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.

Our Mission
The mission of ONCC is to promote and provide oncology nursing certification for the enhancement of patient care and professional practice.

Our Vision
Oncology care across the continuum will be provided by oncology certified professionals.

Our Values
Values are our organizations’ guiding principles. They represent our core beliefs for the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and its family of affiliated corporations, including the ONS Foundation, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, and Oncology Education Services, Inc. Read the ONCC Core Values.

ONCC Statement on Continued Competency

Currently, there are more than 30,000 oncology certified nurses, including 25,851 OCN^®, 2,059 CPON^®, 1,086 AOCN^®, 679 AOCNP^®, 298 AOCNS^®, 410 CBCN^®, and 149 CPHON^® certified nurses.

ONCC is accredited by the American Board of Nursing Specialties and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.