The following list of primary references identifies the resources used to develop items on the CPHON® 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 References

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

Ferrell, B.R. & Paice, J.A. (Eds.). (2019). Oxford textbook of palliative care nursing (8th Ed.). Oxford University Press.

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

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. 

Kline, N.E. (Ed.). (2014). Essentials of pediatric hematology/oncology nursing: A core curriculum (4th ed.).  Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses. 

Kyle, T. & Carman, S. (2025). Essentials of pediatric nursing (5th Ed.). Wolters Kluwer. 

Mahon, S. (2021). Understanding genetic and hereditary cancer risk: A handbook for oncology nurses. Oncology Nursing Society. 

Orkin, S.A., Nathan, D.G., et.al (2015). Nathan and Oski’s hematology and oncology of infancy and childhood – 2 volume set (8th Ed). Elsevier.

Pizzo, P.A., & Poplack, D.G. (Eds.). (2021). Principles and practice of pediatric oncology (8th ed.). Wolters Kluwer Health. 

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

Taketomo, C.K. (2024). Pediatric and neonatal dosage handbook (31st  ed.). Lexi-Comp.