CNOR Certification Exam Information, Study Tips & Test Preparation

   • The certification or re-certification process carried out by the CCI is not biased and is not dependent on the candidate’s race, nationality, creed, sex, lifestyle, color or age.
   • If found ineligible, the CCI returns the candidates application along with the fee and also gives a valid explanation for the ineligibility.
   • The Certification is valid for five years

   • No BSN is required
   • Candidates should have completed at least 2 years and 2400 hours in surgical practice.
   • Candidates should be a licensed nurse with a valid license to practice in the country.
   • At the time of application, the candidate should have been employed part time or full time in surgical nursing.

   • In order to schedule an exam date, the candidate will have to put in an application for the test as well as make the fee payment.
   • Well before your test begins you will get a letter from Prometric which will have the authorization to test (ATT).
   • The ATT contains the candidate’s authorization number along with the web address and phone number through which you can schedule an appointment.
   • Once you establish a contact with the testing center you will get the exam date and time, depending on the window chosen by you.

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