As of February 11, 2026, Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) is now Certified Surgical Services Leader (CSSL)!
On March 25th, 2026, we launched our new research journal, Excellence and Credentialing in Health Care!
News & Updates
Recent Updates

Journal
CCI is proud to announce our new research publication, Excellence and Credentialing in Health Care, focused on advancing evidence related to certification value, competency, and credentialing outcomes across healthcare. Check out our first issue!

Article
Dedicated research funding is critical to advancing perioperative nursing and improving patient outcomes. Learn how increased support helps drive evidence-based practice, and about what the CCI Research Consortium is doing to encourage researchers. Read now!

Blog
At the start of 2026, we released another exciting batch of CNOR Specialty Designations to recognize the diverse expertise of our certified perioperative nurse community. Explore the 10 new designations!













