The following list of primary references identifies the resources used to develop items on the ROCN™ test. ONCC examinations are based on a broad body of knowledge and not on the content of any single resource.

To prepare for the examination, review the Test Content Outline and develop a study plan based on your individual knowledge strengths and weaknesses. It is good practice to use a current, general resource for overall review, and supplement with resources on specific topics to address your individual needs. If you are interested in resources that address specific topics on the Test Content Outline, please contact the ONCC staff for additional guidance

Note: Use of these resources does not guarantee a passing score on the examination. Test candidates are not required to purchase or review these resources. ONCC does not endorse specific resources and does not receive compensation from the sale or use of any resources. 

Brant, J. (Ed.). (2023). Core curriculum for oncology nursing (7th ed.). Elsevier. 

Bush, N.J., & Gorman, L.M. (Eds.). (2018). Psychosocial nursing care along the cancer continuum (3rd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society.  

Devita, V., Lawrence, S., & Rosenberg, S. Devita, Hellman & Rosenberg’s Cancer Principles and Practice of Oncology (12th ed.). Wolters Kluwer. 

Ferrell, B.R., & Paice, J.A. (Eds.). (2019). Oxford textbook of palliative nursing (5th ed.). Oxford University Press. 

Kaplan, M. (Ed.). (2018). Understanding and managing oncologic emergencies: A resource for nurses (3rd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society. 

McQuestion, M., Drapek, L., & Witt, M. (Eds.). (2021). Manual for radiation oncology nursing practice and education (5th ed.). Oncology Nursing Society.

Olsen, M., LeFebvre, K.B., Walker, S.L., & Prechtel Dunphy, E. (Eds.). 2023). Chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (2nd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society. 

Tepper, J., Foote, R., & Michalski, J., Gunderson & Tepper’s Clinical Radiation Oncology (5th ed.). Elsevier. 

Vallerand, A.H., & Sanoski, C.A. (2025). Davis’s drug guide for nurses (19th ed.). F.A. Davis.  

Washington, C., Leaver, D., Trad, M. (Eds.). (2025). Washington and Leaver’s Principles and practice of radiation therapy (6th ed.). Elsevier.