Oncology Nursing Certification Review

This 5-hour CE course is designed to support oncology nurses preparing for national certification exams, including the Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) credential. It offers a comprehensive review of essential oncology nursing principles, current treatment modalities, and evidence-based care strategies. The course aligns with the core content areas tested on certification exams and reinforces clinical competence in caring for patients with cancer across the disease continuum.

Participants will review cancer biology, pathophysiology, and diagnostic workups, as well as staging, grading, and prognostic indicators. Detailed modules cover various treatment modalities, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. Emphasis is placed on the management of treatment-related side effects, symptom control, patient education, and psychosocial support.

Additional focus is given to nursing roles in palliative and end-of-life care, survivorship planning, and coordination of interdisciplinary services. Key safety protocols, such as chemotherapy handling and infection prevention, are reinforced to ensure best practices in oncology care.

Clinical scenarios, case-based learning, and knowledge checks are incorporated throughout the course to enhance understanding and promote application of concepts in real-world practice settings.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Describe fundamental principles of cancer biology and treatment.
• Recognize the role of diagnostic tests and cancer staging in clinical decision-making.
• Apply evidence-based nursing interventions for symptom and side effect management.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safe handling procedures for hazardous drugs.
• Provide effective patient and caregiver education throughout the cancer care trajectory.
• Support patients and families through survivorship, palliative care, and end-of-life transitions.

Course Completion Requirements:

To complete this CE course and receive full credit, participants must:

• Register for the course.
• Review all course materials.
• Complete the post-test with a passing score of 70% or higher.
• Submit a completed course evaluation.

Note: Some courses may include additional assignments or clinical case reviews

Important Disclosures:

• Conflict of Interest: The course planners, authors, and presenters have no financial or commercial conflicts of interest related to this educational activity.
• Commercial Support: This course has not received sponsorship or financial support from commercial entities.
• Non-Endorsement: Approval of this course as a continuing education activity does not imply endorsement of any products, services, or companies mentioned within the content.
• Off-Label Product Use: Any discussion of off-label medication use is clearly identified and supported by available evidence.