CNOR renewal requires 45 cues from Professional Contributions, Professional Development, and Professional Practice. Presenting at conferences, publishing publications, conducting research, and seeking additional education can earn up to 30 cues in Professional Contributions. The Professional Development category enables up to 10 cues from continuing education, online courses, specialty certificates, or academic degrees. Finally, the Professional Practice category allows 5 signals for quality improvement, professional committees, and mentoring or precepting nurses. CNOR-certified nurses demonstrate their dedication to professional growth and perioperative nursing excellence by accumulating cues in each category and meeting the overall cue criteria.