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Oils are relatively easy to use..first, they should be kneaded in their tubes before using. They can be thinned, which makes spreading on the canvas much easier. Never load the brush. You can add on a lot easier than take off, so use a lighter touch. Depending on factors such as heat and humidity, oils are great to go back to and touch up while still damp-the downside of that is the painting has to be left where it cannot be touched or gather dust quickly.
Don't know if you have used acrylics but using oils isn't too much different if you maintain a workable consistency in their thickness and, unlike acrylics, which practically dry on contact, you can really work oils around, making blending easier.
But the very first thing you should do is don't panic!!! Practice.
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