OCN®/TCTCN® Exam Review
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Course Description
This program provides a comprehensive review of oncology nursing practice in preparation for the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) and Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Certified Nurse (TCTCN) exams administered by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC). This review will provide content and practice questions reflective of the current OCN and TCTCN exam content outline. It is intended for the nurse with a minimum of two years of experience in oncology nursing practice and two years of nursing practice. This is not an introductory course to teach the basics in oncology and TCT 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 the OCN and TCTCN certification exams.
- Enhance knowledge of oncology diagnoses, treatment, toxicities and associated patient education.
- Identify common oncologic emergencies and evidence-based interventions in oncology and TCT.
- Describe psychosocial assessment and nursing interventions to provide quality care for patients and caregivers.
- Discuss and practice test-taking skills and strategies to confidently challeng the TCTCN Exam.
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
OCN® Only
- 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 Diagnoses, Malignant Hematology Diagnoses - Scope and Standards of Professional Practice
Day 2, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
OCN® Only
- Treatment Modalities
Surgical and Procedural Interventions | Radiation Therapy | Systemic Therapy | Targeted Therapies | Oral Drug Therapies | Blood and Marrow Transplantation - Symptom Management and Supportive Care
Alterations in System Functioning | Pharmacological Interventions | Nutrition | Complementary, Integrative Modalities - Oncologic Emergencies
Metabolic | Structural - Psychosocial Dimensions of Care
Cultural, Spiritual, Religious Diversity | Learning Preferences, Barriers to Learning | Social and Family Dynamics | Coping Mechanisms and Skills | Patient, Caregiver Support | Psychosocial Distress | Sexuality | Financial Concerns
Day 3, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
BMTCN® Only
- Introduction
Test Outline | Eligibility | Test-Taking Tips - Foundation of HSCT and Cellular Therapy
Basic Concepts | Goals of Therapy | Indications | Types | Acute Complications | Product Administration - HSCT and Cellular Therapy Process and Administration
Collection and Storage | Product Mobilization, Collection, Harvest and Storage | Conditioning/Preparative Regimens | Management of Acute Complications | Product Administration Post-HSCT Management and Education
Early and Late
Quality of Life
Navigation, Coordination of Care | Psychosocial Dimensions | Survivorship | Palliative Care | End-of-Life Care
- Professional Performance
HSCT and Cellular Therapy Standards | Ethical and Legal Considerations | Accreditation Agencies | Self-Care
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