On April 10, we celebrate Indigenous Nurses Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the contributions of Indigenous nurses to their communities. This date is significant as it marks the birth of Edith Monture, a pioneering Mohawk nurse whose legacy continues to inspire. Born on April 10, 1890, on the Six Nations […]
Author: College of Nurses of Ontario
New Nursing Registration Requirements to Take Effect
Significant changes to the registration requirements for nursing applicants in Ontario are now in effect. These changes are a major part of CNO’s efforts to modernize the process for assessing and registering nursing applicants in Ontario. They enhance CNO’s registration process for internationally educated applicants and support a smoother transition […]
RNs Begin To Prescribe Medication In Ontario
The College of Nurses of Ontario is marking a significant milestone in health care as we begin to authorize Registered Nurses (RNs) to prescribe medication in Ontario. Under regulations approved by government in November 2023, RNs in the General Class who meet specific requirements gained the authority to prescribe certain medications and […]
Ontario Nurses Urged To Participate In First-Ever Workforce Census
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is asking Ontario’s nurses to participate in a first-of-its-kind census. On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) launched its first Workforce Census. The census, which is being sent to about 200,000 nurses in the province, includes questions that […]