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Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities CCI offers many opportunities for current certificants who would like to be involved in the certification community. Volunteers must hold a current or Emeritus CCI credential to be eligible. The volunteer application window will open on April 1, 2024, until May 31, 2024.   Volunteer Position Descriptions Test Development Committees Job Analysis Task …

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CNOR Strong

CNOR Strong logo Get Recognition for Your Facility With CNOR Strong Research shows that nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their clinical practice, having validated their specialized knowledge in perioperative nursing. Thus, a team of CNOR certified nurses who have mastered the standards of perioperative practice furthers a culture of professionalism …

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Certification Coach

Certification matters! Why not share what you’ve known all along – certified nurses positively affect outcomes. The Certification Coaches’ Program creates opportunities for certified nurses to promote certification at their facilities. Coaches serve a one-year term and guide the certification process by sharing experiences and knowledge, and motivating other nurses. Objectives: • Increase awareness of …

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Facility Take 2

Facility Order Forms Facility Take 2 Program The CNOR Take 2 program allows a CNOR-eligible nurse to take the exam twice in a 12-month period if the first attempt is unsuccessful. CCI is proud to offer volume discounts for health systems or facilities seeking to certify multiple nurses. For more information on the Take 2 …

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DEI

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Grant Program The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) embraces and encourages members of our perioperative nursing community to celebrate our differences. As a part of our vision to grow a community of certificants and lifelong learners, CCI is committed to creating an environment to respect the differences that make everyone unique. …

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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Grant Program

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Grant Program The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) embraces and encourages members of our perioperative nursing community to celebrate our differences. As a part of our vision to grow a community of certificants and lifelong learners, CCI is committed to creating an environment to respect the differences that make everyone unique. …

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Certification Statistics

Certification Statistics CCI credentials are the gold standard in perioperative certification. The CNOR and CSSM credentials are accredited by the American Board for Specialty Nursing Certification (ABSNC). CNOR is also accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). In accordance with accreditation standards, CCI publishes certification statistics on an annual basis. Information is published …

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TrueNorth

The TrueNorth Award The TrueNorth Award was developed to recognize facilities that use certification as a “true north,” guiding their perioperative nursing staff to be lifelong learners, models of competent practice, and advocates for excellence and patient safety. Facilities that earn the TrueNorth Award exhibit the highest standards in perioperative certification excellence. The TrueNorth Award …

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DAISY Award

The DAISY Award is an international recognition program which was started in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Pat’s family experienced the difference his nurses made in his care through their clinical excellence and outstanding compassionate care. The DAISY Award was created so that his family could express their gratitude to nurses and so that other …

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