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Preparing for the CNOR® Exam Online

A Risk-Free Way to Invest in Your Education

This convenient online course successfully prepares nurses for the CNOR certification exam. The information below presents the benefits of this course, the goals and learning objectives, recommended textbooks, course registration information, and additional information regarding the course. Please review this information carefully before registering for this course.

Money-Back Guarantee

Investing in your education is risk-free when you enroll in the Prep for CNOR course. If you take the CNOR exam within 6 months of purchasing the course and you don’t pass the exam, you may either:
   • Receive a refund of the cost of the course, or
   • Retake the course at no charge.

AORN stands behind this guarantee because the Preparing for the CNOR Exam Online course is a proven method for preparing to pass the exam. Refund claims must be made in writing. Please contact AORN Customer Service at 800-755-2676, Ext. 1, for more information

Two Easy Ways to Register

Online Register today 
Phone 800-755-2676, Ext. 1 

Course Benefits

  • Self-paced
  • Provides effective test-taking strategies 
  • Provides a review of perioperative content based on the latest AORN Recommended Practices and other sources
  • Includes 34 questions interspersed throughout the course and an 84 question practice exam.
  • Course is accessible for three (3) months after enrollment 
  • Earn 30 contact hours

Who Should Enroll?
Anyone who wants tools to be better prepared for the CNOR certification exam.

Course Goals
The goal of this course is to assist perioperative nurses in preparing to take the CNOR exam, reduce the level of intimidation, and increase the probability of passing the CNOR exam.

Course Learning Objectives
  • Identify the governing body that administers and grants the CNOR credential.
  • Identify key components of the nursing process related to perioperative nursing.
  • Identify critical thinking skills necessary to effectively practice perioperative nursing.
  • Identify perioperative safety measures to maintain a sterile field.
  • Identify the perioperative nurse's role in maintaining a safe environment.
  • Identify the perioperative nurse’s role in the assistance of the administration anesthesia.
  • Recognize the perioperative nurse’s role in caring for patients with complications.
  • Identify the perioperative nurse’s role as patient advocate.
  • Apply test taking strategies for the CNOR Examination.
Completion Requirements
To earn the 30 contact hours for the course, registrants must pass the practice exam at the end of the course with a score of 85% and complete the course evaluation.

Course Instructions
Within one (1) week after receipt of the AORN registration, registrants will receive via email a user login name, password, and information about the website. This provides access to the course at any time within three (3) months of the enrollment period.

Course Registration Information
Member Price: $249
Nonmember Price: $349
Please note, this registration fee does not include the fee required for taking the CNOR certification exam. Fore more information about exam eligibility and fees, visit the Competency & Credentialing Institute website.

Two Easy Ways to Register
Online Register today
Phone 800-755-2676, Ext. 1 


Extension Fee
This course is accessible for three (3) months from the date of enrollment. Should you require an extension, there is a $50 fee per month, with a maximum extension of three (3) months. Extension months must be consecutive.

Additional Information
AORN does not administer the CNOR exam or confirm CNOR status. For information or eligibility requirements and CNOR exam registration, visit the CCI website. In order to plan your study time effectively and avoid an extension fee, it is suggested that you confirm eligibility and register for the exam before registering for this course.

Accreditation
AORN is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
AORN is provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP 13019.

CNOR is a registered trademark of the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI).

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation or transfer of a course fee is accepted up until the student accesses the course. Cancellation or transfer of a course fee is not accepted once the registrant has logged on to the course.

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