PRESENTATION OBJECTIVES

1. 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 CERTIFICATION

CNOR Certification is defined as:

The documented validation of the professional achievement

of identified standards of practice by an individual registered

nurse providing care for patients before, during and after surgery.

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Nursing Certification Bibliography 2014

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

Found at:http://www.nursingcertification.org/research-bibliography.html

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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 standards and recommended practices

• 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

• The estimated Subject Area breakdown on the CNOR exam is as follows: (information is subject to change)

Subject Area % of Questions

1. Preoperative Patient Assessment and Diagnosis 14%

2. Develop Individualized Plan of Care 9%

3. Intraoperative Activities 31%

4. Communications 9%

5. Transfer of Care 5%

6. Cleaning, Disinfecting, Packaging and Sterilization

12%

7. Emergency Situations 8%

8. Management of Personnel Services and Materials 6%

9. Professional Accountability 6%

Total 100%

COMPLIMENTARY RESOURCES

These may all be found on the CCI website:

•Handbook

•Study plan

•CNOR exam content outline

•Learner/self assessment tools

•Sample test questions

•Webinar recordings

•Contact information for prep-for-cert courses

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CCI READINES TOOLS

• CNOR Readiness Evaluation Survey

• Self Assessment Exam with Enhanced Score Report • 200 questions

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EXAM PREPARATION RESOURCES

• Current edition of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices

• Perioperative nursing reference books• Phillips, N. (2013). Operating

room technique (12th 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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EXAM PREPARATION RESOURCES

• Current edition of AORN Standards and Recommended Practices

• Perioperative nursing reference books

1. Phillips, N. (2013). Operating room technique (12th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

2. Rothrock, J.C. (2015). Alexander’s care of the patient in surgery (15th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.

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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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CCI STUDY AIDS• CNOR Exam Study Guide

• Learning Modules with CHs

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https://store.cc-institute.org/

SOURCES FOR PRACTICE QUESTIONS• CD-ROM with 100 practice questions

• Online practice exam

• Flashcards with 200 practice questions

• App or hard copy

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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 February, then you can test in March, April, or May).

• 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)

• 2014 Fees

• $385 Regular • $310 AORN member

• Take 2 Facility Program

• Discount for employees of DoD/VA

• Please check our website for additional information

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GROUP PROGRAMSTake 2 Program

• Facility-based program

• When a facility enrolls five (5) or more nurses, each receives a free CNOR exam retake during a 12 month contract period.

• Learn more at

www.cc-institute.org/CNOR/Take2

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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)

2014 – 2019 1/1/14 – 12/31/18 7/1/19

2015 – 2020 1/1/15 – 12/31/19 7/1/20

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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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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