Radiation Oncology Certified Nurse (ROCN™)  Certification Exam Preparation Course. This one‑day review course is designed for oncology nurses preparing for the ROCN™ certification exam. Content reflects the official test blueprint with emphasis on high‑yield concepts and nursing management. 

Date/ Time: November 14, 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

Participants are encouraged to complete the ONCC free practice test questions - https://practicetests.oncc.org/
Who should attend?  Oncology nurses preparing for the ROCN™ certification exam or seeking to improve their knowledge of radiation oncology.  

Learners Objectives:

By the end of this review course, participants will be able to:
1. Differentiate Radiation Modalities Explain the fundamental principles of radiation biology and physics, including the cellular response to radiation, and differentiate between treatment modalities (e.g., external beam radiation, brachytherapy, and systemic radiopharmaceuticals).
2. Identify Site-Specific Side Effects & Management Identify acute and late-term side effects of radiation therapy across diverse anatomical treatment sites, selecting evidence-based nursing interventions for effective symptom management.
3. Apply Radiation Safety & Protection Protocols Recall core radiation safety standards, including the principles of time, distance, and shielding, and outline correct nursing protocols for handling brachytherapy emergencies or radioactive spill exposures.
4. Recognize Radiation-Related Oncologic Emergencies Describe the clinical presentation, pathophysiological mechanisms, and immediate nursing interventions for common oncologic emergencies frequently encountered in radiation oncology (e.g., spinal cord compression, superior vena cava syndrome, and airway obstruction).
5. Analyze the ROCN™ Exam Blueprint & Testing Strategies Analyze the ONCC® ROCN™ test blueprint to identify personal clinical knowledge gaps and apply critical thinking strategies to analyze and successfully answer complex, scenario-based practice exam questions.

Accreditation Statement:
Lone Star Oncology is approved as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by 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 November 30, 2026.

Faculty/Speakers:

07:30 AM – 07:45 AM Welcome & Course Overview
Exam structure, certification blueprint, and test-taking strategies Roselyn Ogunkunle Ph. D. MSN RN NEA-BC OCN FAAN
07:45 AM– 08:45 AM Fundamentals of Radiation Oncology Lauren Perez DNP APRN FNP-C AOCNP TTS

08:45 AM – 09:45 AM Radiation Safety Lauren Perez DNP APRN FNP-C AOCNP TTS

9:45 AM- 10:00 AM Break
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Radiation Treatment Modalities
John Hillson DNP APRN AGPCNP-BC
12:00 PM- 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM- 2:00 PM Treatment-Related Side Effects & Nursing Management Deatra Josiah MSN APRN OCN

2:00 PM- 3:00 PM Continuum of Care & Survivorship Deatra Josiah MSN APRN OCN
3:00 PM- 3:15 PM Break
3:15 PM- 4:15 PM Special Populations Deatra Josiah MSN APRN OCN
4:15 PM- 5:45 PM Professional Practice & Roles
Multi-Modality Therapies  Danya Garner Ph.D. NPD-BC, OCN, CCRN
5:45 PM- 6:00 PM Conclusion & Evaluation Roselyn Ogunkunle Ph. D. MSN RN NEA-BC OCN FAAN