CORLN - Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse

The Certified Otorhinolaryngology Nurse (CORLN) certification, sponsored by the National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN) on behalf of the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (SOHN), is a professional credential for registered nurses (RNs) specializing in otorhinolaryngology, the study of ear, nose, and throat (ENT) disorders. This certification recognizes a nurse's expertise in providing care to patients with ENT conditions. The CORLN certification is designed for RNs who are involved in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in otorhinolaryngology settings.

Eligibility

• Current RN licensure (copy required)

• At least 3 years of otorhinolaryngology and/or head-neck nursing practice (Recommended)

• Pass the Certification Examination in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing

Completion Time: 3.5 hours

Cost: 

• SOHN Members: $325

• Nonmembers: $425

• Includes a nonrefundable $75 administrative fee

Exam Format

Prometric administers the CORLN for the NCBOHN. The computer-based exam includes 250 multiple-choice, objective questions. Candidates have 3.5 hours to complete the exam. Coverage includes:

• Conditions (25%)

• Assessment (25%)

• Interventions (40%)

• Professional Issues (10%)

Candidates receive an email from Prometric within 4 weeks of the close of the testing period telling them whether they passed or failed.

Application Process

• Review Candidate Handbook

• Apply and pay fee

• Receive Scheduling Authorization email

• Schedule exam at Prometric Testing Center

The CORLN credential must be renewed every 5 years, with applications postmarked at least 2 months prior to the certification’s expiration date. Otherwise, renewal candidates must take the Certification Examination in Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing to maintain their credentials.

Renewal Fees

• SOHN Member: $325

• Nonmember: $425

100 contact hours (CH) of continuing education (CE) related to otorhinolaryngology and head-neck nursing practice in a combination of the following:

• CE programs, including workshops, seminars, professional development offerings, home-study courses and state or national conferences provided or approved by the SOHN or  another organization accredited by the American Nurses Credential Center’s Commission on Accreditation

• Maximum of 25 ENT-based Continuing Medication Education 

• 10 points for an original clinical-referenced article published in ORL-Head and Neck Nursing (maximum of one article)

• 5 points each for national presentations at the SOHN spring or fall conferences (10 points max)

• CORLN Candidate Handbook

• Guidelines for CORLN Recertification

• Practice Test - Cost $75

• Core Curriculum for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nursing – 3rd Edition

Other related certifications include:

• Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist (COHC)

• Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)