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October 15 (Final deadline)  \nEffective January 1, 2026  \nFIND IT FAST  \nEligibility Criteria................................... 3  \nRenewal Options.................................... 4  \nRenewal Option 1: Points................... 5-7  \nPoint Categories.......................... 8-11  \nUsing LearningBuilder................ 12-13  \nRenewal Option 2: Testing.................... 14  \nRenewal Option 3: Points + Testing...... 14  \nRenewing Multiple Credentials............ 1 4  \nResources............................................. 15  \n125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 877.769.6622 412.859.6167 (fax) [oncc@oncc.org](oncc@oncc.org)  \n[www.oncc.org](www.oncc.org)  \nONCC certification is valid for four years. You may apply for renewal in the year your certification is due to expire. Please note that you’ll need to apply for renewal (and submit any required documentation, such as your learning plan) by the application deadline date, which is several months before your credential expires. This allows ONCC time to process your renewal before your credential expiration.  \nWhat is a learning plan?  \nYour learning plan is the number of points you need for renewal and the subject areas where you may earn points. Your learning plan is defined by your Test Results Report or Assessment Results Report. If you are renewing AOCN®, AOCNS®, or CPON® certification, you have a learning plan  \nthat requires 50 points (see page 5 for details) .  \nWhat is LearningBuilder?  \nLearningBuilder is the online tool where you record and submit the points you earn for renewal. Your learning plan is on LearningBuilder  \n—it reflects the number of points you need for renewal and the subject areas where you may earn points, as indicated by your Test Results Report or Assessment Results Report.  \nContinuing competency and renewal  \nThe purpose of ONCC’s recertification program is for ONCC Certified nurses to demonstrate continued competency by practicing in their specialty and enhancing their knowledge following initial certification. Recertification seeks to assure the public that certified nurses have maintained a current level of knowledge in the specialty represented by their credential and requires certified nurses to continue those activities essential to the maintenance of knowledge required for their level of practice and  \ncertification in the specialty.  \n■ STEP 1:  \nAre you eligible to renew certification?  \nReview the eligibility criteria required to renew your certification credential.  \nWhat qualifies as nursing practice?  \nNursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indicrect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential. The position must be one that requires a Registered Nurse/Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (RN/APRN). A position that may be filled by another licensed care provider will qualify as nursing practice so long as RN/APRN is included among the licensed care providers who can fill the role.  \nONCC will request a job description when the position title does not clearly indicate a nursing role. This documentation must be an official copy from the employer, on employer letterhead, bearing the company logo or otherwise verified, and must state the name of the position and that the position requires it be filled by an RN/APRN among other licensure types. Proper verification of acceptable nursing practice upholds the integrity of all certifications and credentials awarded by ONCC, including ensuring that all candidates meet established eligibility criteria.  \nOCN® Certification Renewal  \n• Current OCN® certification  \n• A current, active, unencumbered license as a registered nurse in the US, its territories, or Canada  \n• A minimum of one year (12 months) experience asan RN within the 3 years (36 months) prior to application  \n• Aminimum ","cbCaibFhj0tMm2kL","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibFhj0tMm2kL","pdf",3458933,16,"English","# Eligibility Criteria\n## What qualifies as nursing practice?\n## Credential-specific renewal requirements\n# Renewal Options\n## Renewal Option 1: Points\n## Renewal Option 2: Testing\n## Renewal Option 3: Points + Testing\n# Resources","[{\"question\":\"What are the ONCC renewal deadlines and when does the new renewal take effect?\",\"answer\":\"The renewal deadlines are September 15 (save $100) and October 15 (final deadline). 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