--- title: CCI Blog | CNAMB description: CNAMB | CCI Blog --- - [303-369-9566](tel:303-369-9566) - [Store](https://account.cc-institute.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=COEMerchCategory) [![CC-Institute Logo](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hubfs/CCI_December2019/Images/logo-cci.png "About Us")](https://www.cc-institute.org) - [About Us](https://www.cc-institute.org/about-us/) - [Why Certify](https://www.cc-institute.org/why-certify/) - [Governance](https://www.cc-institute.org/governance/) - [Leadership](https://www.cc-institute.org/leadership/) - [Volunteer](https://info.cc-institute.org/volunteers) - [TrueNorth](https://info.cc-institute.org/truenorth) - [CNOR Strong](https://info.cc-institute.org/cnor-strong) - [Certification Coach](https://info.cc-institute.org/certification-coach) - [DAISY Award](https://info.cc-institute.org/pastdaisy) - Certify - [CNOR](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/) - [Designations](https://www.cc-institute.org/specialty-designations/) - [CSSM](https://www.cc-institute.org/cssm/) - [CNAMB](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnamb/) - [CFPN](https://www.cc-institute.org/cfpn/) - [CNS-CP](https://www.cc-institute.org/cns-cp/) - [NPDA-BC](https://www.cc-institute.org/npda-bc/learn/) - Recertify - [CNOR](https://www.cc-institute.org/#cnor-modal) - [Designations](https://www.cc-institute.org/specialty-designation-recertification) - [CSSM](https://www.cc-institute.org/cssm-first-cycle/) - [CNS-CP](https://www.cc-institute.org/cns-cp-recertify) - [CNAMB](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnamb-recertify) - [NPDA-BC](https://www.cc-institute.org/npda-bc-recertify) - Education - [Microcredentials](https://www.cc-institute.org/microcredentials/) - [Certificates of Mastery](https://www.cc-institute.org/certificates-of-mastery/) - [Prep Books](https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0DK2CRBNC/allbooks) - [Exam Prep Courses](https://account.cc-institute.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=COEMerchandiseSearch&g10_key=dbbaedcf-0f0f-444c-9fc2-9dc9b12c42c1) - [Free Educational Activities](https://account.cc-institute.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=COEMerchSubcategory&g10_key=963759fc-0959-4223-9eeb-df38ff8acc58) - [Nursing Continuous Professional Development](https://account.cc-institute.org/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=COEMerchandiseSearch&g10_key=6cb0d3ef-7d3f-4de9-b521-3cb219c47629) - [News](https://www.cc-institute.org/news/) - [Login](https://account.cc-institute.org/eWeb/MemberPage.aspx) - [Why Certify](https://www.cc-institute.org/why-certify/) - Learn - [CNOR](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/learn/) - [CSSM](https://www.cc-institute.org/cssm/learn/) - [CNS-CP](https://www.cc-institute.org/cns-cp/learn/) - [CNAMB](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnamb/learn/) - [CFPN](https://www.cc-institute.org/cfpn/learn/) - [NPDA-BC](https://www.cc-institute.org/npda-bc/learn/) - Apply - [CNOR](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/apply/) - [CSSM](https://www.cc-institute.org/cssm/apply/) - [CNS-CP](https://www.cc-institute.org/cns-cp/apply/) - [CNAMB](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnamb/apply/) - [CFPN](https://www.cc-institute.org/cfpn/apply/) - [NPDA-BC](https://www.cc-institute.org/npda-bc/apply/) - Recertify - [CNOR](https://www.cc-institute.org/#modal-cnor) - [CSSM](https://www.cc-institute.org/#modal-cssm) - [CNS-CP](https://www.cc-institute.org/cns-cp/recertify/) - [CNAMB](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnamb/recertify/) - [NPDA-BC](https://www.cc-institute.org/npda-bc/recertify/) - CPD - [Microcredentials](https://www.cc-institute.org/microcredentials/) - [Certificates of Mastery](https://www.cc-institute.org/certificates-of-mastery/) - [Login](https://account.cc-institute.org/eWeb/MemberPage.aspx) # CCI Blog ## [Why TrueNorth is the Next Step for CNOR Strong Facilities](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/why-truenorth-is-the-next-step-for-cnor-strong-facilities) Posted by [Hana Sigman](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/hana-sigman) on Jun 30, 2026, 6:30:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![2026 June Blog Thumbnail (Presentation) (2)](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/2026%20June%20Blog%20Thumbnail%20(Presentation)%20(2).png?width=883&height=497&name=2026%20June%20Blog%20Thumbnail%20(Presentation)%20(2).png)   Earning our [CNOR Strong Award](https://www.cc-institute.org/about-us/cnor-strong/) is no small accomplishment. It reflects a powerful commitment to perioperative excellence, a culture that supports certification, and a team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient care. But what comes next? For facilities that have achieved CNOR Strong recognition, the next step is clear: our**[TrueNorth Award program](https://www.cc-institute.org/about-us/truenorth/).** [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/why-truenorth-is-the-next-step-for-cnor-strong-facilities) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/why-truenorth-is-the-next-step-for-cnor-strong-facilities#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/insider), [CNOR](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnor), [CNAMB](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnamb), [CFPN](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cfpn), [CSSL](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cssl) ## [Explore the New CMS with Our How-To Tutorial Videos](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/explore-the-new-cms-with-our-how-to-tutorial-videos) Posted by [Hana Sigman](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/hana-sigman) on May 29, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Melissa Nosik Branding\_051](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Melissa%20Nosik%20Branding_051.jpg?width=812&height=584&name=Melissa%20Nosik%20Branding_051.jpg) On May 4, 2026, CCI launched a new Certification Management System (CMS) with a modernized design and interface to enhance your experience at every stage of the certification journey. We recognize that any new system can take time to get used to, so we have created a series of tutorial resources on [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUTpD0FImZUQbMvAw0BykwOn6SB_JEigs) to support you as you navigate and become familiar with the updated platform. [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/explore-the-new-cms-with-our-how-to-tutorial-videos) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/explore-the-new-cms-with-our-how-to-tutorial-videos#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/insider), [CNOR](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnor), [CSSM](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cssm), [CNAMB](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnamb), [CFPN](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cfpn) ## [Your Guide to CCI’s New Certification Management System](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/your-guide-to-ccis-new-certification-management-system) Posted by [Taylor Niss](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/taylor-niss) on Apr 28, 2026, 10:22:54 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Blog post](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20post.png?width=812&height=539&name=Blog%20post.png) Big changes are coming to make managing your certification easier, faster, and more intuitive. On **May 4, 2026**, CCI will launch a brand-new **Certification Management System**, designed to improve your experience from application through recertification. Here's everything you need to know to prepare.  [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/your-guide-to-ccis-new-certification-management-system) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/your-guide-to-ccis-new-certification-management-system#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/insider), [CNOR](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnor), [CSSM](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cssm), [CNAMB](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnamb), [CFPN](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cfpn) ## [CNOR vs CNAMB](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/cnor_vs_cnamb) Posted by [Lindsey McNorton](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/lindsey-mcnorton) on Apr 24, 2023, 1:16:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## Understanding the Differences Between Two Specialty Nursing Certifications.   ![cnor-1](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/cnor-1.png?width=326&height=95&name=cnor-1.png) ![CNAMB-CMYK-e1634846354653 (1)](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/CNAMB-CMYK-e1634846354653%20(1).png?width=346&height=59&name=CNAMB-CMYK-e1634846354653%20(1).png)   Certification validates a nurse’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in a defined role. [The Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/learn/)[)](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/learn/) and the [Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB)](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnamb/learn/) are two certifications that demonstrate commitment to exceptional patient safety. While both certifications validate professional competencies, they differ in eligibility standards, are applicable in different surgical settings, and have a different scope of practice. Discover what credential is best suited for your area of practice. [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/cnor_vs_cnamb) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/cnor_vs_cnamb#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/insider), [CNOR](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnor), [CNAMB](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnamb) ## [Get To Know CNAMB](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/overview_of_cnamb) Posted by [Taylor Niss](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/taylor-niss) on Aug 12, 2021, 5:27:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![CNAMBtagCMYK](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logos/CNAMBtagCMYK.png?width=376&name=CNAMBtagCMYK.png)](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnamb/learn/) The [Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB) certification](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnamb/learn/) was developed for perioperative nurses working in the ambulatory surgery setting seeking to improve and validate their professional competencies. CNAMB certification assesses the knowledge and skills of a perioperative nurse with a minimum of two years of clinical practice in the ambulatory surgery setting and confirms a certificant has met established eligibility standards of competence. 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