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The OCN is for experienced oncology nurses. Eligibility comes down to your license, your RN
experience, and your oncology practice hours, per ONCC.
What you need
- License: a current, unencumbered RN license.
- RN experience: a minimum of 2 years (24 months) as an RN within the last 4 years.
- Oncology practice: a minimum of 2,000 hours of adult oncology nursing practice
within the last 4 years. - Continuing education: oncology nursing continuing education or an academic
oncology elective, as specified by ONCC.
Is there a degree requirement?
No specific degree beyond RN licensure is required — eligibility is based on your license,
experience, and documented oncology hours.
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Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).