Professional Publications
Points are awarded for items published in books, journals, professional newsletters, or electronic media (e.g., Internet, CD-ROM, video). Points are not awarded for reading professional publications.

Only publications of oncology content are acceptable for renewal of OCN^®, AOCN^®, AOCNP^®, and AOCNS^® certification. Only publications of pediatric and pediatric oncology content are acceptable for renewal of CPON^® certification. Only publications of breast care content are acceptable for renewal of CBCN^® certification. The candidate for certification renewal must be the author, co-author, editor, or co-editor. Publications that are a required part of the candidate's job may not be submitted for points.

Points Awarded: Points for joint authorship are determined by dividing the total number of points for the publication by the number of authors. Points are not awarded for materials that are “in press.”

• Book, author or editor (300 pages or more) – 60 points
• Book, author or editor (less than 300 pages) – 40 points
• Book chapter (more than 15 pages) – 25 points
• Book chapter (15 pages or less) – 20 points
• Doctoral dissertation – 10 points
• Master's thesis, unpublished – 10 points
• Original research article, peer-reviewed journal, lead author – 20 points
• Original research article, peer-reviewed journal, co-author – 15 points
• Original journal article, peer-reviewed journal, lead author – 15 points
• Original journal article, peer-reviewed journal, co-author – 10 points
• Guest editor for journal issue – 20 points
• Article, non-peer review journal, any medium – 5 points
• Journal column – 5 points
• Editorial in peer-reviewed journal – 5 points
• Book review – 5 points
• Multimedia Educational aids 5 – 10 points (depending on length and content)
• Research abstract – 5 points
• Article in newsletter or magazine, more than 1000 words – 5 points
• Article in newsletter or magazine, 250-1000 words – 3 points
• Journal reviewer – 1 point per article
• Editorial board member – 1 point per column edited (Editorial Board members may also claim Volunteer Leadership Service points)

How to Record Publication Points on Your Log : Use the log titled Professional Publications. Record the date of publication. Indicate the title of the work or the title of the publication. Indicate the type of work (i.e., book, chapter, journal article). Indicate the number of authors or editors, if more than one. To determine points for joint authorship, divide the total number of points for the publication by the number of authors. Indicate the number of pages of the publication. Indicate the number of points earned for the publication in the specific columns, i.e. Oncology (OCN^®, AOCN^®, AOCNP^®, and AOCNS^®, Pediatric Oncology (CPON^®), General Pediatrics (CPON^®). Record the total at the bottom of the log where indicated. Use the reverse side of the form and duplicate if necessary.

Records You Should Keep: Keep a copy of each publication. If your application is selected for audit, you will be required to submit a copy of short publications (e.g., journal articles); for longer publications you will be required to submit a copy of the title page, the page showing the date of publication, and table of contents where your name is listed as an author. Publications that are “in press” will not count for ONC-PRO points.