BMTCN Exam Preparation
BMTCN Preparation and Resources
The ONCC provides a list of recommended references that may support candidates in preparing for the BMTCN Certification Exam, featuring key textbooks with valuable insights into blood and bone marrow transplant nursing.
At BoardCerts, we account for these recommended resources and the exam blueprint when developing our question banks to ensure they are accurate, relevant, and aligned with the core competencies of blood and bone marrow transplant nursing.
Key Concepts on BMTCN Exam
Exam Categories: Percentage Distribution
BMTCN Blueprint and Focus Areas
| Area of Focus | Subtopics | Percent of Exam |
|---|---|---|
Foundations of Transplant | Basic concepts of transplantation: Hematopoietic cell lineage and function, Immune system and function, Histocompatibility, Cellular goals of therapy (e.g., graft-versus-tumor effect, hematologic/immune reconstitution). Hematologic indications for transplantation (malignant and non-malignant). Types of transplants: Autologous, Allogeneic (MRDs, MURDs, mismatched unrelated donors, umbilical cord, haploidentical), CAR-T. Sources of stem cells: Peripheral blood, Bone marrow, Umbilical cord. Recipient suitability and evaluation, Recipient education, Caregiver education, Donor selection, care, and education. | 19% |
Transplant Process and Infusion | Cellular therapy product collection and storage: Stem cell transplant product mobilization, collection, harvest, and storage. Conditioning/preparative regimens: Intensity of therapy, Chemotherapy, Radiation therapy, Biotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted therapies. Management of acute complications related to preparative regimens. Cellular infusion: Fresh vs. cryopreserved, Infusion management, Hematologic compatibilities. Cellular therapies (e.g., donor lymphocyte infusion, CAR T). | 17% |
Early Post-Transplant Management and Education | Immunosuppressive therapy, Acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), Infection prevention and management, Sepsis. Hematologic (e.g., engraftment, pancytopenia, transfusion support), Immune reconstitution (e.g., engraftment syndrome, cytokine release syndrome), Nutritional support, Acute system-specific complications (e.g., veno-occlusive disease; gastrointestinal), Graft rejection or failure, Chimerism. Symptom management for alterations in physiologic function (e.g., pain, nausea, vomiting, fatigue). | 21% |
Late Post-Transplant Management and Education | Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD): Medical management, Photopheresis. System-specific late effects (e.g., bronchiolitis obliterans, cataracts, infertility). Infection prevention and management (e.g., immunizations), Disease relapse, Subsequent malignancy, Follow-up care and milestone visits. | 20% |
Quality of Life | Navigation and coordination throughout the continuum, Psychosocial (e.g., coping, family and caregiver support), Health promotion and maintenance, Sexuality, Cultural and spiritual competence, Survivorship, Palliative care, End-of-life care (e.g., hospice, legacy building). | 11% |
Professional Performance | Standards of nursing care. Standards of professional performance: Patient and donor advocacy, Education, Evidence-based practice and research, Quality improvement, Communication, Leadership, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Self-appraisal and professional development, Resource utilization, Environmental health and safety (e.g., personal protective equipment, safe handling). Ethical and legal considerations (e.g., informed consent, advance directives, confidentiality, professional boundaries, documentation). Accreditation (e.g., FACT, The Joint Commission), Self-care. | 12% |
BMTCN Resources
The BoardCerts BMTCN Question Bank is expertly crafted to align with the official exam blueprint, helping each individual concentrate on the most relevant topics for success.
In addition, the exam candidate handbook lists the following resources as additional possible material to support preparation:
- Cancer Basics, Oncology Nursing Society.
- Thomas’ Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation, John Wiley and Sons.
- Pediatric Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Curriculum, Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses.
- Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapies for Cancer: A Practical Guide, Elsevier.
- Oncology Nursing Scope and Standards of Practice, Oncology Nursing Society.
- Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice, Oncology Nursing Society.
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: A Manual for Nursing Practice, Oncology Nursing Society.
- Cancer Nursing: Principles and Practice, Jones and Bartlett.
BoardCerts Question Bank
The BoardCerts BMTCN question bank is meticulously designed to align with the official exam blueprint, ensuring you focus on the most relevant material for success.
