National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses


CERTIFICATION

The National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN) endorses the concept of voluntary, periodic certification by examination for all otorhinolaryngology and head-neck registered nurses. Certification is one part of a process called credentialing. It focuses specifically on the individual and is an indication of current competence in a specialized area of practice. Board certification in otorhinolaryngology and head-neck nursing is highly valued and provides formal recognition of basic otorhinolaryngology and head-neck nursing knowledge.

The Certification Program is sponsored by the National Certifying Board of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN). The Certification Examination for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses is administered for the NCBOHN by the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC), 1350 Broadway – 17th Floor, New York, New York 10018, (212) 356-0660. Questions concerning the examination should be referred to PTC.

Click here for CORLN Examination and Recertification Information

Application Deadlines*

Testing Windows

April 8, 2026

May 9 – May 23, 2026

September 2, 2026

October 3 – October 17, 2026

*Applications will not be accepted after this deadline

The National Certifying Board for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses Proudly Presents the October 2025 and May 2026 Newly Certified and Renewed CORLNs. Congratulations! 

Newly Certified CORLN’s

Rachel Holmes
Randy Johnson
Danielle Koeppe

Hung-Fu Lin
Rojas Cotto William Manuel
Kelsey Ranshaw

Amy Sharp
Richard Sheely
Stephanie Song


Recertified CORLN’s

Kathrynn Ammon
Jennifer Brosh
Troy DeRose
Deidre Emerich
Christine Ferri
Elise Foy

Beverly Garber
Mary Hawkshaw
Helen Kim
Amy Meadors
Amanda Middleton
Pamela Morano

Aileen Orpiada
Komal Patel
Martha Ryan
Jennifer Spellman
Jaclyn Wirkus

 

If you have questions about your certification status, email [email protected].

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

The 3rd Edition is finally here!

We have been working hard on the 3rd edition of SOHN's Core Curriculum textbook and it's release is finally here!

After getting feedback from our members and past purchasers of the Core Curriculum, the newest edition includes updated content, new chapters, and will is accessible by electronic download only. That means minimal wait times to receive your electronic copy, easier accessibility, the ability to search for key terms and phrases, and the ability for purchasers to print out as needed.

National Certifying Board for Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck Nurses (NCBOHN) Leadership

President
Cheryl Brandt, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC, CORLN

Vice President
Deena Hollingsworth, MSN, FNP-BC, CORLN

Secretary
Kris Estheimer, BSN, RN, CORLN

Board Member
Jennifer M Spellman, CRNP,  CORLN

Board Member
Maggie Chesnutt, NP, CORLN

Executive Director
Sandra Schwartz, MS, RN, CORLN