The following list of primary references identifies the resources used to develop items on the TCTCN™ 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.  

Primary Test Resources

Alyea, E.P., Ho, V.T., Glotzbecker, B.E., & Nageshwar, P. (2020). Handbook of stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy management. Demos Medical Publishing

Backler, C. and Kirmse, J.M. (Eds.). (2023). Access device guidelines: Recommendations for nursing practice and education (4th Ed.). Oncology Nursing Society. 

Bashir, Q., Shpall, E.J., & Champlin, R.E. (2024). Manual of hematopoietic cellular transplantation and cellular therapies. Elsevier.

Blaney, S., Helman, L. and Adamson, P. (2021). Pizzo and Poplack’s pediatric oncology (8th Ed.). Wolters Kluwer. 

Brandt, J. (Ed.). (2023). Core curriculum for oncology nurses (7th Ed.). Elsevier. 

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

Christensen, D. and Cantril, C. (Eds.). (2020). Oncology nurse navigation: Delivering patient centered care (2nd Ed.). Oncology Nursing Society.

Eggert, J., Byar, K.L., & Parks, L.S. (Ed.). (2022). Cancer basics (3rd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society. 

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

Forman, S.J., Negrin, R.S., Antin, J.H., & Appelbaum, F.R. (Eds.). (2016). Thomas’ hematopoietic cell transplantation (5th ed.). John Wiley and Sons.

Ghobadi, A. and DiPersio, J.F. (eds.). (2022). Gene and cellular immunotherapy for cancer. Springer.

Haylock, P.J. and Curtiss, C.P. (Eds.).(2019). Cancer survivorship. Interprofessional, patient-centered approaches to the seasons of survival. Jones and Bartlett. 

Herring, R.A. (Ed.). (2019). The pediatric chemotherapy and biotherapy curriculum (4th ed.). Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses.      

Hockenberry, M.J., Duffy, E.A., & Gibbs, K.D. (2024). Wong’s nursing care of infants and children (12th Ed.). Elsevier. 

Katz, A. (2019). Breaking the silence on cancer and sexuality: A handbook for healthcare (2nd Ed.). Oncology Nursing Society. 

Kaplan, M. (2018). Understanding and managing oncologic emergencies (3rd Ed.). Oncology Nursing Society. 

Lee, D.W., & Shah, N.N. (Eds.). (2019). Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies for cancer: A practical guide. Elsevier.

Maziarz, R.T., & Slater, S.S. (Eds.). (2021). Blood and marrow transplant handbook: Comprehensive guide for patient care. (3rd ed.). Springer Nature Switzerland. 

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

Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Brant, J.M. (2023). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A comprehensive guide to clinical practice (3rd Ed.). Elsevier.

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

Schmit-Pokorny, K., & Eisenberg, S. (Eds.). (2020). Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A manual for nursing practice (3rd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society.

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

Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice (8th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning.