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In 2010, the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) will offer the Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse (CPHON) examination. This new certification examination will encompass both pediatric oncology and hematology.
The CPHON examination will include these subject areas
- Psychosocial Dimensions of Care
- Disease Related Biology
- Treatment
- Supportive Care and Symptom Management
- Pediatric Oncologic and Hematologic Emergencies
- Long-Term Follow-up and Survivorship
- Health Maintenance
- End of Life Care
- Professional Performance
2010 CPHON Reference List
To be eligible to take the test, candidates must have:
- Current, active, unrestricted RN license at the time of application and examination, and
- Minimum of one year (12 months) of experience as an RN within the three years (36 months) prior to application, and
- Minimum of 1,000 hours of pediatric oncology or hematology nursing practice within the two and one-half years (30 months) prior to application, and
- Completion of a minimum of 10 contact hours of continuing education in oncology or hematology within the 3 years (36 months) prior to application.
Nurses who are successful in completing the multiple-choice examination will be awarded the CPHON credential. CPHON certification will be valid for four years, after which it may be renewed by one of several certification renewal options.
The current Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON®) examination will be available through 2009. Nurses who hold the CPON® credential will be able to renew their credential through a combination of practice hours and professional development points, known as the Oncology Nursing Certification Points Renewal Option (ONC-PRO), for as long as desired, provided they meet the eligibility criteria.
Nurses who are CPON®-certified and who wish to obtain the new CPHON credential must meet the eligibility criteria for initial CPHON certification and pass the test. Nurses who hold the CPON® credential will not be able to use the CPHON credential without successfully completing the CPHON examination.
Watch for more information about CPHON certification on www.oncc.org and in ONCC Certification News throughout 2009. |
