The following list of primary references identifies the resources used to develop items on the BMTCN® test. ONCC examinations are based on a broad body of knowledge and not on the content of any single resource.

To prepare for the examination, review the Test Content Outline and develop a study plan based on your individual knowledge strengths and weaknesses. It is good practice to use a current, general resource for overall review, and supplement with resources on specific topics to address your individual needs. If you are interested in resources that address specific topics on the Test Content Outline, please contact the ONCC staff for additional guidance.

Note: Use of these resources does not guarantee a passing score on the examination. Test candidates are not required to purchase or review these resources. ONCC does not endorse specific resources, and does not receive compensation from the sale or use of any resources.  

Primary Test Resources

Alyea, E.P., Ho, V.T., Glotzbecker, B.E., & Nageshwar, P. (2020). Handbook of stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy management. Demos Medical Publishing

Eggert, J., Byar, K.L., & Parks, L.S. (Ed.). (2022). Cancer basics (3rd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society. 

Forman, S.J., Negrin, R.S., Antin, J.H., & Appelbaum, F.R. (Eds.). (2016). Thomas’ hematopoietic cell transplantation (5th ed.). John Wiley and Sons.

 Ferrando, C.A. (2019). Comprehensive care of the transgender patient (1st ed.). Elsevier.

Herring, R.A. (Ed.). (2019). The pediatric chemotherapy and biotherapy curriculum (4th ed.). Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses.      

Hockenberry, M.J., Duffy, E.A., & Gibbs, K.D. (2024). Wong’s nursing care of infants and children (12th Ed.). Elsevier. 

Lee, D.W., & Shah, N.N. (Eds.). (2019). Chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapies for cancer: A practical guide. Elsevier.

Lubejko, B.G., & Wilson, B.J. (2019). Oncology nursing: Scope and standards of practice. Oncology Nursing Society.

Maziarz, R.T., & Slater, S.S. (Eds.). (2021). Blood and marrow transplant handbook: Comprehensive guide for patient care. (3rd ed.). Springer Nature Switzerland. 

Newton, S., Hickey, M., & Brant, J.M. (2023). Mosby's oncology nursing advisor: A comprehensive guide to clinical practice (3rd Ed.). Elsevier.

Olsen, M., LeFebvre, K., Walker, S.L., & Dunphy, E.P.  (Eds.). (2023). Chemotherapy and immunotherapy guidelines and recommendations for practice (2nd Ed.). Oncology Nursing Society.

Schmit-Pokorny, K., & Eisenberg, S. (Eds.). (2020). Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation: A manual for nursing practice (3rd ed.). Oncology Nursing Society.

Vallerand, A.H., & Sanoski, C.A. (2025). Davis’s drug guide for nurses (19th Ed.). F.A. Davis Company. 

Yarbro, C.H., Wujcik, D., & Gobel, B.H. (2018). Cancer nursing: Principles and practice (8th ed.). Jones and Bartlett Learning.