Overview
This course is designed to equip nurses with specialized instruction needed to prepare them for the CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) exam. Through a combination of interactive lectures and practice questions, participants will understand the perioperative process aligned with evidence-based practices. Led by expert perioperative nursing educators, the participants will be reviewed on the following content:
- Test-taking skills
- Patient assessment and plan of care
- Intraoperative care and safety
- Communication and documentation techniques
- Infection prevention
- Emergency situations
- Professional accountability
Date
Saturday, September 20, 2025
8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location
Cleveland Clinic Marymount Hospital
Auditorium A
12300 McCracken Road
Garfield Heights, OH 44125
Faculty, Agenda & Accreditation
Faculty
- Krystyna Howard, BSN, RN, CNOR
- Anita Parry, MSN, RN, CNOR
- Shanon Schady, MSN, RN, CNOR
- Jennifer Cotman, BSN, RN, CNOR
- Linda Barlett, MSN, RN, CNOR
- Christina Raymond, MSN, RN, CNOR
- Lyndsay Pearson, BSN, RN, CNOR
Agenda
| Conference Agenda | |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Welcome and Introduction |
| 8:15 a.m. | Test Taking Skills |
| 9 a.m. | Patient Assessment and Diagnosis |
| 9:30 a.m. | Plan of Care |
| 10 a.m. | Break |
| 10:10 a.m. | Intraoperative Care and Safety |
| 11:40 a.m. | Communication and Documentation |
| 12:10 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:10 p.m. | Infection Prevention |
| 2:10 p.m. | Emergency Situations |
| 3:10 p.m. | Break |
| 3:25 p.m. | Professional Accountability |
| 3:55 p.m. | Wrap Up/Questions |
Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Cleveland Clinic Center for Continuing Education designates this live activity for ANCC contact hours.
Registration
- Registration deadline is September 15, 2025.
- A full refund is available up to one week prior to the event. A 50% refund will be issued for cancellations made within seven days of the event. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made within 24 hours of the event.
- Light continental breakfast will be provided. Lunch is not included. Refrigeration will be provided for packed lunches. Hospital cafeteria and local restaurants within driving distance are available.
- For questions about registration, email Krystyna Howard, Howardk12@ccf.org.
- Registration Opening August 25th
| Conference Fees | |
|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Employee | $60 |
| Non-Cleveland Clinic Employee |
$75 |
Please be advised that there may be photographs taken or recordings of speakers and participants during this event. If you are not comfortable with appearing in photographs or recordings, kindly move out of sight of the cameras. By registering for this activity, you acknowledge this notice.
Exhibitors & Vendors
We are not accepting vendors at this time.
