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Recognize A Nurse

ONCC offers the most-widely recognized awards for certified nurses who contribute to the specialty and organizations that promote and support oncology nursing certification. 

 

OCN® of the Year

Award recognizes outstanding achievements of an OCN® who has made significant contributions to oncology nursing and oncology nursing service, and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. Nominations will be accepted September 1 – November 15. Deadline: November 15

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CBCN® of the Year

Award recognizes outstanding achievements of a CBCN® who has made significant contributions to breast care nursing and breast care nursing service, and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. Nominations will be accepted September 1 – November 15. Deadline: November 15

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Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse of the Year

Award recognizes outstanding achievements of an AOCN®, AOCNP®, or AOCNS® who has made significant contributions to oncology nursing and oncology nursing service, and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. Nominations will be accepted September 1 – November 15. Deadline: November 15

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BMTCN® of the Year

Award recognizes outstanding achievements of a BMTCN® who has made significant contributions to BMT nursing and BMT nursing service, and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification. Nominations will be accepted September 1 – November 15. Deadline: November 15

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Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse of the Year

Award recognizes outstanding achievements of a CPHON® or CPON® who has made significant contributions to oncology nursing and oncology nursing service, and who has supported and promoted oncology nursing certification.  Deadline: May 1

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Employer Recognition Award

Award recognizes organizations that provide sustained support and recognition of oncology nursing certification. Two awards are available, one for organizations that employ less than 25 RNs and one for organizations that employ more than 25 RNs. Nominations will be accepted September 1 – November 15. Deadline: November 15

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Roberta Scofield Memorial Certification Award

Annual award that recognizes nurses who are committed to oncology nursing. Up to 150 recipients will be selected to receive one free registration for a certification test or renewal the following year.  The nomination period for the 2025 Awards will be open July 1 - September 15, 2024.  Deadline: September 15

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Pearl Moore Certification Champion

The recipient is an individual, group, or institution that has consistently advocated for, promoted, and supported oncology nursing certification. The recipient of this award is selected by the ONCC Board of Directors. Formal nominations are not accepted.

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