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Nurse Practitioner
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Introduction
Welcome to the College of Nurses’ guide to registration for Nurse Practitioners.
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Practising as an NP in Ontario
Only members of the College's Extended Class are permitted to call themselves “Nurse Practitioners” and practise as NPs within the province of Ontario.
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Beginning the Application Process - Nurse Practitioner
The application process for NPs begins when an applicant contacts the College and requests the Nurse Practitioner Specialty Certificate Application Package.
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Registration Requirements
During the application process, the College assesses all NP applicants to determine whether they meet the following registration requirements.
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Registration requirements for registered Canadian NPs
This section outlines the registration requirements for NPs already registered to practice in other Canadian jurisdictions. NPs must have a certificate of registration in one of the specialties (Primary Health Care, Adult or Paediatric) equivalent to the one for which they are applying in Ontario....
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Examinations - Nurse Practitioner
All applicants to the Extended Class must take the NP registration examination approved by Council for the requested NP specialty certificate.
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Initial Registration - Nurse Practitioner
When you have successfully met all registration requirements, you can complete your registration online and pay the applicable fee.
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Requesting Accommodation
Everyone who writes an examination as part of their application to the College has the right to request accommodation.
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Collection of Personal Information
Please review the Privacy Code on the CNO’s website to understand how your personal information will be used.
