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Confirm Eligibility

At the time you apply for the exam, you must:

  • Have a current unrestricted RN license.
  • Be currently working full-time or part-time in perioperative nursing in the area of nursing education, administration, research, or clinical practice.
  • Have completed a minimum of 2 years and 2,400 hours of experience in perioperative nursing, with a minimum of 50% (1,200 hours) in the intraoperative setting.

Prepare for the Exam

Vanderbilt has a license for an online study course to prepare you for the CNOR exam (employees only). Please click on this link to take advantage of this opportunity!!

CNOR Review course Online

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