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The OCN is valid for four years, and ONCC lets you renew through a personalized learning plan
rather than retaking the exam each cycle. Here’s what ONCC requires.
How long is the OCN valid?
Four years from the date you certify.
How do you renew?
ONCC uses the ILNA (Individual Learning Needs Assessment): you assess yourself
against the test content areas and then earn points (continuing education and professional
activities) targeted to your needs. Renewal also requires recent RN experience and oncology
practice hours — generally a minimum of one year of RN experience within the prior three
years and 1,000 oncology practice hours within the prior 30 months.
Plan ahead
Because the ILNA is tailored to your gaps, complete the assessment early so you can direct your
continuing education where it counts — and log activities as you go.
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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).