CNOR exam

[nursinadream]

Anyone take the exam in the last few years? A few co-workers and I have signed up for the next exam season. Any tips? What kind of study materials did you use? Or manager ordered study materials that we will be using together. I did the inpatient OB certification exam in the 90's. Ooo, it was tough. :no:Our hospital is supporting RNs in all specialties to become certified. On a magnet journey.....

Deb in Louisville.

[Christina1973]

Good for you in seeking a CNOR! I purchased the training materials from AORN, which included a book, a reference list, and a CD with practice exam questions. I swear some of those practice questions were actually on the test!

How fortunate you are that your OR management is encouraging your journey, and providing the reference material to assist you. Take it slow and easy, do a little bit each day, don't cram, and have confidence in your abilities.

Oh, and don't second guess yourself and change answers on the test without being sure. That's always one of my biggest challenges. When I took the test (more than a few years back, I have to confess) I finally forced myself to click the "submit" button on the screen, because I had started reviewing my answers and doubting some of them. I was quite tickled to see the message come right back on the computer screen, indicating that "preliminary results indicate that you have passed the exam" or words to that effect.

You can do it!

Criss