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The CNOR application fee is $475, which includes your first exam attempt. Here’s
the full cost picture and how to apply, per CCI.
How much does the CNOR cost?
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application (includes first attempt) | $475 |
| Retake | $175 |
How to register, step by step
- Confirm eligibility. Verify your RN license and your 2,400 perioperative hours
(1,200 intraoperative). - Apply to CCI and pay the $475 application fee.
- Receive your authorization to test and a 90-day testing window.
- Schedule at a PSI test center or as a Remote Secure Proctored Exam.
- Test. 200 questions, 3 hours 45 minutes; a scaled 620 passes.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the CNOR exam cost?
The CNOR application fee is $475, which includes your first attempt. A retake is $175.
How do you register for the CNOR?
Confirm your RN license and perioperative hours, apply to CCI and pay the $475 fee, then schedule your exam at a PSI test center or as a Remote Secure Proctored Exam within your testing window.
Can you take the CNOR online?
Yes. CCI offers the CNOR both at PSI test centers and online as a Remote Secure Proctored Exam.
Sources & references
The exam facts on this page are drawn from official certifying-body materials, reviewed 2026-06-18 by the DrCertifications exam-prep team (10+ years in exam preparation and publishing).