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2015 RN Exam News

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

College seeking nurses to act as test examiners

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:54:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario is collaborating with the Centre for the Evaluation of Health Professionals Educated Abroad (CEHPEA) in the assessment of Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) seeking registration in Ontario. CEHPEA is currently recruiting Registered Nurse Examiners for the 2013-14 Internationally Educated Nurses Competency Assessment Program. The examinations, designed to test the knowledge, skill and judgment of IEN applicants to the College, will take place at CEHPEA’s Toronto offices between June 2013 and January 2014. Payment for this project is $450 for the exam day and $100 for the examiner training. Associated travel costs for both days will be reimbursed to members residing outside the GTA. All nurses who meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply. Learn more

Liability insurance update

Mon, 06 May 2013 11:09:00 GMT

The Minister of Health and Long-Term Care has recently communicated to all Health Regulatory Colleges that requirements for members to have and maintain professional liability protection must be in place on or before March 31, 2014. A proposed by-law regarding professional liability insurance for members of the College will be reviewed by the College’s Council at its meeting in June. The proposed by-law will be circulated to members for feedback with the summer issue of The Standard, and more information will be included in the magazine and on the website after the June Council meeting.

Council Election: Results

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:45:00 GMT

News on H7N9 Avian Influenza

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:20:00 GMT

On April 1, 2013, the World Health Organization confirmed that individuals in China are infected with influenza A(H7N9).

Notice for nurses: New acupuncture law

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 15:04:00 GMT

As the result of a new law, nurses cannot use the title "acupuncturist" because it is now a protected title under the Traditional Chinese Medicine Act, 2006. The Act, and new regulations governing acupuncture under the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991, took effect on April 1. Although the new regulations make performing acupuncture a controlled act, some health professions including nursing are exempt. This means that nurses: do not require an order to perform acupuncture unless their practice setting requires it cannot delegate acupuncture to another person. As with any aspect of practice, nurses are expected to apply the College's standards when performing the procedure. Acupuncture is also exempt from the controlled acts when it is performed by any person as part of an addiction treatment program within a health facility. For more information, read Strengthening Safe, Regulated Traditional Chinese Medicine.

College marks 50 years of protecting the public interest

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 08:52:20 GMT

This year, the College of Nurses of Ontario celebrates 50 years as the province's nurse regulator with a celebration – "Pride in Our Past. Confidence in Our Future." – that recognizes how far nursing regulation in Ontario has come since 1963. A press release has been issued to announce the launch of the celebrations and a 50th anniversary section of the website (www.cno.org/50). Read the press release

Revised Independent Practice document now available

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:25:00 GMT

The newly revised Independent Practice document is now available online. It replaces the former two-page guideline with the same name. The new document is tailored to address the unique issues self-employed nurses face and it illustrates how nursing accountabilities apply to independent practice. For instance, it highlights information about the collection, use and disclosure of client health records, from the perspective of the Health Information Custodian. As well, references to therapeutic nurse-client relationships focus on accepting new clients and discontinuing services; issues that are of particular interest to nurses who run their own practices.

Comment on Proposed By-Law

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:00:00 GMT

The College is proposing a by-law amendment which will require all members to provide the College with an email address when renewing their membership. This will enhance the College’s ability to deliver important information and resources to all members quickly and efficiently. Most members have already provided the College with their email addresses, and have been receiving electronic updates from the College. Email will be used to communicate information relevant to members in general. Confidential matters between the College and individual nurses will not be communicated by email. You are welcome to review and comment on the proposed By-Law amendment. You may send your comments by: Email: bylaws@cnomail.org Fax: 416 928-5916 The deadline for sending comments is Tuesday, May 28, 2013 A summary of feedback will be presented to Council in June 2013.

Applicant Summary 2012 released

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:54:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario is pleased to announce the publication of our Applicant Summary 2012. The summary provides information on individuals who have initiated the registration process by completing the application form and paying the application fee. Questions regarding the content of the supplement or the College's other statistical reports can be sent to stats@cnomail.org.

Membership Statistics Supplement 2012 now available

Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:21:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario is pleased to announce the publication of our Membership Statistics Supplement 2012. This supplemental document complements the Membership Statistics Highlights 2012 report, and provides comprehensive practice and employment information of new members renewing for the first time, gain and loss rates, and new member trends. Questions regarding the content of the supplement or the College's other statistical reports can be sent to stats@cnomail.org.

Renewal 2013: Suspension date passed

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 09:16:00 GMT

Nurses who did not renew their College membership for 2013 by Thursday, Feb. 14, are now under suspension. Once suspended, an individual is no longer authorized to practise nursing in Ontario. Suspended memberships that are not renewed by Sunday, March 17, will be revoked on Monday, March 18.

New Nurse Practitioner learning module now available

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:53:00 GMT

The new Nurse Practitioner learning module is now available. The module complements the recently updated Nurse Practitioner practice standard.

Jurisprudence Exam Results

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 14:40:00 GMT

Applicants to the College who wrote the RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination or the RN(EC) Jurisprudence Examination between Jan. 1 and Feb. 10 will start receiving their exam results on Feb. 11, 2013. The College’s new online jurisprudence exams are designed to give immediate results to applicants after they submit their test answers. However, during periodic reviews of the jurisprudence examination process, some applicants will receive an email indicating their results are under review. When this occurs, those affected will be told when their results will be ready. Questions about the College’s new jurisprudence exam can be directed to our Customer Service Centre. Please note the College cannot deliver exam results over the phone or in person at the College’s Customer Service Centre desk.

Celebrating 50 years

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 13:13:00 GMT

This year marks the 50^th anniversary of the founding of the College of Nurses of Ontario.

Membership 2012 stats now available

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 15:48:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario is pleased to announce the release of our Membership Statistics Highlight Report 2012. The report provides comprehensive practice and employment information about Ontario’s nurses. The College has also expanded the scope of the report to include more information on nurses employed inside and outside of the province, as well as nurses registered in other jurisdictions. The College is committed to sharing knowledge about Ontario nursing human resource trends. Questions about contents within the report can be sent to: stats@cnomail.org.

Important Notice for Nurse Practitioners

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 14:09:00 GMT

NPs cannot prescribe controlled drugs and substances in Ontario

2013 AAVR now available

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 16:19:00 GMT

The College’s Automated Annual Verification of Renewal of Membership (AAVR) is a service that nursing employers and facility operators can use to quickly and efficiently check the membership status of nurses they employ on a full-time, part-time, casual or contractual basis. It is designed to be an efficient alternative to manually reviewing each nurse’s membership status by phone or Find a Nurse, the College’s online register, making it ideal for those organizations that employ a large number of nurses. To learn more about accessing this service, visit the AAVR page of our website.

Renewal 2013 now open

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:30:53 GMT

Membership renewal opened on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012. Go to the Maintain Your Membership area to begin your renewal. Changes to the Registration Regulation, which come into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, mean there are some changes to membership renewal for 2013. Most of these changes won't affect nurses who renew by the Dec. 31, 2012 deadline, but they could affect nurses who renew late. Renewals completed after Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 are subject to additional fees. 2013 suspension/revocation dates A nurse will be suspended on Feb. 15, 2013 if, by Feb. 14, she/he has not: renewed by completing the electronic renewal form and paying the required fee(s), joined the Non-Practising Class, or requested resignation of their membership. Nurses who have not done one of the above by March 17, 2013 will have their membership revoked on March 18. For more information on the changes to Renewal 2013, see the Q&As in the Fall issue of The Standard.

New language proficiency requirements coming Jan. 1

Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:49:00 GMT

The College’s revised Registration Regulation is introducing changes to the language proficiency requirement for registration. Starting Jan. 1, 2013, applicants will be required to provide evidence they are proficient in English or French within the two years before the date on which they have met all other registration requirements. This includes demonstrating they can communicate and comprehend effectively, both orally and in writing, in either of those languages. After that date, applicants must demonstrate their proficiency by: Achieving the required benchmark scores on a new list of language proficiency tests that will be accepted by the College or Meeting certain other conditions set out by the Registration Committee. Visit our section on the revised Registration Regulation to learn more about the language proficiency tests that will be accepted by the College after Jan. 1.

New review tool about end-of-life care

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:00:00 GMT

The College has developed a new tool to help nurses apply the Guiding Decisions About End-of-Life Care practice document to their work. The review tool was developed as a result of feedback from the Outreach Advisory Group in the palliative care sector, and nurses’ questions about their responsibilities and accountabilities for clients’ end-of-life care decisions, such as: Who can make end-of-life care decisions? What do I do if a doctor orders a “Do Not Resuscitate,” for a client, but the client wants resuscitation? How do I determine the client's current treatment wish if their decisions keep changing? “The review tool will help nurses answer these questions and more, while testing their knowledge of end-of-life care decisions,” says Katherine Smith, RN, Outreach Consultant for the palliative care sector. “It will also help nurses reflect on important end-of-life care topics so they can support clients with the difficult decisions they need to make.” You can download the review tool by visiting www.cno.org/eol-review. The tool is divided into two sections; the first contains a series of questions, and the second provides the answers and rationale for each question. Nurses can use the tool to learn on their own or in groups. It can also be used as a support tool by nursing teams when reviewing practice and policy issues in their practice setting.

Revised Registration Regulation officially a go

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 09:00:00 GMT

After several years in the making, the College of Nurses of Ontario’s proposed amendments to its Registration Regulation are about to become a reality. On Jan. 1, 2013, sweeping changes to the rules governing who can become a nurse in Ontario, as well as to the conditions that all existing members must meet if they wish to remain members in good standing, will affect every College member and applicant wishing to practise nursing in the province. Earlier this month, Cabinet approved the College’s revised regulation; the final step before official proclamation and implementation of the new rules. “This initiative is an excellent example of the type of collaboration between the College and the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care that ensures the province is at the forefront of innovations in nursing regulation,” said Anne Coghlan, RN, Executive Director and CEO of the College. “Once implemented, these amendments will strengthen the College’s ability to regulate nursing in the public interest, and I extend my sincere congratulations to all College staff and stakeholders who worked together on this important endeavour.” Among the more substantial changes introduced by the revised regulations are: a new jurisprudence exam for all applicants; revised evidence of practice requirements for members and applicants; a new Non-Practising Class, replacing the College’s current Retired Class; new suspension guidelines granting the College the authority to suspend members who do not provide information required by law; and expanded self-reporting requirements to include non-health professions. Council approved the amendments in late 2010 after reviewing member and stakeholder feedback. Now that Cabinet has approved the amendments, the College is working to inform members, applicants, employers and nursing educators of the impending changes and explain how they will be affected by them. For more information and updates as they become available, visit the College’s Registration Regulation information centre at www.cno.org/RR.

General and Extended Class 2011 Exam Summaries

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:15:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario is pleased to announce the publication of our 2011 exam summaries. Both reports are now available online in PDF format in the Nursing Statistics section.These summaries provide information about the number of applicants who attempted the exams and the number who passed. The College is committed to sharing knowledge about Ontario nursing human resource trends. We encourage you to forward this announcement to others who may be interested in the statistical resources of the College. If you have any questions, contact us via email at stats@cnomail.org

Summer 2012 Standard now available

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The Standard is the College’s quarterly magazine, offering members news and information about practice standards, nursing regulation, recent discipline decisions and more. Read the Summer issue of The Standard. Included in this issue: Out in the Open: Being a good communicator A new College survey on social media and professionalism How the College uses your annual fee and other revenue Take the Quiz on directives

Nursing regulators announce examination partnership

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 14:11:00 GMT

The Canadian registered nurse (RN) regulators* and National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®) are pleased to announce their partnership to develop and deliver NCSBN’s computerized adaptive test (CAT), the NCLEX-RN® Examination, in Canada beginning in 2015. With the goal of providing a modern, state-of-the-art entry-to-practice examination for RNs that would meet regulatory needs today and in the future, Canadian RN regulators identified the need for an examination that employs the latest advances in testing technology to enhance test security, increase accessibility to the exam by offering year-round testing, provide timely results and allow for precise assessment of an individual candidate’s performance. The NCLEX-RN® already employs these exam delivery features. The exam will fulfill regulatory requirements for a legally defensible, high-stakes exam that will assess a candidate’s ability to meet the entry-to-practice competencies for nursing in Canada. NCSBN became the first organization to implement CAT for U.S. licensure examinations in 1994. Widely regarded as one of the preeminent licensure examinations in the world, the NCLEX examinations are constantly and rigorously evaluated to keep pace with the rapidly evolving health care environment. In the coming months, the transition to the exam and communication with key stakeholders will take place. The Canadian RN regulators look forward to having members and stakeholders continue to support regulatory excellence by participating in activities related to the development of the RN exam. *Association of Registered Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island College and Association of Registered Nurses of Alberta College of Nurses of Ontario College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia Nurses Association of New Brunswick Registered Nurses Association of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association

2011 Annual Report now online

Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:09:00 GMT

The College’s annual report for 2011 in now available online. In it, readers will learn about the many developments in professional regulation that occurred at the College in 2011. A downloadable version of the report, as well as a webcast featuring report highlights, can be found at www.cno.org/annualreport.

College codifying labour mobility, retiring Transitional Class

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 15:00:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario is formally adopting several amendments to its regulations that allow nurses registered in other parts of Canada to more efficiently join the College and practise within Ontario without unnecessary delays.

Important Notice - Illegal Practitioner

Tue, 29 May 2012 14:50:00 GMT

The following information is distributed by the College to meet its public protection mandate. This is a notice that Bega Jusenovski is not a current member of the College of Nurses of Ontario. Jusenovski's registration with the College was revoked in December, 2003. It is against the law for individuals without valid registration with the College to seek nursing employment. Individuals who seek to secure employment as a nurse, but are not registered with the College, pose a risk to clients and undermine public confidence in the profession. For these reasons, it is important for facilities to check the status of every nursing job applicant's College registration before hiring. This can be done by accessing the Find a Nurse member register at www.cno.org or by contacting a Customer Service representative at (416) 928-0900; toll-free 1-800 387-5525. For more information, contact:Investigations-IntakeEmail: Investigations-Intake@cnomail.org416 928-0900 or toll-free in Ontario 1 800 387-5526, Ext. 6988

Trends in General Class New Members 2011 and Applicant Summary 2011 released

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:08:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario is pleased to announce the publication of our Trends in General Class New Members 2011 and Applicant Summary 2011. Both reports are now available online in PDF format in the Nursing Statistics section. The trends report provides information about new members to the College based on their location of initial nursing education. The applicant summary provides information on individuals who have initiated the registration process by completing the application form and paying the application fee. The College has also updated the Membership Statistics Report 2011 to properly reflect the description for a new employment place introduced in 2011. The employment place 'Client's Environment' has replaced the category 'Employment Agency/Private Duty' previously reported.

Clarification: QA Fee

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:18:00 GMT

It has come to the attention of the College of Nurses of Ontario that there is misinformation circulating regarding fees for the Quality Assurance Program. College By-Laws 9.01- 9.04 state the Quality Assurance Committee can choose to impose a $1,500 fee on a member who fails to comply or co-operate with the Quality Assurance Practice Assessment or Re-assessment as outlined under clause 29 (1) (a) of the regulation governing the Quality Assurance Program. The Quality Assurance fees referenced in the By-Laws came into effect September 2009. Members who are selected for Practice Assessment and comply with participating in this process are not affected by this fee. The Quality Assurance fees identified in the recent Proposed By-Law No. 2: Fees document distributed with the March 2012 edition of The Standard are not new and have been in effect since 2009.

Important information about drug supply situation

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:20:00 GMT

The College has been following the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s actions to address the effects of the drug supply shortage caused by production and distribution issues at the Sandoz Canada plant. A Q&A has been developed by the College to support nurses involved in their organization's plans to minimize wastage. If you have questions about the supply or distribution of Sandoz drug products, or about related Health Ministry strategies, contact the Ministry directly at 1866-212-2272 or send an email to eocoperations.moh@ontario.ca. Ministry updates Distribution Response Memo Drug Shortages –– Inventory Management: Redistribution Plan Visit the Ministry’s Ontario Drug Supply Interruption web page for ongoing updates, including frequently asked questions and resources for health care professionals. Sandoz Canada is a manufacturer of generic, injectable drugs used routinely to treat patients in hospitals and other care settings.

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 Customer Service Policy for Providing Goods and Services to People With Disabilities

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The College of Nurses of Ontario has developed a new customer service policy to assist people with disabilities. The new policy, which can be accessed at www.cno.org/access, outlines the ways in which the College is committed to serving all members of the public. Members of the public who would like to receive a copy of the policy in an alternative format can contact the College’s Customer Service Centre for assistance. For more information about the College’s customer service policy, contact the Manager, Customer Service at: Email: cno@cnomail.orgPhone: 1 800 387-5526 (toll-free in Ontario)Mail: Accessibility Feedback, College of Nurses of Ontario, 101 Davenport Rd., Toronto, Ont., M5R 3P1

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

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

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.

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.