Recertify
RECERTIFICATION UPDATE
Effective January 1, 2026, CCI removed the mandatory standalone recertification year from all certification cycles. Your certification period is now a single, continuous window, giving you more flexibility to earn points and submit your recertification application throughout your entire validity period.
Maintain Your Credential. Stay Current. Elevate Perioperative Practice.
Recertification ensures your expertise remains relevant and demonstrates your commitment to safe, high-quality perioperative care.
Why Recertify
Recertification isn’t a requirement, it’s a professional milestone. By renewing, you:
- Reflect your ongoing competence in a rapidly evolving perioperative environment.
- Signal to employers and patients your dedication to best practice standards.
- Stay connected to your credentialed community, professional networks, and CCI resources.
Recertification Requirements
Each CCI credential has its own requirements for renewal and designed to recognize your professional growth.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Beginning January 1, 2026, there are no longer limits on the number of points that can be earned in each category!
Recertification Requirements by Credential
| Credential | Cycle Length | Required Points | Other Requirements | Learn More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNOR | Every 5 years | 300 points | Active RN license, required practice hours. | Review the CNOR Handbook |
| CSSL | Every 3 years | 200 points | Active RN license, verified leadership experience. | View CSSL Handbook |
| CNAMB | Every 3 years | 200 points | Active RN license, recent ambulatory surgery experience. | Explore CNAMB Handbook |
| CNS-CP | Every 5 years | 300 points | Active RN license, CNS practice hours. | View CNS-CP Handbook |
Steps to Recertify
- Review eligibility. Verify your credential, nursing license, and practice requirements.
- Earn professional development points. Complete approved activities during your recertification cycle.
- Submit your application before your credential’s expiration date.
- Receive your renewed credential
- Plan ahead. Track your activities regularly in your CCI account to stay on top of your next cycle.
Recertification Points Combination Tool
Answer a few quick questions to discover which recertification points combinations will help you reach your points goals!
