Orthopedic Nurse Practitioners?

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Specializes in CT ICU, OR, Orthopedic.

Hello, I am a new graduate, and I just got my first job in with an orthopedic surgeon. I have so much to learn! I know the surgical side of it, but exams etc are proving to be a challenge for me (I only started 2 days ago though). Even the "language" is new to me. I am wondering if anyone can suggest resources for me? I would love to attend some hands on seminars. I see a lot for PAs, but not too much for NPs. Any suggestions would be very helpful!

PS: my background is 19 years of OR as a surgical nurse (scrubbing and circulating mostly ortho cases) and critical care.

Thanks!!

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Hello, I am a new graduate, and I just got my first job in with an orthopedic surgeon. I have so much to learn! I know the surgical side of it, but exams etc are proving to be a challenge for me (I only started 2 days ago though). Even the "language" is new to me. I am wondering if anyone can suggest resources for me? I would love to attend some hands on seminars. I see a lot for PAs, but not too much for NPs. Any suggestions would be very helpful!

PS: my background is 19 years of OR as a surgical nurse (scrubbing and circulating mostly ortho cases) and critical care.

Thanks!!

I saw an ortho book a long time ago for ortho NPs so there might be some literature out there.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Have you checked on the PA seminars to see if they would allow NPs to attend? You may not get the same "credits" for attending, but the knowledge I think would be applicable.

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Specializes in ACNP-BC, Adult Critical Care, Cardiology.

There is a formal Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Certification (ONP-C). Though this board certification is not recognized by many BON's, I would imagine their recommendations for study materials to prepare for the exam would be beneficial to NP's working in the field.

Information about ONCB's ONP-C can be found here: ONP-C info

The resources are listed here, just scroll down to APN: ONCB resources

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I see Duke University has an orthopedic NP track.

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I see Duke University has an orthopedic NP track.

Yes, Duke has an orthopedic NP certification, and you can do the required classes online (about 9 credits). The clinical hours are done where you live, but the fact that you work in orthopedics might mean you could use your workplace as your clinical site.

Orthopedic Nurse Practitioner Specialty Concentration | Duke School of Nursing

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