College Of Nurses Of Ontario | Ordre Des Infirmieres Et Infirmiers De L'Ontario

Customer Service Centre closure

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:10:00 GMT

The College’s Customer Service Centre will be closed on Friday, Feb. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST. During that time, individuals will be able to access the College’s telephone menu to contact employees in other departments. The Customer Service desk at the College building will also remain open during that time to provide limited service.

New Medication learning module now available

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:19:00 GMT

The new Medication learning module is now available in the Educational Tools section. The new module reflects the Medication, Revised 2008 practice document more closely than the previous module did. The new module is based on assessing the client, the medication and the practice supports; planning the client’s care; implementing the medication safely and ethically; and evaluating client outcomes. “It puts more emphasis on the principles that guide the medication process,” explains Angela McNabb, RN, Outreach Consultant for the mental health and correctional services sector. “The module also includes information on how to apply the indicators to your own practice.” For instance, the new module includes all eight ‘rights’ of medication (right client, right medication, right reason, right dose, right frequency, right route, right site and right time) that are listed in the practice document. The previous module only had five. In addition, the module includes information on consent—both implied and expressed—and emphasizes the importance of communicating with the client and the health care team. There is also a Test Yourself chapter, so you can test your knowledge of the Medication practice document.

New RN entry exam coming in 2015

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:00:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is pleased to announce that the National Council of State Boards of Nursing has been selected to partner in the development of a state-of-the-art, computer-adaptive RN entry exam. The goal is to introduce the new exam in 2015. Read the news release Read the FAQs

Practice documents selected for the 2012 QA Program

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT

The practice documents selected for the 2012 Quality Assurance (QA) Program are: Documentation, Revised 2008 Therapeutic Nurse-Client Relationship, Revised 2006 Nurse Practitioner Resources for the 2012 program year will be available online in January.

Important notice about the Online QA Program

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:30:00 GMT

The Online QA Program will be unavailable on Wednesday, January 4 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST due to scheduled server maintenance. Users will not be able to access the program during that time. To prevent loss of work, make sure you are logged out of the Online QA Program during that time.

Putting a Stop to Nurse Impostors

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:24:00 GMT

Recently, the College of Nurses of Ontario has played a key role in the prosecution of several nurse impostors in the Ontario courts. These impostors could have been stopped had their employers learned they were not nurses before hiring them. Read the press release

Practice documents updated

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 14:31:00 GMT

The following six practice documents have been updated to reflect recent changes to the Nursing Act, 1991: Decisions About Procedures and Authority, Revised 2006 Authorizing Mechanisms Directives An introduction to the Nursing Act, 1991 RHPA: Scope of Practice, Controlled Acts Model Medication For more information about the recent changes to nursing practice, see Bill 179 FAQ.

CNO participates in prosecution of illegal practitioner

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:32:00 GMT

The College participated in the successful prosecution of an Ontario woman charged with identity theft and working as a nurse without proper qualifications. The Ontario courts issued a jail sentence. Read the press release.

Renewal open for 2012

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:12:00 GMT

Membership renewal opened on Oct. 20. Nurses can access the online renewal form in the Maintain Your Membership area. The 2012 renewal deadline is Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011. Renewals completed after this date are subject to late fee(s). Nurses are reminded that the 2012 renewal fee is $175.15 ($155 + 13% HST). The Getting Started with 2012 Renewal brochure contains information about completing the renewal form, as well as the Renewal Call Centre’s contact numbers and hours of operation. For more information about renewal fees and deadlines, see the Maintain Your Membership area and the Fall issue of The Standard.

Election 2012 nominations now open

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:46:00 GMT

Read the Summer issue of The Standard. Included in this issue: Three nurses use social media to share infomation and develop professionally 2012 membership renewal starts soon New NP practice document A nurse develops innovative ways to meet client care needs Take the quiz on NP Scope of Practice

Revised NP practice standard now available

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:40:00 GMT

The newly revised Nurse Practitioner practice standard is now available online. The publication outlines the nursing practice expectations for all Nurse Practitioners (NPs). The document has been revised to reflect changes to the regulations in the Nursing Act, 1991 and to include feedback the College has received from NPs since the previous Nurse Practitioners practice standard was published in 2008. The changes to practice standard mean NPs are now able to: dispense, sell and compound medication in specified circumstances (for example, when the client does not have reasonable access to a pharmacy); set and cast fractures in specified circumstances (for example, closed and un-displaced stable fractures); and give client care orders to RNs and RPNs for procedures that they previously could not (e.g., venipuncture to obtain blood samples). In addition, the NP drug list will be discontinued. With the exception of controlled substances, NPs will have the authority to prescribe medication as appropriate for client care. (This amendment does not affect the lists of X-rays and ultrasounds that continue to govern clinical aspects of NP practice.) More information about how these changes will affect NP practice can be found in our resource section for Nurse Practitioners.

Upcoming changes to NP practice

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:32:00 GMT

The Ontario government has approved amendments to the Controlled Acts regulation under the Nursing Act, 1991, which were proposed by the College of Nurses of Ontario. The regulatory amendment and related changes to the Nursing Act will take effect on Oct. 1, 2011 and will result in the following key changes to practice: The NP drug list will be discontinued. With the exception of controlled substances, NPs will have the authority to prescribe medication as appropriate for client care. (This amendment does not affect the lists of X-rays and ultrasounds that continue to govern clinical aspects of NP practice.) NPs will be able to dispense, sell and compound medication in specified circumstances (for example, when the client does not have reasonable access to a pharmacy). NPs will be able to set and cast fractures in specified circumstances (for example, closed and un-displaced stable fractures). NPs will be able to give client care orders to RNs and RPNs for procedures that they previously could not. For example, venipuncture to obtain blood samples. A revised Nurse Practitioner practice standard, which includes new expectations for practice associated with the regulatory changes, will be available on the website when the regulation takes effect on Oct 1, 2011. More information will be provided in the Nurse Practitioners section of the website on Oct 1, 2011. Details about the regulatory amendment are available at http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/.

CNO successfully prosecutes man illegally practising nursing

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:19:00 GMT

The College of Nurses has successfully prosecuted an Ontario man for impersonating a nurse and performing acts authorized only to individuals registered with the College. The Ontario Court of Justice has imposed a fine and a Probation Order. Read the news release

Summer 2011 Standard now available

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:45:00 GMT

Read the Summer issue of The Standard. Included in this issue: A nurse helps Internationally Educated Nurses understand accountability Take the quiz on accountability Nurses rave about renewal Helping your employer understand nursing regulation Independent Auditors’ report

Important: NP practice changing July 1, 2011

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:26:00 GMT

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has passed regulatory amendments that will affect Nurse Practitioners (NPs) effective July 1, 2011. These amendments will give additional privileges to all NPs, with some of particular interest to those practising in a hospital setting. Hospital Services NP authority to discharge and treat hospital in-patients will take effect on July 1, 2011. NPs will be authorized to certify death when a client passes away in a hospital if the conditions of the Vital Statistics Act are met. To give hospitals time to prepare, effective a year later on July 1, 2012, the amendment will give NPs the authority to admit clients to hospital. NPs who are not hospital employees are required to apply to the hospital for the privileges. The ability for an NP to admit and discharge clients will be left to the discretion of the hospital. NPs should always consult with the facility for further information about its policies. Laboratory TestsThe regulatory amendments will also remove restrictions to the types of laboratory tests that NPs can order. As such, all NPs should note the NP laboratory list will be revoked on July 1, 2011, and NPs will have the authority to order lab tests as appropriate for client care. This amendment does not affect the lists of drugs, X-rays and ultrasounds that continue to govern the clinical aspects of NP practice. For more information about additional practice resources for NPs, visit NP Practice Resources in our Nurse Practitioners section. The details of the regulatory amendment are available at www.e-laws.gov.on.ca.

New Application Package Request Form

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 15:12:23 GMT

Individuals from outside of Ontario who want to register with the College of Nurses of Ontario can now request an application package online. After completing and submitting the Application Package Request form, applicants will be mailed information about the registration process and the requirements for becoming a nurse in Ontario. This form should be completed only by individuals who received their nursing education outside of Ontario, and who want to register as a Registered Nurse or Registered Practical Nurse. Go to the online form for more information.

CNO Announces New Director of Practice and Regulatory Policy

Mon, 30 May 2011 15:06:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario is pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Anderson, RN, BSCN, MEd, as its new Director, Practice and Regulatory Policy (PRP). Janet will assume her new position on July 4, 2011. Read the press release

Join an Outreach Advisory Group

Mon, 16 May 2011 15:31:00 GMT

All members of the College are invited to join an Outreach Program Advisory Group.

QA webcast now available

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:10:00 GMT

Learn how you can meet your QA requirements. Watch the QA webcast now

Public campaign launched

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:55:12 GMT

The annual Here For You public campaign launched on April 14 with the first in a series of advertisements in the Toronto Star.

Criminal Record Checks: A clarification

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 15:18:00 GMT

A number of applicants may be experiencing delays in their registration application because of the length of time it takes to obtain a criminal record check.

Members Suspended in 2011 for Non-Payment of Fees

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:16:00 GMT

View a list of members under suspension for non-payment of fees.

Council decisions re: proposed Registration Regulation & related by-law amendments

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 16:15:00 GMT

On Dec. 1, Council approved the proposed revised Registration Regulation.

Winter QP now available online

Sun, 05 Dec 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Read the current issue online.

Registration Regulation and By-Law Amendments

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 12:19:00 GMT

2011 QA Program documents announced

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:42:00 GMT

Start preparing for the 2011 QA Program now.

Welcome to the new cno.org!

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 09:46:00 GMT

After months of planning and testing, the College has launched a new and improved website. The biggest change...

Teleconferences

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 17:22:00 GMT

Take part in the College's teleconference series.

Discipline Hearings

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:50:00 GMT

Attend upcoming hearings at the College.

Council Meetings

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:49:00 GMT

All Council meetings are open to the public.

Members Suspended for Non-Payment of Fees

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:38:00 GMT

View the current list here.

Volunteers Wanted

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 14:13:00 GMT

Help the College develop its programs.

HST and College fees

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:59:00 GMT

HST now applies to all application fees.

Imposter Alert

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:30:00 GMT

Employers should note the College has updated its Illegal Practitioners list.