Welcome to the College of Nurses’ Registration Guide for nurses educated at an Ontario school of nursing...

The College of Nurses of Ontario is the regulatory body for nursing in the province. It is not an academic institution or school...

In Ontario, nursing is one profession with two categories: Registered Nurses (RNs) and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs)...

Within the College, there are six classes of registration available to members: General, Temporary, Extended, Retired, Special Assignment and Transitional.

Registration is a process that involves the applicant, the College and other official sources...

All nurses who wish to practise as an RN or RPN in Ontario must hold a current General Certificate of Registration with the College. To obtain one, applicants must first meet seven requirements...

All nurses who wish to practise as a nurse in Ontario must first complete a nursing or practical nursing program that is approved by the College of Nurses.

There are two ways in which an applicant can show proof of safe nursing practice...

To become registered in Ontario, all applicants must pass either the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) or the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE)...

The ability to communicate in English or French is essential in providing safe and effective nursing care in Ontario. Before you can be registered as a nurse in Ontario, you must provide proof that you can read and speak in either English or French.

The College requires all nurses to provide verification of registration or eligibility for registration in the jurisdiction (province, territory or country) in which an applicant was educated and/or originally registered as a nurse or is eligible to be registered, licensed or certified.

As part of the registration process, you must provide proof of your current citizenship status by including a photocopy of one of the following documents with your application...

As part of the registration process, you must complete a Declaration of Registration Requirements, which will be included with your application package. These questions will speak to your suitability to practise as a nurse. Your registration may be denied if you fail to report relevant information about these requirements.