Core Curriculum Review for Oncology Nursing Practice and the Certification Examination

Course Overview

Oncology nursing certification is the formal recognition of specialized knowledge, skills, and experience in oncology nursing. It is demonstrated by achieving standards identified by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC®) to promote health outcomes. Certification assures the public a nurse has completed all eligibility criteria to earn this credential. It also promotes the development of oncology specialized nursing by establishing minimum competency standards and recognizing those who have met the standards. The content for this two day course is divided into sections that are consistent with the major categories for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) Test Blueprint and the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing (Fourth Edition).

Target Audience

This course provides an overview to prepare nurses for the OCN® exam. Attendance at this course does not guarantee successful completion of the OCN® exam; however, strategies to enhance successful test taking are discussed.
For those who are not planning to take the certification examination this year, this course will provide an update and overview to enhance oncology nursing practice and will provide continuing education units that may be used to obtain recertification.

Program Overview

Major subject areas include:

• Health Promotion and Disease Prevention/Screening, Early Detection and Diagnosis
• Scientific Basis for Practice Including Research Cancer Treatment Modalities
• Symptom Management (This includes "Alterations in" the following functions: Protective Mechanisms, GI, GU, Respiratory, Circulatory, Nutrition, Neurological, Anatomical and Surgical)
• Psychosocial Dimensions of Care
• Oncologic Emergencies
• Sexuality
• Pharmacologic, Nonpharmacologic, CAM Symptom Management Interventions
• Survivorship
• End of Life
• Professional Performance
• Preparing for the OCN® Exam and Test Taking

Course Faculty

Faculty for this program includes expert oncology nurses who are certified at both the basic and advanced levels through ONCC®. Additionally, interdisciplinary members of the faculty provide for a complete, well-rounded curriculum consistent with the goal of improving patient outcomes.

Continuing Nursing Education Credit

This activity has been submitted to the Oncology Nursing Society for approval to award contact hours. ONS is accredited as an approver of Continuing Nursing Education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's COA. Application has been submitted for 14.75 contact hours.
ONS is approved as a provider of continuing nursing education by the California State Board of registered Nursing, Provider No. 2850.

Special Note

The contact hours of continuing education from this course may be applied toward the eligibility criteria for initial OCN® Certification.

The OCN® Test

ONCC examinations are administered by computer-based testing Pearson VUE (PVAmericasCustomerService@pearson.com). Registration for this two-day course does not constitute registration for the certification exam.
To register for the examination, contact:
Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
125 Enterprise Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214
Phone: 412-859-6104
Toll-free 877-769-ONCC
E-mail address: oncc@ons.org
Website address: www.oncc.org

Fee

Two-day course is $250. This includes a Continental breakfast, lunch, all course materials/handouts, and Continuing Nursing Education Credits.

Location and Time

April 11, 2013 from 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and April 16, 2013 from 7:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
The course will be held in The Cancer Institute of New Jersey, Auditorium A & B, 3rd Floor, 195 Little Albany Street, New Brunswick, New Jersey 08903-2681.

Further Information

Please contact Nursing Education at 732-235-8784 or via e-mail at nursinged-cinj@umdnj.edu
Expiration Date: March 27, 2012 11:59 p.m.