Saint Peter’s University Hospital has once again earned the CNOR Strong designation, recognizing its operating room nurses for meeting national standards of excellence as a result of advanced training.
Established by the Competency & Credentialing Institute, the CNOR Strong designation recognizes facilities having at least 50 percent of its operating room nursing staff CNOR certified and provides programs that reward and recognize certified nurses.
This is Saint Peter’s 12th recognition and 70 percent of its OR nursing staff are CNOR-certified.
Anna Prendergast, director of perioperative services at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, said the recognition is a point of pride.
“This recognition is a testament to the skill and dedication of our operating room nurses,” she said. “Achieving CNOR certification reflects their commitment to delivering exceptional care and maintaining the highest standards in patient safety.
“At Saint Peter’s, we not only encourage our nursing staff to engage in continuing education, but we also make it accessible by offering flexible onsite classes and seminars designed to accommodate their diverse work schedules.”
The CNOR certification program is for perioperative nurses interested in improving and validating their knowledge and skills and providing the highest quality care to their patients. Certification also recognizes a nurse’s commitment to professional development. It is an objective, measurable way of acknowledging the achievement of specialized knowledge beyond basic nursing preparation and RN licensure.
CNOR-certified nurses demonstrate excellence in preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care; sterile technique; surgical equipment management and handling to minimize infection risk; emergency response; understanding patient rights and professional responsibilities; and effective teamwork.
Research shows that nurses who earn the CNOR credential have greater confidence in their clinical practice.
