CNOR Recertification

The rapid rate of change in the modern perioperative setting requires a conscious effort to maintain competency. When you recertify your CNOR credential, you demonstrate a continued dedication to perioperative excellence, an ongoing commitment to specialized knowledge, and a personal commitment to patient safety.

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IS YOUR RECERT YEAR 2024?

Certificants with recert year of 2024 have different recertification requirements due to the change in process. Download your checklist to learn more! Contact us with any questions.

RECERTIFICATION PROCESS

CNOR Recertification Steps

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Confirm your recertification eligibility.

Complete professional activities during your accrual period

Submit recertification application and fee

Begin next 5-year certification cycle.

  • Confirm your recertification eligibility.

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    Complete professional activities during your accrual period

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    Submit recertification application and fee

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    Begin next 5-year certification cycle

ELIGIBILITY

Recertification Eligibility Requirements

The following recertification eligibility requirements must be met at the time of application.

  • Hold an active CNOR credential and current, unrestricted RN license.
  • Currently working full- or part-time in perioperative nursing clinical practice, nursing education, administration, or research.
  • Have worked a minimum of 500 hours in perioperative nursing within the accrual period. Of those 500 hours, 250 hours must be in the area of education, administration, research, or clinical practice that impacts intraoperative patient care.
RECERTIFICATION

Accrual Period

Your accrual period is the time period in which you must complete recertification activities. It begins on January 1 of the year you became certified or recertified, and continues through December 31 of the fifth calendar year. Enter your initial certification year or last recertification year in the table below to calculate your accrual period.

Calculate Your Accrual Period

MY ACCRUAL PERIOD RECERT YEAR
Jan 1 of Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Dec 31 Of Year 5 Recertify Jan 1 - Dec 31

Dates populated are dependent on the accuracy of the certification or recertification year you entered. Accrual periods will not reflect Extension Year (if applicable). For personalized information, log in to your CCI account.

RECERTIFICATION

Recertification by Professional Activity Points

Complete professional development activities during your five-year accrual period and submit your online application during your recertification year. For more information on the recertification process and your options, watch one of our recertification webinarsPlease note: effective January 1, 2021, recertification by exam is no longer an option to validate continued competency.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY POINTS

Requirement: 300 points

Engage in eligible professional activities during your accrual period to earn points toward your recertification. Earn 300 points in any of these categories to meet the requirement. Applications for recertification by professional activity points must be submitted on or before December 31 of your recertification year to prevent your credential from lapsing.

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Academic
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Academic
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Board or
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Presentations

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Publishing

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Training
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Volunteer,
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For complete details on professional activities and points, view the CNOR Handbook.

Free Professional Points Activities

As your partner in recertification, CCI offers resources to simplify the process of completing your professional activities. The entire 300 points requirement can be met by completing free points activities available in the CCI Store.

CNOR
Recertification Guide

The CNOR Recertification Guide is designed to assist you in the recertification process and maintenance of your credential. Download the CNOR Recertification Guide, which includes professional activity logs to track your progress.

RECERTIFICATION

Recertification Alternatives

Consider these options if you need more time to complete your professional activities, or are leaving the OR. Online applications must be submitted by December 31 to prevent the credential from lapsing. For complete details on recertification alternatives, please see the CNOR Handbook.

CNOR Extension Year

Active CNORs unable to complete professional activities during the accrual period may apply for a one-year extension that will allow an additional year to complete activities. Apply for CNOR Extension Year by logging into your CCI account and completing the online application.

CNOR Emeritus Status

Retiring or ineligible perioperative nurses may preserve their CNOR credential by submitting a one-time fee for Emeritus Status. Emeritus Status entitles the nurse to use the designation CNOR(E). Apply for CNOR Emeritus Status by logging into your CCI account and completing the online application.

RECERTIFICATION

Recertification Application and Fees

Recertification candidates may submit the online application beginning January 1 of the year they are due to recertify. An important reminder, credential-holders already have a CCI account. If you need assistance accessing your account, please contact us.

A $40 Early Bird Discount is available at checkout for CNOR recertification from January 1 - June 30 of your recert year.

$385

Early Bird Discount
Jan 1st - June 30th

$425

Standard Pricing
July 1st - December 31st

$245

Extension Year

$175

Emeritus Status

GET PREPARED

Recertification Resources

Learn more about recertifying your CNOR and meeting recertification eligibility requirements with our complimentary resources.

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CNOR HANDBOOK

The complete guide on
recertifying your CNOR
credential, including helpful
deadlines.

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CCI STAFF SUPPORT

CCI's nursing staff is
available to answer
questions about eligibility
or preparation.

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RECERTIFICATION WEBINARS

Learn more about
recertification and eligible
professional activities.

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FREE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Earn points with our
complimentary professional
activities.