CNOR
Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential
| Stands for | Certified perioperative nurse |
|---|---|
| Categories | Medical |
CNOR stands for Certified perioperative nurse, a healthcare credential abbreviation.
Certification for registered nurses working in the operating room and perioperative settings, awarded by the Competency and Credentialing Institute (CCI). It shows expertise in intraoperative and surrounding surgical care.
Example: OR circulator, BSN, RN, CNOR; specialty in orthopedic and spine cases.
Usage notes
Eligibility requires perioperative experience, including intraoperative time. CCI also offers CRNFA for registered nurse first assistants and CSSM for surgical services managers. Recertification follows a five-year cycle, and many hospitals recognize CNOR on clinical ladders.
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.