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An important step in your career path is professional certification. Research conducted by Nursing2006 shows that nurses with specialty certifications, such as the CNOR, earn as much as $9,200 more annually.  Beyond the salary benefits, certification satisfies many of the values that nurses embrace-commitment, accountability, and professionalism.

Your voluntary attainment of the CNOR credential is evidence of your commitment to safe, quality patient care and continuing education. The Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI), the certifying body for perioperative nurses, conducted research that shows certified nurses are more confident in their clinical abilities. Evidence also shows that certification increases the patient's confidence in the care they receive.

Start meeting the needs of every patient every day by applying for the CNOR today.

Why Become a CNOR©?

• Certification provides evidence of your personal and professional commitment to patient care. 
• Certification indicates the attainment of a practice standard. Licensure and registration are based on minimum competence while certification denotes proficiency. 
• Certification increases the patient's confidence in the care they receive. 
• Certified nurses are confident in their clinical abilities. 
• Certification enhances your professional credibility.  
• Certification is highly valued by other nurses and members of the healthcare team. 

Visit the CCI website for more information about certification or email CCI at info@cc-institute.org. It's your career and your credential-make the commitment today.