CBCN Certified Breast Care Nurse Exam Study Guide 2026-2027
CBCN Certified Breast Care Nurse Exam Study Guide 2026-2027
Comprehensive Review, Practice Questions, and Detailed Answer Explanations Aligned with ONCC Certification
By Capra Academy · Published June 9, 2026 · 309 pages
About This Book
Comprehensive preparation for the ONCC CBCN certification exam. Covers breast cancer biology, detection and diagnosis, staging, treatment modalities (surgery, radiation, systemic therapy), symptom management, survivorship, and palliative care. Aligned with ONCC test blueprint. Includes practice questions with detailed rationales.
What’s Inside
- Breast Cancer Biology & Genetics
- Detection, Diagnosis & Staging
- Surgery, Radiation & Systemic Therapy
- Symptom Management & Complications
- Survivorship & Palliative Care
- Practice Questions with Rationales
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CBCN certification?
The CBCN (Certified Breast Care Nurse) is an ONCC certification that validates specialized knowledge in breast care nursing — from screening and diagnosis through treatment, survivorship, and palliative care for breast cancer patients.
How many questions are on the CBCN exam?
The CBCN exam has 165 multiple-choice questions (125 scored + 40 pretest) with a 3-hour time limit. The passing score is 55 on a scaled score range of 25-75.
What is ONCC’s DoubleTake option?
DoubleTake is an optional add-on ($100) available at registration. If you don’t pass the exam on your first attempt, DoubleTake provides one free retake within the same testing window.
Related Resources
CBCN Resource Hub
Planning Your CBCN Preparation
Who this exam information is for
This page is for candidates considering or actively preparing for the CBCN Certified Breast Care Nurse. Use the linked exam resources to understand the credential, organize preparation, and identify the official requirements that must be confirmed before applying.
What to verify before scheduling
- Current eligibility and application documentation
- Current examination blueprint and domain weights
- Fees, testing windows, identification, and accommodation rules
- Question format, time limit, scoring, and score-report process
- Retake, renewal, and continuing-education policies
A practical study strategy
Begin with the current official content outline. Rank every domain by both blueprint weight and personal confidence, then spend the most time where high weight and low confidence overlap. Use practice questions diagnostically: record the tested domain, why the correct answer is best, why each distractor is weaker, and what source resolves any uncertainty.
Strengths and limitations of this study guide
The Capra Academy guide is designed to combine structured review with practice and answer explanations, making it useful for identifying weak areas and rehearsing exam-style decisions. It is a study aid—not the certifying organization’s candidate handbook, not a guarantee of a passing result, and not a substitute for current official eligibility or policy information. Requirements can change, so follow the official sources linked throughout this resource cluster.