The Essentials of CNOR CertificationEverything You Need to Know

To Get Certified

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HOUSEKEEPING DETAILS

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PRESENTERS

Jim Stobinski, PhD, RN, CNOR Director, Credentialing and Education

Julie Mower, MSN, RN, CNS, CNS-CP,CNORand

Dawn Whiteside, MSN, RN, CNOR, RNFANurse Managers, Credentialing and Education

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PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES1. Describe the value of certification.2. Review eligibility requirements for CNOR certification.3. Identify components of the CNOR exam. 4. Discuss available exam prep aids. 5. Discuss the CNOR application

process.

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CNOR CERTIFICATIONCNOR Certification is defined as:The documented validation of the professional achievement of identified standards of practice by an individual registerednurse providing care for patients before, during and after surgery.

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NURSING CERTIFICATION BIBLIOGRAPHY 2015

The American Board of Nursing Specialtiesmaintains a comprehensive listing of all certification research studies.

Found at: http://www.nursingcertification.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/ABNS-Certification-Bibliography-2015.pdf

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BENEFITS FOR YOU – THE NURSE• Professional recognition and credibility. • Professional achievement – validates the nurse’s

specialized knowledge.• Personal accomplishment –

sense of pride, fulfillment andempowerment.

• Useful for career advancement and professional opportunities.

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BENEFITS TO YOUR PATIENT

• Contributes to better patient care• Becoming a consumer expectation

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BENEFITS FOR YOUR EMPLOYER• Quality indicator that attracts patients, physicians and other

healthcare professionals.• Provides a rigorous benchmark to ensure that the nursing

staff is qualified, knowledgeable, experienced. • Aligns well with programs used by other healthcare professions

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BENEFITS FOR MAGNET INSTITUTIONS

• The CNOR credential is a recognized by ANCC as a national certification for the Demographic Data Collection Tool (DDCT).

• Supports the Magnet process with a certification specific to perioperative nursing, a large part of the nursing workforce in a facility.

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CNOR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Licensed as a RN in the country where currently practicing

perioperative nursing Completed a minimum of two years and 2,400 hours of

perioperative nursing practice in an administrative, teaching, research, or general staff capacity

At least 50%, or 1,200 hours, must be in the intraoperative setting

Must be currently working in a perioperative nursing role either full or part-time

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CNOR EXAM

• 200 multiple choice questions• 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete the test • Updated annually to reflect current perioperative guidelines• Administered by an independent

testing company, Prometric• May be taken Monday through

Saturday, excluding holidays, at test centers nationwide

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CNOR EXAM CONTENT

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The Candidate Handbook is found at http://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/prepare/handbook-plan

(information is subject to change)

Subject Area % of Questions

1. Preoperative Patient Assessment and Diagnosis

12%

2. Develop Individualized Plan of Care 10%

3. Intraoperative Activities 27%

4. Communications 10%

5. Transfer of Care 6%

6. Cleaning, Disinfecting, Packaging and Sterilization 9%

7. Emergency Situations 11%

8. Management of Personnel Services and Materials 6%

9. Professional Accountability 9%

Total 100%

COMPLIMENTARY RESOURCES

These may all be found on the CCI website:•Handbook•Study plan•CNOR exam content outline•CNOR readiness survey•Sample test questions•Webinar recordings

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EXAM PREPARATION REFERENCE BOOKS

• Current edition of AORN Guidelines for Perioperative Practice• Perioperative nursing reference books

• Phillips, N. (2017). Berry and Kohn’s Operating Room Technique (13th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

• Rothrock, J.C. (2015). Alexander’s Care of the Patient in Surgery (15th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

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CCI STUDY AIDS

Go to our bookstore at https://store.cc-institute.org for a list of all CCI study prep items. NOTE: Purchase of any CCI products is not required to take the CNOR Exam and will not guarantee an increase in your chances for passing the CNOR Exam.

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The Official CNOR Exam Prep

• CCI’s latest exam prep product• In depth content review• 100 practice exam questions• Over 150 key terms• More than 45 exam tips

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Go to our bookstore at https://store.cc-institute.org for a list of all CCI study prep items. NOTE: Purchase of any CCI products is not required to take the CNOR Exam and will not guarantee an increase in your chances for passing the CNOR Exam.

OPTIONAL REFERENCES• A&P/Pathophysiology textbook• Med/surg book• Medical dictionary• Lab/test reference manual• Formulary/drug reference manual

• www.epocrates.org• AORN Journal• AAMI standards• Websites

• TJC• CDC

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DEADLINES FOR TESTING

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• Apply and pay one month prior to the three month testing window (i.e. if you apply in October then you can test in November, December, or January).

• Once your paid application is approved, you can schedule a date, time, and location that are convenient for you.

CURRENT CNOR APPLICATION FEES(Fees subject to change without notice)

• 2016 Fees• $395 Regular • $335 AORN member

Please check our website for additional information

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IMPORTANT RECERTIFICATION INFORMATION(information is subject to change)

CNOR Credential

Valid

Accrual Period for Recertification

Activities

RecertApplication Due

(for discounted fee)

2016 – 2021 1/1/16 – 12/31/20 7/1/21

2017 – 2022 1/1/17 – 12/31/21 7/1/22

At the end of your 5-year cycle, you must apply for recertification by one of the following:• Contact hours (125)• Points (300)• Exam

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UPCOMING CCI WEBINARS

• Nov. 9, 2016: An Insider’s View of the CNOR Exam• Dec. 14, 2016: Last Minute Tips for a Painless

Testing Experience

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RECORDINGS

• Recorded sessions will be available via our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8qq9R2GcQls7-KAytxqtJA (link at the top right hand side of our website) and on our website at http://bit.ly/CCIWebinars

• Slides will be available for download at http://www.slideshare.net/OR_Nurses

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Please know that the CCI staff is here to help you achieve your goal of CNOR certification.

If you have questions, please contact us at 888-257-2667 or info@cc-institute.org

www.cc-institute.org

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GROUP PROGRAMSTake 2 Program

• Facility-based or individual program • Learn more at www.cc-institute.org/CNOR/Take2

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