Certification Matters: Central Connecticut Oncology Nursing Society OCN Review Course

Friday, April 24, 2026, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM ET, Hartford HealthCare Cancer Instititute, ZOOM (Contact Activity Coordinator for information)

Specialty certification is an established indicator of quality and safety and a required element for program certifications such as Magnet and QOPI.  Oncology nurses often cite fear of testing and lack of affordable certification review courses contribute as barriers to becoming certified, The Central Connecticut Oncology Nursing Society’s (CCONS) mission supports life- long learning and professional growth and development.

Specialty certification contributes to improved clinical outcomes and patient and family caregiver experience.  There are many oncology nurses that meet criteria for specialty certification that have not pursued this professional development opportunity. 

CCONS is addressing the current gap of an absence of an affordable, live OCN certification review course to its members to increase certification

1. Define test blueprint and articulate core didactic content necessary for OCN certification
2. Review test taking strategies that can improve success in the certification testing
3. Identify resources for preparation for the OCN certification exam
4. List personal and professional benefits of obtaining and maintaining OCN certification

ANCC Contact Hour(s) (7.50 hours), Oncology Education (7.50 hours)

In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Hartford HealthCare and Central Connecticut Oncology Nursing Society.  Hartford HealthCare is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Nurses: This activity is designated for a maximum of 7.50 ANCC contact hours.

 

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received in writing no less than 5 business days before the course will receive a full refund.  No refunds will be made for cancellations received after that date.  All refunds will be made in accordance with the procedures of the HHC Accounts Payable Department, and may take up to 60 days.  Please send cancellation requests to continuinged@hhchealth.org.

Hartford HealthCare reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement
 
Hartford HealthCare is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact [email protected].

Hartford HealthCare Continuing Education adheres to the Joint Accreditation for Interprofessional Continuing Education's criteria, standards, and policies regarding industry support of continuing education, and the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. 

Any individual in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others is required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

HHC CE reviews and mitigates all financial relationships prior to commencement of the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Hartford HealthCare adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.  Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). 

All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

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