Chemo/Biotherapy course

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Specializes in Medical Oncology, Alzheimer/dementia.

I went to Part 1 of my chemo/biotherapy class. They told us we were one of the last groups to have the in-person classes, soon it'll all be online. I left the class completely overwhelmed at the number of chemo meds, side effects, special considerations...etc. I'm worried about the test we have to take. The facilitator said she's been teaching the classes for years and never had anyone who didn't pass. I'm thinking, great I'll be the first.

I could really use some words of advice, wisdom, encouragement...anything. I feel like I need to put in hours of study time even though it's supposed to be an open book test. And I'm wondering if I really want to be able to give these meds to patients, it seems kind of scary and a huge responsibility.

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Our test was open book...I'm not sure if they changed that for you guys, but it was pretty straightforward.

I just took the online renewal and that wasn't bad either. Of note: I've not worked in oncology for almost a year and I still managed to pass the course, first time.

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Specializes in Pedi.

My test was also open book and it was ridiculously easy. It took me about 15 minutes to take it.

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Specializes in Medical Oncology, Alzheimer/dementia.

Mine will be open book as well. My head is just spinning from all these meds. I want to have a good understanding of this, and I feel like I don't because they are jamming so much info into so little time :(

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Best of luck and don't stress it out, I am sure you will pass it. Keep us updated.

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Specializes in Medical Oncology, Alzheimer/dementia.

Thanks for the encouragement!! I need it.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

Did you take your test yet? How did you do?

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Specializes in Medical Oncology, Alzheimer/dementia.
Did you take your test yet? How did you do?

Despite all the coughing, nose blowing, pages turning, and other minor distractions...I passed my test.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
Despite all the coughing, nose blowing, pages turning, and other minor distractions...I passed my test.

Congrats! Now you can do it online...way less stressful!

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Hi I am studying to take the chem/bio test. Do you know how long you have to take the test?

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Specializes in Oncology.
Hi I am studying to take the chem/bio test. Do you know how long you have to take the test?

You can take as long as you want. Just read the directions on the test. It tells you have to save your work so you can go back to it.

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I'm APHON pediatric certified, and trying to become ONS adult certified. I took a 2-day course and received the hard copy book for the Chemotherapy/Biotherapy guidelines. Now it looks like I need to take the online course pay more $$ then can take the test. I wish there was a way of just taking the test. I've asked ONS about it, waiting for reply. I have test taking anxiety as well.

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