CNOR Perioperative Nursing ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The CNOR (CNOR) exam has 185 scored + 15 pretest questions, a 3 hours 45 minutes time limit, a 620 (scaled 200-800) passing score, and costs ~$467 USD (incl. first attempt). It covers Patient Care & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, Pre/Postoperative Assessment, Communication & Documentation. ExamCert has 500+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
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The CNOR credential from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) is the recognized standard certification for perioperative registered nurses in the United States, validating expertise across patient safety, infection control, surgical assessment, and emergency response. In 2026 it remains the leading OR-nursing certification, often tied to higher pay and Magnet-status hospital requirements.
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Scenario-based questions covering Patient Care & Safety, Infection Prevention & Control, Pre/Postoperative Assessment, Communication & Documentation, Emergency Situations, Management of Personnel & Materials, Individualized Plan of Care, Professional Accountability
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CNOR (CNOR) Exam Domains
185 scored + 15 pretest questions in 3 hours 45 minutes. Passing score: 620 (scaled 200-800). Exam fee: ~$467 USD (incl. first attempt). Format: Multiple choice.
Patient Care & Safety
Intraoperative positioning, electrosurgery, specimen handling, medication safety, and protecting the patient during surgery.
Infection Prevention & Control
Aseptic technique, sterile field management, surgical site infection prevention, sterilization, and disinfection.
Pre/Postoperative Assessment
Assessing the patient before and after surgery, including data collection, risk identification, and handoff of care.
Communication & Documentation
Accurate perioperative documentation, handoffs, surgical counts, and interdisciplinary communication.
Emergency Situations
Recognizing and responding to intraoperative emergencies such as malignant hyperthermia, hemorrhage, and cardiac crises.
Management of Personnel & Materials
Coordinating staff, supplies, equipment, and resources for safe, efficient surgical workflow.
Individualized Plan of Care
Developing and implementing a patient-specific perioperative nursing plan of care based on assessment data.
Professional Accountability
Standards, ethics, evidence-based practice, regulatory requirements, and professional development.
Why CNOR?
The CNOR credential from the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) is the recognized standard certification for perioperative registered nurses in the United States, validating expertise across patient safety, infection control, surgical assessment, and emergency response. A respected CCI credential for Perioperative / OR Nurse, Circulating Nurse, Scrub Nurse.
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Who Is the CNOR Exam For?
Target Audience
For licensed registered nurses who practice in the operating room and broader perioperative environment (pre-op, intra-op, post-op) in clinical, educational, administrative, or research roles.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •A current, unrestricted RN license
- •A minimum of 2 years and 2,400 hours of perioperative nursing experience (at least 1,200 intraoperative)
- •Currently employed in a perioperative role
Official Exam Details
Format: Multiple choice
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