--- title: CCI Blog | Recertification description: Recertification | 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 ## [Get to Know Our Recertification Alternatives](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/get-to-know-our-recertification-alternatives) Posted by [Lindsey McNorton](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/lindsey-mcnorton) on Sep 28, 2026, 7:00:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)   ![Melissa Nosik Branding\_201 (1)](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Melissa%20Nosik%20Branding_201%20(1).jpg?width=830&height=603&name=Melissa%20Nosik%20Branding_201%20(1).jpg)   As a certified perioperative nurse, maintaining your certification is essential to demonstrating your commitment to excellence in your profession. However, life’s unpredictable nature may sometimes hinder your ability to fulfill the recertification requirements within the designated time frame. In such circumstances, it’s helpful to be aware of alternative pathways that allow you to preserve your hard-earned credentials. Discover alternative recertification opportunities that best fit your professional journey. [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/get-to-know-our-recertification-alternatives) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/get-to-know-our-recertification-alternatives#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/insider), [Recertification](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/recertification) ## [What Our Partnership with PeriopSim Means for You](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/what-our-partnership-with-periopsim-means-for-you) Posted by [Hana Sigman](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/hana-sigman) on Jul 31, 2026, 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Blog July 2026 PeriopSim](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Blog%20July%202026%20PeriopSim.png?width=823&height=463&name=Blog%20July%202026%20PeriopSim.png)   We're always looking for new ways to support perioperative nurses in their professional development and recertification journey. That's why we're excited to announce our partnership with Conquer Experience and their innovative training platform, [PeriopSim™](https://conquerexperience.com/). This collaboration gives [CNOR®](https://www.cc-institute.org/certify/cnor/) certificants and specialty designation holders another valuable opportunity to sharpen their skills while earning points toward recertification. ![Blog July 2026 PeriopSim (5)](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Blog%20July%202026%20PeriopSim%20(5).png?width=823&height=121&name=Blog%20July%202026%20PeriopSim%20(5).png) [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/what-our-partnership-with-periopsim-means-for-you) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/what-our-partnership-with-periopsim-means-for-you#comments-listing) Topics: [Insider](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/insider), [CNOR](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnor), [Recertification](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/recertification) ## [5 Ways You Can Make Recertification Less Scary](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/5-ways-you-can-make-recertification-less-scary) Posted by [Hana Sigman](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/hana-sigman) on Oct 29, 2025, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)  ![Halloween Blog 2025 (1)](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Halloween%20Blog%202025%20(1).png?width=823&height=463&name=Halloween%20Blog%202025%20(1).png) [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/5-ways-you-can-make-recertification-less-scary) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/5-ways-you-can-make-recertification-less-scary#comments-listing) Topics: [Recertification](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/recertification) ## [CNOR® & CRNFA Dual Certification Changes: Accreditation Needs & Impact](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/cnor_crnfa_changes) Posted by [Lindsey McNorton](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/lindsey-mcnorton) on Nov 8, 2023, 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![iStock-1388256627](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/iStock-1388256627.jpg?width=432&height=288&name=iStock-1388256627.jpg) In the world of healthcare, certifications play a crucial role in ensuring that professionals possess the knowledge and skills required to provide safe and effective patient care. Both the [Certified Perioperative](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/learn/)[Nurse (CNOR®)](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/learn/), administered through Competency & Credentialing Institute, and the [Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant (CRNFA)](https://nascertification.com/crnfa/), administered through the National Assistant at Surgery Certification (NASC), are highly respected in the perioperative field and, in years past, have been attainable through dual recertification. However, after considering the importance of accreditation to both organizations, changes have been made to the recertification process for holders of both credentials. [Read More](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/cnor_crnfa_changes) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/cnor_crnfa_changes#comments-listing) Topics: [CNOR](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/cnor), [Recertification](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/topic/recertification) ## [Tips to Navigating the Road of CNOR Recertification](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/navigating-the-road-to-recertification) Posted by [Taylor Niss](https://blog.cc-institute.org/blog/author/taylor-niss) on Jun 11, 2019, 10:31:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![5-Year Credential (002)](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Header%20Images/5-Year%20Credential%20(002).png) ![cnor certification](https://blog.cc-institute.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Header%20Images/5-Year%20Credential%20(002).png?width=430&name=5-Year%20Credential%20(002).png) *Update to Original Blog posted on Jun 11, 2019 10:31:02 AM * Earning your CNOR represents a deep personal commitment to nursing excellence and outstanding patient care. And that doesn’t end once you pass the exam! To demonstrate your continued competency, you may recertify your credential. Your [CNOR credential](https://www.cc-institute.org/cnor/learn/) is valid for a period of five years. After that time period, you may apply for recertification. Simple enough, right? Read on for useful information on the steps to take, available methods, alternatives, and some tips and tricks as you navigate the road to recertification. 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