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Oncology Nursing Society
Oncology Nursing
Certification Corporation
The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation
(ONCC) introduced a new assessment-based
method for nurses renewing their oncology
certification in 2016 and beyond. In 2013,
ONCC launched the Individual Learning Needs
Assessment (ILNA) method of renewal. More
than 2,700 nurses who recertified in 2012 and
2013 took assessments to determine the content
areas in which they need to earn professional
development points for their next renewal.
The new method ensures that oncology certified nurses
are maintaining the breadth of knowledge across all content areas as indicated by their credential. Points are only
required in the areas where a knowledge gap is identified
according to the assessment results, reducing the total
number of points required for most nurses to recertify.
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR BLOOD
AND MARROW TRANSPLANTATION
CERTIFICATION
Blood and Marrow Transplantation Certified Nurse
(BMTCN™) registration opened in the fall of 2013.
Expectations were exceeded, with more than 350
applications received for the inaugural testing window.
The examination covers allogeneic and autologous BMT
for pediatric and adult populations. Testing began in
February 2014.
1,700
ONCC also introduced LearningBuilder, an online certification management tool. LearningBuilder allows nurses
to access their personalized learning plan, consisting
More than 1,700 nurses
accessed their learning
plans and began using
LearningBuilder in 2013.
of the content areas and number of points required for
their certification renewal. Certified nurses can use this
tool to track their professional development and submit
the points for renewal. More than 1,700 nurses accessed
their learning plans and began using LearningBuilder in
2013. Looking forward, ONCC will introduce additional
functionality of LearningBuilder. The tool has the ability
to link to specific continuing education opportunities in
a nurse’s required content areas and alert them when a
new program becomes available.