Application Information Needed for CNOR Recertification

You are now ready to recertify 

To Recertify by Contact Hour or Exam, you will need the following information to complete the online application.  If you have all of this information, the process will take you approximately 15 to 20 minutes.  Download a PDF with step-by-step instructions.

• Personal contact information - address, email and phone number for both home and work
• Last four digits of your social security number
• Birth year
• Highest degree earned
• AORN information – username (email address), password and membership number
• Employer contact information – facility name, phone number
• RN information - RN license issue date, state licensed to practice
• Perioperative work history – last two years, date began working in the OR, current position, and current practice area  
• Supervisor contact information (name, address, email, phone number)
• CE information if recertifying by contact hours (activity name, date of activity, accredited provider, approved topic, number of CEs)
• Copies of certificates in case you are audited (10% of applicants)
• Payment information (check or credit card)

To Recertify by Portfolio, you must submit a paper application. 

Don’t  Have an Email Address?

Many websites provide free email accounts- signing up is easy on websites such as: Google,  Yahoo, or AOL .
Once you’ve created an account, you can use that email  address for exam registration and login to the CCI website.