Certification Name : Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Certification
Certification ID & Type: 10484 – B – Advanced
Certification Description
CNS-CP certification validates the achievement of the masters-prepared CNS who has chosen to seek current proficiency as an advanced practice nurse practicing in the perioperative (pre-, intra-, and post-operative) setting. The purpose of the CNS-CP exam is to provide recognition for those CNSs serving in an advanced practice perioperative specialty. The exam does not confer initial licensure as an APRN. This specialty certification is in addition to, not in place of, primary population-focused certification.
Certifying Organization
Competency and Credentialing Institute(CCI)(0133)
2170 South Parker Road, Suite 295, Denver, CO 80231
Contact information : 888-257-2667 Or 703-531-0925 Fax : 303-695-2667 Email : info@cc-institute.org
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Certification Details
More than two years of education or training after high school required? Yes
More than two years of work experience required? Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes
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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords
CNS,, advanced practice nurse,, Clinical Nurse Specialist Perioperative Certification Exam,