Ontario Registered Nurses Granted the Authority to Prescribe

The Hon. Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health

On Nov. 6, 2023, the Ontario government has set the stage for Registered Nurses (RNs) in Ontario to become authorized to communicate diagnoses and prescribe specific medications for their patients.

Dear CNO

Are you interested in a career in cosmetic nursing? If so, there are some things you should know. In this issue’s “Dear CNO”, we have an expert answer from a CNO advanced practice consultant.

Renew your registration now to continue practicing nursing in 2024

Annual Membership Renewal is now open. Your fees support the important work of protecting the public by promoting patient safety.

CNO highlights the Nurses’ Health Program at conference

At the Canadian Network for Agencies of Regulation (CNAR) conference in Vancouver, BC, CNO Director of Professional Conduct, Carolyn Gora, highlighted the Nurses' Health Program (NHP), from which nurses with substance abuse and/or mental health disorders that may be impacting their practice can seek support.

Highlights

This month’s highlights include reminders for how you can make a difference on Council and committees, the next Council meeting and CNO’s outreach at a long-term care conference.

Spotlight

Introducing Patricia Sullivan, Council’s President

In March 2023, Patricia Sullivan, RN, was elected to serve as President of CNO’s Council, a role which she began in June. We chatted with her about why she became a nurse and what nursing regulatory opportunities she sees.