In Ontario, all RNs and RPNs must have a Certificate of Registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario in order to practise nursing. In accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, nurses are required to pay their annual fees each year or face membership suspension.

Suspension means that members cannot hold themselves out to be a nurse or practise nursing in Ontario. Practising nursing while suspended is considered professional misconduct and could result in disciplinary action.

As of February 15, 2011, members who have not paid their annual fees for 2011 have been suspended and cannot practise nursing in Ontario or use the titles "nurse," "RN," "RPN," or "NP." They are also prohibited from performing any controlled acts authorized to nursing.

The following link will take you to a list of members currently under suspension for non-payment of fees. This list helps employers and the public confirm the status of any nurse, and ensures that suspended members do not provide nursing services.

Nurses are listed alphabetically by last name. Also included are the nurses' registration numbers, suspension dates and the date the list was last updated.

If you find your name or a staff member's name on the list, contact the College to confirm membership status.

College members under suspension

Nurses who are members in both RN and RPN categories must renew both memberships in order to use both titles. If only one membership has been renewed, however, the member can practise within the scope of that membership only, and cannot use the other title until they have paid the requisite fees.

If you have any questions about the membership status of anyone on the list, or if you are on the list and you wish to reinstate your membership, please contact our Customer Service Centre.