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  • Access to the profession
  • Expectations of RNs and RPNs
  • Classes of registration
  • Who is involved with registration?
• Registration forms and fees
• Seven requirements for becoming a nurse in Ontario
  1. Acceptable RN/RPN program
     • Registered Nurse programs
     • Registered Practical Nurse programs
     • Bridging/Upgrading nursing programs
     • Where to find programs
     • Request for course description
  2. Recent safe practice
     • Have not practiced nursing for the required minimum hours or graduated from a nursing program within the past five years
     • Have not been practicing safely and competently within the last five years
  3. Passing the RN or RPN nursing examination
     • CARE for Nurses centre
     • Have not passed the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) or Practical Nurse Registration Examination (PNRE), or have not passed an examination accepted as equivalent
  4. Language fluency
     • Language fluency testing
     • Have met fluency requirements
     • Have not met fluency requirements
  5. Eligibility for registration in the jurisdiction you completed your nursing program
     • Yes, I have previously registered
     • Yes, there is a registration or licensing board in my jurisdiction
     • No, there is no registration or licensing board in my jurisdiction
  6. Proof of Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
  7. Good character, suitability to practice, including a Canadian Criminal Record Synopsis
     • Submission of documents to determine suitability to practice
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• Nursing in Ontario
• Registration forms and fees
• Registration requirements
• 1. Acceptable RN or RPN programs
  2. Recent safe nursing practice
  3. Passing the RN or RPN examination
  4. Language fluency
  5. Registration or eligibility for registration in the jurisdiction of the completed nursing program
  6. Canadian Citizenship or Permanent Residency
  7. Good character, suitability to practise, Canadian Criminal Record Synopsis
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