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 Last modified: April 10, 2008 

Members suspended in 2008
for non-payment of fees

In Ontario, 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 nor practise nursing in Ontario. Practising nursing while suspended is considered professional misconduct and could result in disciplinary action.

As of April 10, 2008, members who have not paid their annual fees for 2008 have been suspended and cannot practise nursing in Ontario, use the titles "nurse", "RN" or "RPN," or perform any controlled acts authorized to nursing.

Below is a link to a list of members 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.

Click here for a list of those 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 to reinstate your membership, please contact the Customer Service Centre at:

Telephone: 416 928-0900 or
Toll-free in Ontario: 1 800 387-5526
E-mail: cno@cnomail.org

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