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?

Due to recertify in 2024? Download the 2024 CNOR Recertification Checklist to get started!

OVERVIEW

CNOR Recertification Steps

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Confirm your recertification eligibility.

Meet the professional activities requirement during your accrual period, and log points earned.

Confirm that all points activities are completed and logged in your CCI account, and pay the recertification 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 Methods

Determine which recertification option is right for you, and complete professional development activities during your five-year accrual period. For more information on your available methods and options, watch on 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.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CONTACT HOURS

Requirement: 125 hours

Academic Credit

Earn academic credit, obtain continuing education contact hours, or gain continuing medical education credits during your accrual period to meet recertification eligibility requirements. Earn 125 contact hours to meet the requirement. Applications for recertification by continuing education contact hours must be submitted on or before December 31 of your recertification year to prevent your credential from lapsing.

Up to 50% of the 125 contact hours requirement may be met by using academic credits. Academic
credits must be completed during your accrual period, and meet the following criteria.

Courses must be required for a baccalaureate or higher degree, and taken for credit. Certificants
do not need to be enrolled in a formal degree program at the time the course is taken.

A grade of C or better must be achieved for each course.

Courses must be sponsored by an accredited educational institution.

 

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1 AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CME = 1 CONTACT HOUR

Continuing Medical Education
1 SEMESTER HOUR = 15 CONTACT HOURS | 1 QUARTER HOUR = 10 CONTACT HOURS

Up to 50% of the 125 contact hours requirement may be met by using AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits. CMEs must be completed during your accrual period.

For complete details on recertification by continuing education contact hours, please see the CNOR Handbook.

RECERTIFICATION

Free Professional Points Activities

As your partner in recertification, CCI offers resources to simplify the process of completing your professional activities. Make sure to visit the CCI Store for free educational activities worth points towards your recertification requirements.

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Academic
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Board or
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Continuing
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Precepting
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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.

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.

Professional Activity Points

$385

Early Bird Discount - 

Jan 1st - June 30th

$425

Standard Pricing
July 1st - December 31st

Continuing Ed. Contact Hours

$385

Early Bird Discount -

Jan 1st - June 30th

$425

Standard Pricing
July 1st - December 31st

Extension
Year

$245

Emeritus
Status

$175

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.