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OCN® Exam Review

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Program Category: Certification Review

Areas of Practice: Administration Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Cardiology Certifications Critical Care Emergency Gastroenterology Med-Surg Neurology Nursing Legalities Orthopedic Pediatrics Pre, Peri, Post-Op Care Progressive Care/Stepdown Pulmonary Rehab Staff Development Women's Health/Perinatal Other

Course Description

This program provides a comprehensive review of oncology nursing practice in preparation for the OCN Exam administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC). The review will provide content and practice questions reflective of the current OCN Exam content outline. This course is intended for the practicing oncology nurse with a minimum of two years experience and four years of nursing practice. This is not an introductory course to teach the basics in oncology nursing practice.

Key Learning Outcome

  • After completing the program, 80% of participants will report an increase in knowledge and confidence necessary to pass the certification exam.

Program Objectives

This program prepares the learner to:

  • Identify resources to successfully prepare for the OCN Exam.
  • Enhance knowledge of oncology diagnoses, interventions and associated patient education.
  • Identify common oncologic emergencies and evidence-based interventions.
  • Describe the psychosocial assessment and nursing interventions to providing quality care for patients and caregivers.

Agenda

Sign-in begins at 7:30 am. Each day includes a one-hour lunch (on your own), as well as a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each. The order of lectures presented and break times may vary according to speaker preference.

Day 1, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

  • Introduction
    Test Outline | Eligibility | Test-Taking Tips
     
  • Care Continuum
    Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | Screening and Early Detection | Navigation and Coordination of Care | Palliative-Care Considerations | Advance-Care Planning | Cancer Epidemiology | Survivorship | End-of-Life Care
     
  • Oncology Nursing Practice
    Scientific Basis | Site-Specific Cancer Considerations | Solid Tumor Diagnosis | Malignant Hematology Diagnosis
  • Scope and Standards of Professional Practice

Day 2, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

  • Treatment Modalities
    Surgical and Procedural Interventions | Radiation Therapy | Systemic Therapy | Targeted Therapy | Oral Drug Therapies | Blood and Marrow Transplantation
     
  • Symptom Management and Supportive Care
    Alterations in System Functioning | Pharmacological Interventions | Nutrition | Complementary and Integrative Modalities
     
  • Oncologic Emergencies
    Metabolic and Structural
  • Psychosocial Dimensions of Care
    Cultural, Spiritual Diversity | Learning Preferences | Family Dynamics | Coping Skills | Patient Support | Psychosocial Distress | Sexuality | Financial Concerns