Certifications
Certified Pediatric Oncology Nurse (CPON®)
You should be very proud that you are certified! In order to keep your certification, you need to earn points for renewal by completing Continuing Nursing Education, Continuing Medical Education, or Academic Education credits or have work published in Publications or give Presentations. Follow this step-by-step guide to maintain your certification.
1. Earn professional development.
You will need to earn 50 points through professional development activities. The 50 points must be of pediatric oncology content.
2. Record your points in LearningBuilder.
Access LearningBuilder and record all points earned.
3. Keep all documentation.
We strongly urge you to record your points as they are earned. Keep copies of all grade reports, copies of publications, program descriptions and outlines, in case ONCC asks to review them.
Visit the Resource Center for the following information:
- Acceptable Approval Bodies/Providers of Nursing Continuing Education
- Online Continuing Education Resources
- Websites featuring nursing continuing education
- Journals
Eligibility Criteria for Certification Renewal
The following eligibility criteria must be met at the time of application.
- Current CPON® certification, and
- A current, active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the US, its territories or Canada, and
- A minimum of one year (12 months) of experience as an RN within the three years (36 months) prior to application, and
- A minimum of 1,000 hours of pediatric oncology nursing practice within the two-and-one-half years (30 months) prior to application.
Renewing your certification
All ONCC certifications are valid for four years. Renewal candidates must have a current, active, unencumbered
RN license. One renewal method is available:
- Option 1: Practice hours + Professional Development Points
CPON® Renewal Requirements
| Total points: (Renewal Option 1) |
50 points in pediatric oncology |
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