CPHON - Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse

The Certified Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Nurse (CPHON) credential shows employers, patients, and peers that a nurse is a validated expert in pediatric hematology/oncology nursing. CPHON certification is a national certification awarded by the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) upon completing eligibility requirements and an exam. The Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), Certified Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurse (CPHON), is an advanced certification exclusively for registered nurses (RNs). Candidates must meet the prerequisite, education, and experience requirements. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Cost

The exam fees are $300 for ONS/APHON members and $420 for nonmembers.

Double Take option: additional $100, must be paid when registering for initial exam. Allows a candidate to retest once if they don't pass, without paying the full test fee again.

Test Format

The certification test is a timed, three-hour, 165 multiple-choice test. The Test Content Outline is based on a role delineation study of basic pediatric hematology-oncology nursing practice conducted in 2017.

PSI Services, Inc, administers the examination for CPOHN. Credential exams may be taken in person at a testing site.

To take the CPHON exam, a nurse must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• hold a current, active, unrestricted registered nursing license

• a minimum of 24 months of recent experience in pediatric hematology/oncology

• complete a minimum of 2,000 hrs clinical practice hours

• complete a minimum of 10 contact hours of nursing education in oncology in the previous three years

Candidates who submit all requirements with their application and are found eligible to test will receive an Authorization to Test (ATT) within two weeks of applying. This ATT will open an almost-immediate 90-day testing window. The CPOHN candidate must take the test within that 90-day window.

CPHON certification is valid for four years. To recertify, nurses must complete a renewal application online and pay the required fee. There are three options for renewal:

Renewal Points

Renewals completed by September 15, 2023, will cost $360 for non-members and $240 for ONS/APHON members. Renewals completed after will cost $460 for non-members and $340 for ONS/APHON members. October 15, 2023 is the final deadline for renewals.

Exam

Renewals completed by September 15, 2023, will cost $420 for non-members and $300 for ONS/APHON members.

Exam and Renewal Points

Renewals completed by September 15, 2023, will cost $520 for non-members and $400 for ONS/APHON members. Renewals completed after will cost $620 for non-members and $500 for ONS/APHON members. October 15, 2023 is the final deadline for renewals.

CPHON-certified nurses must meet the following requirements to recertify.

• Current CPHON certification

• A current, active, unencumbered RN license

• Recent 12 months of RN experience

• At least 1,000 hours of recent pediatric hematology-oncology practice

The ONCC offers resources for exam candidates, including:

• Content Outline

• Test References

• Practice Test - Free version of test contains 50 questions or 100 questions for $75

• Study Tips

• Sample Test Questions

The ONCC also offers the following:

• Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN)

• Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN)

• Blood and Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN)

• Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP)