College of Nurses of Ontario

College of Nurses of Ontario As the governing body for Ontario's 200,000+ nurses, we register nurses, help them maintain competence, and set and enforce practice standards.

We partner with employers, educators and government so that all Ontarians benefit from safe nursing care. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for Registered Nurses (RNs), Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in Ontario, Canada. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting safe nursing practice. CNO fulfils its role by:
*establishing requirements for entry to practice
*articulating and promoting practice standards
*administering its Quality Assurance Program
*enforcing standards of practice and conduct

CNO also supports the regulation of nursing in the public interest by:
*participating in the legislative process
*sharing statistical information about Ontario’s nurses

CNO works in partnership with employers, educators and government so that everyone in Ontario benefits from quality nursing services. CNO aims to prevent harm by identifying potential sources and addressing them before they can negatively impact the public. We are committed to a whole-system approach to nursing regulation and working with you to make a greater collective impact on the patient care system. Community Guidelines

CNO welcomes respectful engagement. Comments containing hate, spam, or personal matters will be removed. Read our full guidelines here: https://collegeofnurses.org/m/guidelines

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 12–1:30 p.m. for a webinar about intimate partner violence. This free webinar, open to...
09/14/2026

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 22 from 12–1:30 p.m. for a webinar about intimate partner violence. This free webinar, open to all nurses and regulated health professionals, will cover tools and strategies you can use when working with clients experiencing intimate partner violence.

Learn more: https://cno.org/news/save-the-date-webinar-intimate-partner-violence

Wishing everyone celebrating a happy Rosh Hashanah. As the Jewish New Year begins, we extend our warm wishes to all who ...
09/11/2026

Wishing everyone celebrating a happy Rosh Hashanah. As the Jewish New Year begins, we extend our warm wishes to all who are observing. Shanah Tovah!

09/10/2026

We’re pleased to invite nurses to our upcoming interactive webinar, hosted with the College of Nurses of Ontario.

During the webinar, nurses will get:
- A clear overview of the new Professional Boundaries and Nurse Client Relationships practice standard
- Highlights regarding the therapeutic nurse-client relationship, professional boundaries and protection from abuse
- An opportunity to ask questions and engage with Clinical Nurse Leaders

Designed for nurses working in long-term care, this webinar will help you stay informed and confident as you navigate professional boundaries.

⏳ Spots are limited! Register today: https://ow.ly/6M7750ZIrYu

Want to become a nurse in Ontario, but don't know where to start? We can help.To practice nursing in Ontario, you must r...
09/10/2026

Want to become a nurse in Ontario, but don't know where to start? We can help.

To practice nursing in Ontario, you must register with CNO. Whether you're a nursing student in Ontario, a nurse from another Canadian province or territory, or an internationally educated nurse, our registration guides walk you through the process step by step.

Find your guide here: https://www.cno.org/become-a-nurse/registration-guides/registration-guides

First aid saves lives. Whether it's responding to a sudden emergency, managing a wound, or acting fast when a patient's ...
09/09/2026

First aid saves lives. Whether it's responding to a sudden emergency, managing a wound, or acting fast when a patient's condition changes, first aid is a vital part of the care nurses provide every day.

Join us in celebrating World First Aid Day by testing your knowledge💡

Reflecting on your practice helps you recognize your strengths, identify gaps, and keep growing as a nurse — all of whic...
09/08/2026

Reflecting on your practice helps you recognize your strengths, identify gaps, and keep growing as a nurse — all of which support safer care for your patients.

What questions do you ask when you reflect on your practice? Visit cno.org/QA for helpful tips and resources.

CNO is closed for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 7. Regular business hours will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
09/07/2026

CNO is closed for Labour Day on Monday, Sept. 7. Regular business hours will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Professional boundaries are part of safe care. The nurse-client relationship is built on trust, respect and empathy — an...
09/04/2026

Professional boundaries are part of safe care. The nurse-client relationship is built on trust, respect and empathy — and it's up to the nurse to set and maintain the boundaries that keep it professional.

🚩 Can you spot the green and red flags in the nurse-client relationship? Swipe to find out.

AI in health care: it’s not science fiction. For nurses, it’s important to understand how AI can safely support their pr...
09/02/2026

AI in health care: it’s not science fiction. For nurses, it’s important to understand how AI can safely support their practice.

While AI can be a useful tool, it does not replace a nurse’s knowledge, skill and judgment. Nurses are ultimately responsible for the decisions they make regarding patient care.

Swipe to see how AI is used to help deliver health care services ➡️

Speaking up keeps patients safe. When nurses report an error, unsafe behaviour or a system issue, they help prevent futu...
08/31/2026

Speaking up keeps patients safe. When nurses report an error, unsafe behaviour or a system issue, they help prevent future harm and improve patient care. Reporting is not about blame. It's about creating safer environments for patients and the health care team. It matters, even when no harm has occurred.

See more in the Code of Conduct:https://cno.org/Assets/CNO/Documents/Standard-and-Learning/Practice-Standards/49040_code-of-conduct.pdf =14

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101 Davenport Road
Toronto, ON
M5R3P1

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Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
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