The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) offers several different options for board certification in oncology nursing. Certification is a voluntary process and ensures that a nurse has proper qualifications and knowledge of a specialty area and has kept up-to-date in his or her education. By keeping up-to-date you can improve your level of knowledge and will later help you through out the job.
The ONCC offers six options for certification:
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Basic:
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OCN: Oncology Certified Nurse
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CPON: Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse
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CBCN: Certified Breast Care Nurse
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Advanced:
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AOCN: Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse
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AOCNP: Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
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AOCNS: Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
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