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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

10/31/2026

In the spirit of Halloween, here are a few things nurses can feel good about ghosting. Have a spooky Halloween! 🎃

10/30/2026

New public consultation: CNO is proposing changes to its Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice standard (https://collegeofnurses.org/NPs). These changes involve proposed accountabilities around the prescribing of safer supply medications.

The deadline to complete the survey is November 5, 2026. We want to hear from you! https://www.cno.org/what-is-cno/public-consultations

10/30/2026

In an ongoing trend seen since 2018, the number of nurses in Ontario continues to rise. Our new information sheets provide an at-a-glance view of key statistics and emerging trends about Ontario-educated nurses, internationally educated nurses and members of the Non-Practising Class.
https://www.cno.org/news/ontarios-nursing-supply-continues-to-grow-new-info-sheets

10/29/2026

“Being on CNO’s Council is an opportunity to see nursing from a completely different lens — beyond day-to-day practice — and to have a hand in shaping how our profession is regulated across Ontario.”
- Morgan Krauter, NP, Nominating Committee Chair

Ready to help shape the future of nursing regulation? Submit your nomination form by Monday, November 23. Learn more: https://cno.org/what-is-cno/council-elections

10/27/2026

Nursing practice continues to evolve, including how and where care is delivered. What hasn't changed is the trust patients place in you. Protecting a patient's privacy and dignity, however you connect with them, is your accountability as a nurse — even after care ends.

See more in the Code of Conduct: https://cno.org/protect-the-public/code-of-conduct-for-nurses/code-of-conduct-for-nurses

10/27/2026

“Being on a statutory committee is one of the best ways to really understand how nursing regulation works in practice. You’re directly involved in decisions that uphold public trust — whether that’s entry-to-practice, discipline or quality assurance.”
- Morgan Krauter, NP, Nominating Committee Chair

Applications for committee appointments are open now until Saturday, November 28 at midnight. Learn more: https://cno.org/what-is-cno/committees/serving-on-a-committee

10/26/2026

Join us tomorrow from 12–1 p.m. a webinar about the Confidentiality and Privacy – Personal Health Information practice standard. Our Practice Quality team will discuss the upcoming changes to this practice standard and answer your questions during a Q&A period.

Visit: https://cno.org/news/an-updated-confidentiality-and-privacy

10/26/2026

⏰ There’s still time to apply for CNO's Employer Reference Group (ERG).

If you're a nursing employer and interested in sharing your experience, insights and perspectives alongside colleagues from across Ontario, we encourage you to apply.

Submit your application by Friday, Oct. 30. Learn more: https://www.cno.org/protect-the-public/employer-resources/employer-reference-group/your-skills-and-experience-are-needed-employer-reference-group

10/23/2026

Nurses, we know it's hard to find quiet, reflective moments in your day...so we've made one for you. Take this time to reflect on your practice and ask yourself a few different questions.

💭 What challenges did you tackle today?
🫧 Did you take on any additional responsibilities?
🤍 What would you do differently tomorrow?

Whatever your answers, take a moment to pause, breathe and reset — and bring what you’ve learned to your practice tomorrow.

10/22/2026

"During an emergency situation, I documented the care that other health care providers, including nurses, provided to stabilize a critically injured patient. Do they need to document what they did, or is my documentation enough?"

Read our answer here: https://www.cno.org/news/dear-cno-designated-recorder-documentation

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101 Davenport Road
Toronto, ON
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Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+18003875526

Website

http://www.cno.org/

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