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Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

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OCN Professional License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Official Blueprint and Eligibility MapYou are here

Confirm ONCC eligibility, fees, ATT rules, generic-drug policy, and the six 2026 OCN domains before scheduling.

10
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Phase 2: High-Weight Clinical Core

Prioritize symptom management/supportive care, treatment modalities, and oncologic emergencies because they represent 61% of the blueprint.

55
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Phase 3: Care Continuum and Oncology Practice

Study prevention, screening, navigation, survivorship, palliative care, site-specific assessment, genomics, clinical trials, safe handling, and standards.

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Phase 4: Psychosocial and Mixed Case Practice

Practice cultural, family, sexuality, distress, caregiver, financial, and crisis scenarios in mixed exam-style cases.

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Phase 5: Timed 165-Question Simulation and Final Review

Complete timed practice, review score reports/error logs, and close final weak areas before the 90-day ATT expires.

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Estimated total study time
150 hours
That's about 15 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the OCN Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
RN education meeting U.S., territorial, or Canadian RN licensure requirements
Experience
Minimum 2 years RN experience and 2,000 adult oncology nursing practice hours within the 4 years before application
Additional Requirements
  • Current active unencumbered RN license in the U.S., territories, or Canada
  • NCSBN ID and last four digits of Social Security number requested beginning January 2025 for licensure confirmation
  • Apply with ONCC, receive ATT from PSI, and test within the 90-day authorization window
  • Use generic drug names when studying because ONCC tests use generic names

OCN Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

8-12 weeks for most experienced adult oncology nurses

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

PSI

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Candidates may not take the same ONCC exam more than once during a 90-day eligibility period; after three failed attempts in a three-year period, a one-year waiting period applies.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$300 ONS/APHON member or $420 nonmember
Total Estimated Cost$300-$420 initial exam fee before optional DoubleTake or international testing fees
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OCN Exam Details

Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

Administered by Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC)

Official Source
Scaled score 55 on the ONCC 25-75 scale
Passing Score
165
Questions
3
Hours
$300 ONS/APHON member; $420 nonmember
Exam Fee
Study time: 90-140 hours
Prerequisites: Active unencumbered RN license, 2 years RN experience, 2,000 adult oncology nursing practice hours in the last 4 years, and 10 oncology contact hours or oncology elective in the last 3 years.
Valid for: 4 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) content outline

Care Continuum14%

Health promotion, prevention, screening, navigation, palliative care, advance care planning, epidemiology, survivorship, rehabilitation, recurrence concerns, end-of-life care, hospice, bereavement, and comfort measures.

Oncology Nursing Practice15%

Cancer biology, immunology, clinical trials, genomic and genetic testing, site-specific cancer considerations, staging, performance status, scope, standards, safe handling, documentation, advocacy, ethics, and self-care.

Treatment Modalities20%

Surgery, procedures, blood and marrow transplant, radiation therapy, systemic therapy, localized therapy, targeted therapy, oral therapy, treatment sequencing, monitoring, and patient teaching.

Symptom Management and Supportive Care25%

Anatomical and surgical alterations, vascular access devices, pharmacologic and integrative interventions, system-based symptom patterns, nutrition, pain management, and supportive-care evaluation.

Oncologic Emergencies16%

DIC, SIADH, sepsis, tumor lysis syndrome, hypersensitivity, anaphylaxis, hypercalcemia, cardiac tamponade, spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, increased intracranial pressure, obstructions, pneumonitis, extravasations, immune-related adverse events, CRS, ICANS, and venous thromboembolism.

Psychosocial Dimensions of Care10%

Cultural, spiritual, religious, emotional, social, family, sexuality, gender, caregiver, crisis, body image, learning-barrier, support, and financial concerns in adult oncology care.

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What's Next After the OCN?

After passing the OCN, you can pursue these career paths

AOCNP

Advance to oncology NP certification after completing graduate NP preparation.

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