Chemo/Biotherapy course

[proud nurse]

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.

[BD-RN, BSN, RN]

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.

Anyone who has not taken the online version of the course has to take it: that's the new policy. All of us who previously took the 2day course had to take it online. If you have testing anxiety, this will be a better format for you anyway.