--- title: CCI Blog | CSSM description: CSSM | 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 ## [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) ## [Get to Know CSSM](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/get_to_know_cssm) Posted by [Taylor Niss](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/taylor-niss) on Sep 22, 2020, 12:05:33 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![CSSM\_Logo](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/CSSM_Logo.png?width=471&name=CSSM_Logo.png)](https://www.cc-institute.org/cssm/learn/) The [Certified Surgical Services Manager (CSSM) credential](https://www.cc-institute.org/cssm/learn/) is one of a kind. CSSM is a perioperative management credential designed for perioperative managers, directors, and nurses who oversee personnel, a budget, a business unit, or a service line. Earning the CSSM is a mark of distinction and recognizes the significant role managers play in delivering safe patient care. If you’re in a perioperative management role, then the CSSM certification may be right for you! [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/get_to_know_cssm) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/get_to_know_cssm#comments-listing) Topics: [CSSM](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cssm) ## [CCI Partners with the U.S. Armed Forces](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/cci_partners_with_the_us_armed_forces) Posted by [Taylor Niss](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/taylor-niss) on Jul 3, 2019, 1:00:56 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## CCI and U.S. Military CSSM Partnership CCI has established a relationship with the U.S. Military to ensure all nurses are given the opportunity to develop professionally while enhancing their perioperative knowledge. CCI’s CEO James Stobinski, a former military OR nurse, has assisted CCI in developing avenues that open opportunities for military nurses. “CCI offers a combination of discounts and test preparation resources for military nurses. The discounted price of the certification application is $275, and we also offer access to an online, recorded preparation course” says Stobinski. CCI continues to emphasize the importance of offering opportunities to these nurses and is continually looking for ways to bridge the gap. Stobinski says it best by stating, “CCI is proud to maintain a close, productive working relationship with all branches of military to facilitate their ongoing professional development”. We are proud to not only have a member of the U.S. Military as our CEO, but to also have a member on our Board of Directors and many within our community of certified nurses. 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