A year-end message from CNO CEO, Silvie Crawford

As we approach the end of 2023, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your incredible work and dedication to the nursing profession and patient safety. I value our partnership as we work together to uphold the standards of the profession and ensure safe care for the people of Ontario.

Dear CNO

Around this time of year we get lots of questions about renewal. In this installment, our expert walks through renewal after taking some time off, and how to determine what constitutes nursing practice.

Council approves RN prescribing education and standards for safe practice

On Dec. 6, 2023, the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Council approved RN prescribing education programs and a new Registered Nurse (RN) Prescribing practice standard to support the safe implementation of RN prescribing in Ontario.