Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN®) Certification Exam Preparation Course- This one-day virtual intensive oncology review is designed for nurses seeking OCN certification, recertification, or up-to-date general oncology knowledge, and professional growth.

Audience: RNs in clinical practice, nurse educators/faculty, and professional development leaders. 

Date & Time: November 21, 2026, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM CST

Registration is final, no refund.

Format: Hybrid| One Full Day. Zoom link will be provided after registration. 

In-person location: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston NASA/Webster. 1101 Magnolia Ave, Webster, TX 77598

Learners Objectives:

Upon completion of this OCN Review Course, the learner will be able to:

1. Analyze oncologic disease processes and risk factors to formulate evidence-based screening, prevention, and early detection strategies across diverse patient populations.
2. Evaluate cancer treatment modalities, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation, and surgical interventions, to anticipate side effects and safely manage administration protocols.
3. Synthesize clinical assessment data to design comprehensive symptom management plans for common treatment-related side effects, including bone marrow suppression, mucositis, nausea, and peripheral neuropathy.
4. Identify signs, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria of key oncologic emergencies (Superior Vena Cava Syndrome, Spinal Cord Compression, Tumor Lysis Syndrome, Neutropenic Fever) to initiate rapid clinical interventions.
5. Apply ethical principles, palliative care principles, and survivorship guidelines to optimize quality of life and advocate for patient preferences across the continuum of care.

Accreditation Statement:

Lone Star Oncology is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Louisiana State Nurses Association - Approver, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.  To receive 9.0 Nursing Continuing Professional Development Hours for this activity, the participant must: Register for the review course, complete the pretest/pre-course before the course, attend the entire presentation in person or virtually, and complete the post-test and evaluation to earn 9.0 NCPD credits by December 15th, 2026.

Faculty/Speakers:

07:30 AM – 07:45 AM Welcome & Course Overview: Exam structure, certification blueprint, and test-taking strategies Roselyn Ogunkunle 

07:45 AM- 09:45 AM Care Continuum - Denise Harless MHA, BSN, RN, OCN

9:45 AM- 10: 00 AM Break

10:00 AM- 12:00 PM Symptom Management and Palliative Care - Deatra Josiah, MSN, APRN, OCN

12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Lunch Break

1:00 PM-2:30 PM Treatment Modalities - Jeni Massey, RN, BSN, OCN, CMSRN

2:30 PM-3:30 PM Oncologic Emergencies - Aileen Anglin, APRN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP

3:30 PM- 3:45 PM Break

3:45 PM- 4:45 PM Oncology Nursing Practice - Danya Garner, Ph.D. NPD-BC, OCN, CCRN

4:45 PM- 5:15 PM Psychological Dimensions of Care - Roselyn Ogunkunle, Ph.D., MSN, RN, NEA-BC, OCN, FAAN

5:15 PM- 6:00 PM Conclusion & Evaluation Roselyn Ogunkunle, Ph.D., MSN, RN, NEA-BC, OCN, FAAN