Important notice about using third parties in your application
You must complete and submit the application to CNO yourself. CNO is available to help you throughout the application process. If you choose to get help from a third party, such as an immigration consultant, NCLEX preparation service, online Group, friends or other advisors when preparing your application to become a nurse in Ontario, you should never share your login details, allow someone else to sign into your account, or let anyone submit or verify information on your behalf. Doing so may affect your eligibility for registration. Learn more.
Why you need to register as a nurse with CNO
To practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Ontario, you must register with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO).
Only registrants of CNO are allowed to refer to themselves as nurses in Ontario. You need a valid certificate of registration from CNO to practice nursing in Ontario and perform the procedures in the Controlled Acts that are authorized to nursing.
You will need to renew your registration every year to remain registered with CNO.
If you have completed CNO-approved or recognized nursing education and want to register with CNO
Review detailed information on how to apply and what requirements you will need to meet.
If you have not completed CNO-approved or recognized nursing education
You will need to complete education that meets CNO’s requirements of an RN, RPN or NP. You can find CNO-approved nursing education programs in Ontario on our website.
CNO-Approved Nursing Education Programs
If you are ready to begin your application to CNO
Learn about the application process, which uses our online portal, Maintain Your Membership.
Using CNO’s Application Portal
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