The five levels of certification offered by ONCC are shown below.
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The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) offers several different options for certification in oncology nursing. Certification is a voluntary process and ensures that a nurse has proper qualifications and knowledge of a speciality area and has kept up-to-date in his or her education.
The ONCC offers five options for certification:
- Basic:
- OCN: Oncology Certified Nurse
- CPON: Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse
- Advanced:
- AOCN: Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse
- AOCNP: Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner
- AOCNS: Advanced Oncology Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist
The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) is a non-profit organization that develops, administers, and evaluates programs for certification in oncology nursing. ONCC was incorporated in 1984 and is governed by a Board of Directors, who represent various levels of certification in oncology nursing and the public at large.
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