Orthopaedic Certification

Yes, got my ONC. Waiting to retake the ONP-C. Practically the same exam! There is a textbook-I got it used (NAON : Core Curriculum for Orthopaedic Nursing, 7th Edition). There is a study guide that's basically copies of Powerpoints and very basic. There is also a CD with questions--it is filled with errors, misspelling, and poor quality but useful enough. I would suggest knowing signs/symptoms/treatment protocols for the obvious musculoskeletal conditions plus genetic/cancers. I haven't used any PA study guides but this link (http://www.nbcopa.org/uploads/3/4/9/4/34943214/nbcopasourcelist.pdf) is a list of resources the PA Board lists. It might be overkill b/c they do surgery too.

I used the powerpoint packet that I got at a review session and the CD-ROM to prepare. I thought the test was easy.

I was worried about peds because I work with adults, but there are 2-3 questions, tops about that. I thought the test was pretty easy.

I took the test and got certified 2 years ago. I borrowed the study guide from a friend who took the prep course. But more importantly I spent about $150 on modules offered on the ONC website. Many of the question were IDENTICAL and specific to the test.

Hi,

chiromed0 how did you do on the ONP exam and what did you use to study? I’m taking my exam next month and was curious if just studying the recommended materials was enough or If you did the study course offered by NAON. I am trying to decide if it’s worth it to buy or not.

thanks

On 2/13/2019 at 9:22 PM, Sassy-RN said:

I took the test and got certified 2 years ago. I borrowed the study guide from a friend who took the prep course. But more importantly I spent about $150 on modules offered on the ONC website. Many of the question were IDENTICAL and specific to the test.

I purchased all of the study questions too. Do you think I will be OK just studying those and doing the Review from NAON class?

On 2/5/2019 at 4:19 PM, mmc51264 said:

I used the powerpoint packet that I got at a review session and the CD-ROM to prepare. I thought the test was easy.

I was worried about peds because I work with adults, but there are 2-3 questions, tops about that. I thought the test was pretty easy.

Do you still have the CD? Planning to take the exam after all of this is over. Are you willing to sell?

On 2/13/2019 at 9:22 PM, Sassy-RN said:

I took the test and got certified 2 years ago. I borrowed the study guide from a friend who took the prep course. But more importantly I spent about $150 on modules offered on the ONC website. Many of the question were IDENTICAL and specific to the test.

Planning to take the exam. Did you use any other study material besides those questions?

7 hours ago, tiffywow said:

Do you still have the CD? Planning to take the exam after all of this is over. Are you willing to sell?

I don't-sorry! I gave to my unit as a resource for others to get certified.

Thanks for replying!

On 4/6/2020 at 7:09 AM, tiffywow said:

Planning to take the exam. Did you use any other study material besides those questions?

Sorry for the late reply it… No, that is all I use was the book and some modules!

For the modules I believe I did areas where I didn’t feel strong in, such as sports injuries, orthopedic oncology, pediatrics and I can’t remember the other one...

It’s okay, thank you! I feel ready but no testing sites are open with everything going on.

I just got an email from them that are doing live proctoring so you can take it from home. I have to recertify this month and I am tempted to test again as I am terribly unorganized and not sure I have all my certificates for CE hours.