ONS is completing a redesign of our OCN Certification Review Course Bundle. The first three of these new courses offer updated content and interactive learning experiences about treatment modalities, symptom management and oncologic emergencies.
ONS is seeking 20 nurses for each course (60 nurses in total) with at least 2 years of experience to pilot test one of the three courses. A pilot test is completed to calculate the amount of NCPD contact hours that will be offered for the course. This volunteer opportunity is ideal for nurses preparing to sit for their OCN certification exam who are not already OCN certified.
Pilot testers will have the chance to engage with the latest educational materials, interactive modules, and assessments specific to these critical areas of oncology nursing. Volunteers will be asked to complete the course content and knowledge checkpoints, then provide specific details on how long it took to complete the course and any feedback. We anticipate each course will take approximately 6-12 hours to complete, and participants will be given 2 weeks to complete the pilot test.
Those who successfully complete the course, the evaluation, and submit the pilot test feedback form will receive free NCPD contact hours based on the average course completion time. NCPD contact hour certificates will be provided following the official launch of the course (estimated Fall 2025).
Join us in shaping the future of oncology nursing education and ensuring the highest standards of care for patients.
Eligibility
>2 years of oncology nursing practice experience
Not currently OCN certified but intending to pursue certification
Ineligibility
Current OCN Certification
Current volunteers who served as Content Experts for these courses are ineligible for this opportunity
You will see the following question at the bottom of the application:
Each volunteer will be assigned to one course for Pilot Testing. You will be required to rank courses in order of your preference for assignment. We will attempt to match you with your preference, but it cannot be guaranteed.
- Treatment Modalities
- Symptom Management
- Oncologic Emergencies
To see what topics are covered within each course, please review the 2025 OCN Test Content Outline: 2025_OCN_Test_Content_Outline.pdf