ONCC certification covering adult oncology nursing across the cancer care continuum.
Who it's for
Registered nurses with clinical experience caring for adult patients with cancer — ONCC positions the OCN as the standard credential for oncology nurses across the full care continuum, from prevention and screening through survivorship and palliative care.
What's covered
- Symptom management and palliative care — 21%
- Care continuum (prevention, screening, diagnosis) — 19%
- Treatment modalities — 19%
- Oncology nursing practice — 17%
- Oncologic emergencies — 12%
- Psychosocial dimensions of care — 12%
What to expect
ONCC states most nurses pass on their first attempt; questions are scenario-based around real oncology patient care situations, spread fairly evenly across the six content domains rather than concentrated in one area.
How to prepare
ONCC publishes the official Test Content Outline for free, and the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) — ONCC's closely affiliated professional organization — offers the primary official review courses and practice-question products; a "DoubleTake" reduced-cost retake option is available if you don't pass the first time.