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Jurisprudence Examination

You must successfully complete either the RN/RPN Jurisprudence Examination or the NP Jurisprudence Examination.

These exams test your knowledge and understanding of the laws, regulations, College by-laws, and practice standards and guidelines that govern the nursing profession in Ontario.

The jurisprudence exam is an open-book online exam you can write at any time during your application. You can take the exam as many times as you need.

See our section on the jurisprudence exam for sample questions, study resources, information on requesting exam accommodation and more.

Exam accommodation is available to those who qualify. See Requesting Accommodation for details.

 

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You must be confirmed as an applicant before you can take the jurisprudence exam.

   
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Have you received an email containing instructions about how to access the online jurisprudence exam?

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Contact Customer Service if you have not received instructions for accessing your exam, or visit the Jurisprudence FAQs. Allow 10 business days for the College to process your application.

 
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Follow the instructions you received by email. Contact Customer Service if you did not receive an email.

       
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Pay the fee and write
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Receive your results. Did you pass?
 

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Page last reviewed July 31, 2023