title: Certification--the gold standard.
abstract: The CNOR certification represents professional achievement, excellence in practice, and commitment to continuing education. Reasons for becoming certified include monetary rewards, personal satisfaction, and recognition from peers and other health care providers. This article provides insight into the development of the CNOR examination and information about certifying and recertifying.
authors.affiliation: St Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, MO, USA.
authors.forename: Sharon E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Hohler
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D013527:Perioperative Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D014481:United States