Studying for OCN

I reviewed questions in the Study Guide for the Core Curriculum in Oncology Nursing, which I got through Oncology Nurses Society. I don't know if you're a member, but if you are, you get a pretty nice discount on the exam and on any publications, including the study guide. I just studied the major areas first, then the areas with a lower concentration of questions second. I think on the website it gives you a breakdown by percentage for number of questions. When you go to the area to apply for the test, there's a link where you can take like 20 practice questions to get a feel for your knowledge.

Although it doesn't have as many questions, make sure you brush up on professionalism, clinical trials, etc.

Good luck to you!

Did you just skim through the questions or did you study them enough to basically memorize them? And which version- the green or purple book?

I took the exam four years ago and just rectified, so my text was much older. Get the one that's the most recent, but as I sad, the Study Guide gives you a feel for how the questions are asked in the exam.

I wouldn't say I skimmed, but if there was an area the I knew well, I didn't spend a lot of time on it. If there was an area I was having trouble with, then I pulled out my Core Curriculum for Oncology Nurses and did a more in depth review of the material.

I studied to learn the material. Memorization doesn't help you pull everything together so you can use it in your practice.