OVERVIEW
CFPN Exam Overview
2hr.30min.
To complete the exam
120
Multiple choice questions
Computer-based EXAM
Results are pass or no pass
Subject Areas
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
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CFPN Certification Application Process
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Determine when you would like to take the knowledge-based test. Your testing window will begin the calendar month after your application is approved. Your exam will be taken via remote proctor from the location of your choice.
Apply for the CFPN credential. You may submit your application online at any time by creating a CCI account or logging into your existing account.
Schedule your knowledge-based test by clicking on the "PSI Exam Scheduling" button in your CCI account after your application is submitted. For additional testing center information, please refer to the CFPN Handbook.
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Certification Fees
CFPN Credential Fee
The CFPN application fee is $195. CFPN certification puts nurses on a fast track to CNOR and CNAMB with lessened eligibility requirements; however, earning the CFPN is not a requirement to apply for CNOR or CNAMB certifications. CFPN credential holders will also receive a discount on CNOR and CNAMB exam application fees.
CCI offers volume discounts for health systems seeking to certify multiple nurses. Download the CFPN Facility Order Forms to enroll.
Price Of
Exam
$195
Materials Questions are pulled from:
Guidelines for Perioperative Practice
AORN. (current edition). Guidelines for perioperative practice. AORN.
TEXT BOOK
Berry and Kohn’s Operating Room Technique
Phillips, N., & Hornacky, A. (Eds.). (2021). Berry and Kohn’s operating room technique (14th ed.). Elsevier.
TEXT BOOK
Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery
Rothrock, J. C. (Ed.). (2023). Alexander’s care of the patient in surgery (17th ed.). Elsevier.
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Drain’s Perianesthesia Nursing: A Critical Care Approach
Odom-Forren, J. (Ed.). (2024). Drain’s perianesthesia nursing: A critical care approach (8th ed.) Elsevier.
TEXT BOOK
These texts are the primary references for the CFPN exam. Download our CFPN Study Plan for reference material by subject area.
CCI periodically conducts test development activities to capture the current knowledge and skill set required of perioperative nurses upon completion of their orientation. A complete list of test development committees is presented in CFPN® task and knowledge statements.
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CFPN Handbook
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