OCN Study Resources: Your Comprehensive Guide

A curated list of official manuals, key textbooks, and other high-quality external study aids to support your Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) exam preparation.

Essential Resources for OCN Exam Prep

Preparing for the OCN exam requires access to reliable and comprehensive study materials. While Nurse Clarity provides excellent practice questions and a structured study guide, supplementing your preparation with official and highly-regarded external resources is highly recommended.

Official ONCC Resources

The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) is the credentialing body for the OCN exam and provides essential official resources:

  • OCN Test Content Outline:

    This is the most critical document, detailing the content domains and their weighting on the exam. It's your blueprint for study. View on ONCC Website

  • OCN Candidate Handbook:

    Provides comprehensive information about eligibility, application process, exam day procedures, scoring, and renewal. View on ONCC Website

  • ONCC Practice Test:

    While limited, the official practice test can give you a feel for the exam's style and interface. Access on ONCC Website

Recommended Textbooks & Review Courses

These resources are widely recognized for their comprehensive coverage of oncology nursing principles:

  • Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Publications:

    ONS offers a variety of textbooks, clinical practice guidelines, and review courses specifically designed for oncology nurses. Their "Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing" is a foundational text. Explore ONS Resources

  • Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice:

    An essential resource for understanding the administration and management of systemic therapies. Published by ONS. Learn More

  • Other Reputable Oncology Nursing Textbooks:

    Consider textbooks from major nursing publishers that cover medical-surgical nursing with strong oncology sections, or dedicated oncology nursing texts.

Online Resources & Professional Organizations

  • Oncology Nursing Society (ONS):

    Beyond publications, ONS provides educational events, webinars, and a community forum. Visit ONS Website

  • National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN):

    NCCN offers clinical practice guidelines in oncology (NCCN Guidelines®) that are widely used and highly relevant to OCN content. Visit NCCN Website

  • American Cancer Society (ACS):

    A valuable resource for patient education and general cancer information. Visit ACS Website

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