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.
Complete professional activities during your accrual period
Submit recertification application and fee
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 webinars. Please 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.
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.
CNOR HANDBOOK
The complete guide on
recertifying your CNOR
credential, including helpful
deadlines.
CCI STAFF SUPPORT
CCI's nursing staff is
available to answer
questions about eligibility
or preparation.
RECERTIFICATION WEBINARS
Learn more about
recertification and eligible
professional activities.
FREE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
Earn points with our
complimentary professional
activities.