Your CNOR result is a scaled score. Here is what it means, from the Competency & Credentialing Institute's CNOR handbook.
The short answer
620 on a scale of 200 to 800 passes.
CCI converts the number of questions you got right to a scaled score from 200 to 800. The handbook says a scaled score is neither the number you got right nor a percent. The exam is 200 questions, 185 scored and 15 pretest, in 3 hours 45 minutes.
Checked October 24, 2026 against the official sources listed at the bottom of this page.
You can retake it as many times as you need within your 12-month eligibility period, at least 30 days apart, with no new application. Each retake costs $175 and is bought and scheduled in your CCI account.
More questions
What is the passing score for the CNOR?
620 on a scale of 200 to 800.
Is 620 a percent?
No. It is a scaled score converted from the number of questions you answered correctly.
How soon can I retake the CNOR?
After 30 days, as many times as needed within your 12-month eligibility period. Each retake is $175.