee. Applicants must be ONC®, ONP-C®, OCNS-C®, or ONC-A™ certified to be eligible for volunteer roles. Learn more about ONCB volunteer opportunities and apply on the ONCB website: https://www.oncb.org/volunteer-willingness-serve/.
There’s Still Time to Recertify
If you missed the recertification deadline of June 30, 2024, there is still time to recertify. Recertification applications will be accepted with a postmark between July 1 and September 30, 2024 with a $50 late fee. All continuing education, however, must have been earned before June 30, 2024. The late fee will be added to the required payment when submitting through LearningBuilder. Certificants using paper applications should add the $50 to the regular fee.
What Nurses Need to Know About Metadata, Documentation and Legal Liability
Metadata analysis of information in a patient’s electronic health record (EHR) has the potential to provide valuable information to attorneys in the case of a lawsuit. This information, such as patterns of missing data, can bolster a legal case, leaving nurses vulnerable to punitive action. The best way to avoid negative results of a metadata analysis and subsequent legal action is effective documentation.
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Participate in a Survey for Preoperative Patient Education for Total Joint Replacement
The purpose of this research study is to understand the role of preoperative patient education sessions (joint classes) in preparing patients for total joint replacement surgery. This is an IRB approved study at the Yale School of Medicine led by an orthopaedic surgery attending and medical students. If you choose to participate, your involvement will require less than 5 minutes spent taking the survey.
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Movement Is Life Blog: Social Risk and Osteoarthritis
Charla B. Johnson, DNP, RN, NI-BC, ONC, FNAON
Outpatient clinics and hospitals are challenged with addressing health equity in a meaningful way. The Center’s of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have mandated the reporting Social Determinants of Health quality measures on patients 18 and older during an inpatient encounter. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis affecting one in seven U.S. adults. Individuals with four or more social risk factors are significantly more likely to have arthritis. In addition, patients report higher rates of activity limitations in work, social, and usual activities with multiple social risk factors. Severe joint pain was reported among those with higher social risk factors. Orthopaedic leaders can connect with the population they serve to find value in screening for social risks.
Movement is Life is opening registration for the Annual Health Equity Summit. This years theme is “Health Equity: Solutions form Healthcare Leaders”. The summit will take place November 14 – November 15, 2024 in Atlanta, GA at The Whitley. MIL welcomes orthopaedic nurses!
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