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Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB)

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Phase 1You are here

Rebuild pre-op assessment, planning, and communication fundamentals for ambulatory care.

34
hours
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Phase 2

Prioritize high-weight intraoperative care and post-op transfer workflows.

48
hours
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Phase 3

Train instrumentation/supply management and emergency-response decision patterns.

34
hours
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Phase 4

Complete timed 200-question simulations and final blueprint-based review.

28
hours
Estimated total study time
144 hours
That's about 15 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CNAMB Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Pre-licensure nursing degree (diploma, ADN, or global equivalent) with active RN licensure
Experience
Minimum 2 years and 2,400 hours as perioperative RN in ambulatory surgery with 500 intraoperative hours; alternate pathway available for CFPN/CST/TS-C/military equivalents at 18 months and 2,400 hours
Additional Requirements
  • •Current employment in ambulatory surgery setting (hospital-based, free-standing, or physician-owned)
  • •Volunteer perioperative hours may count toward experience requirements
  • •Application and scheduling completed through CCI account and PSI testing services

CNAMB Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

PSI (test center or remote secure proctored exam)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Candidates may reapply for a new exam window if unsuccessful; CNAMB Take 2 offers two attempts in the designated term under current program rules.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$400 CNAMB single take
Application Fee$400 single take or $450 CNAMB Take 2
Total Estimated Cost$400-$450 initial depending on single-take vs Take 2 option
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CNAMB-focused ambulatory surgery nursing practice sets with score-based remediation.

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What You'll Study

16 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CNAMB Exam Details

Certified Ambulatory Surgery Nurse (CNAMB)

Administered by CCI (Competency & Credentialing Institute)

Official Source
620 scaled score (200-800 scale)
Passing Score
200
Questions
3
Hours
$400 single take; $450 CNAMB Take 2
Exam Fee
Study time: 120-180 hours
Prerequisites: Current unrestricted RN license plus ambulatory perioperative RN experience requirements in eligible settings.
Valid for: 3 years (recertification by points)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official CCI (Competency & Credentialing Institute) content outline

Preoperative Patient Assessment and Diagnosis14%

Ambulatory patient assessment and diagnosis-informed perioperative planning decisions.

Preoperative Plan of Care12%

Procedure-specific ambulatory care planning and expected outcome alignment.

Intraoperative Care20%

Core ambulatory intraoperative safety, workflow, and patient-care execution.

Communication12%

Interdisciplinary communication and transition quality across ambulatory surgery workflows.

Postoperative/Transfer of Care10%

Recovery, discharge-readiness, and transfer communication in ambulatory settings.

Instrument Processing and Supply Management8%

Instrument handling, processing workflows, and supply chain safety controls.

Emergency Situations5%

Recognition and management priorities for ambulatory perioperative emergencies.

Management of Personnel, Services, and Materials9%

Team/resource management and operational support for safe ambulatory surgery delivery.

Professional Accountability10%

Ethics, standards, and accountability expectations for ambulatory perioperative nurses.

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