No. A minimum of 5 candidates is required, but there is no limit on the number of nurses who may test from an institution. ONCC encourages robust participation!

If your institution does not provide the minimum number of candidates, ONCC will bill for the difference of the number of candidates provided by the organization. For example: if an organization only provides 3 candidates during an agreement period, the organization will be billed for two tests at the end of an agreement period.

Any combination of test candidates can be used to meet the candidate minimum. An organization may submit a mix of test applicants. For example: an organization may have 2 OCN® applicants, 2 BMTCN® applicants, and 1 AOCNP® applicants, etc.

No, ONCC can only invoice the employer.  

Not at this time.

No. ONCC FreeTake applies only to ONCC certification examinations. The Chemotherapy/Immunotherapy Certificate Program is not a certification program. It is an educational program that awards a certificate of added qualification for successful completion of the program requirements.

This is not limited to first-time applicants – it is for test candidates. That includes nurses who have allowed certification to lapse in the past.

Test candidates are permitted to test one time per 90-day eligibility period. Each testing attempt requires a new application. Candidates may use the same continuing education as for the initial test attempt, as long as it was obtained within 3 years (36 months) of the retake application.

Obtain a new FreeTake code from your employer prior to applying for the retake. The FreeTake code must be entered in the payment section. 

Candidates can apply for the retest after their initial 90-day eligibility period has expired by going to https://www.oncc.org and select “Login”.  After logging in, select “My Account,” then select “Apply for Certification” from the dashboard.

ONCC FreeTake was created as an employer program to increase organization support for nursing certification, and to remove some of the common barriers to certification. Many oncology nurses have cited a lack of employer support as a reason for not pursuing certification.  ONCC offers a DoubleTake program for individuals. You can find more information about DoubleTake here.