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CNOR® exam
- Format
- Computer-based multiple-choice exam
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 200; Scored questions: 185; Unscored questions: 15; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
- Time limit
- 3 hours and 45 minutes
Examination outline
- Pre/postoperative Patient Assessment and Diagnosis (15%)
- Individualized Plan of Care Development and Expected Outcome Identification (8%)
Management of Intraoperative Activities (34%)
- Patient Care and Safety
- Management of Personnel, Services and Materials
- Communication and Documentation (11%)
- Infection Prevention and Control of Environment, Instrumentation and Supplies (16%)
- Emergency Situations (10%)
- Professional Accountabilities (6%)
Examination sources
- CNOR Handbook
page:10/subject-areas-on-the-exam
- CNOR Handbook
page:10/subject-area-table
- CNOR Task & Knowledge Statements
page:1/title-and-subject-area-1
- CNOR Handbook
page:17/CNOR-exam
- CCI CNOR certification
CNOR Testing Model/Continuous Testing & Retakes
- CCI CNOR certification
CNOR Certification/Application Process
Related license preparation
This examination may be required or accepted as an alternative, depending on the license and application pathway.