College of Nurses of Ontario

08/06/2025

Planning a summer travel adventure? Here’s a fact you might not know!

RNs who have completed CNO-approved prescribing education can prescribe certain medications. This includes some medication commonly used for travel, like malaria prevention and treatment for traveler’s diarrhea.

Learn more: https://collegeofnurses.org/4fzXX11

08/04/2025

CNO is closed for Civic Holiday on Monday, August 4. Regular business hours will resume at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 5.

08/01/2025

Celebrating any major milestones, like a new job, big move or a name change? Let CNO know!

If your personal information has changed, don’t forget to update it with CNO. Keeping your information current helps us maintain accurate records and support safe nursing practice.

Visit: https://collegeofnurses.org/update

07/30/2025

🔍 Searching for information about a nurse in Ontario? Start with Find a Nurse, CNO’s public register.

Having access to accurate information helps the public and employers make informed decisions about care. Find a Nurse provides up-to-date details about every nurse registered in the province.

You can search by name, facility or registration number. Visit: https://registry.cno.org/

07/29/2025

How familiar are you with CNO's mandate? Test your knowledge this 💡

CNO's purpose is to protect the public by promoting safe nursing practice. This includes setting the requirements for becoming a nurse in Ontario, supporting nurses in providing safe and ethical nursing care, and responding to concerns about nurses' conduct, competence and health.

Learn more: https://collegeofnurses.org/about

07/28/2025

AI is here. You may already even be using it in your nursing practice. But whatever the tool or technology, there are six things to consider when using AI in your nursing practice. Hear from Carlyn, a nurse and strategy consultant at CNO, for some questions you should ask yourself before using AI in your practice.

Remember: AI is a tool, not a replacement. Nurses’ knowledge, skills and judgment are at the heart of safe patient care.

For more guidance about the six considerations and what they mean for AI, visit: https://collegeofnurses.org/AI

07/25/2025

Looking for tools to support your learning and practice?

From webcasts to practice scenarios, CNO has educational tools to help nurses understand their accountabilities and apply standards and guidelines in their day-to-day practice.

Check our website for more information: https://cno.org/tools

07/24/2025

July 24 is International Self-Care Day. To mark the occasion, CNO has launched a new mental health resources hub for Ontario nurses. Find it at https://collegeofnurses.org/mentalhealth

Every day, nurses face real challenges: long hours, emotional strain, anxiety and depression, compassion fatigue and the weight of caring for others in a system under pressure.

If you’re struggling with your mental health, you’re not alone. Explore our hub for trusted resources, including crisis lines, peer support and counselling services to support your needs.

Learn more at https://collegeofnurses.org/mentalhealth

July 24 is International Self-Care Day. To mark the occasion, CNO has launched a new mental health resources hub for Ontario nurses. Find it at cno.org/menta...

07/22/2025

Respect is an essential part of safe care. The Code of Conduct states that nurses must address clients by their preferred name, title and pronoun.

In Ontario, all nurses are expected to follow the Code of Conduct, which supports professional, respectful and safe care.

Learn more: https://collegeofnurses.org/4ljFIik

07/22/2025

Maintain Your Membership and Find a Nurse will be down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, July 22 from 7 p.m. until Wednesday, July 23 at 7 a.m.

You will not be able to search for a nurse on Find a Nurse, log into your account or create or view an application during these hours.

Thank you for your patience.

07/17/2025

📈 CNO’s Nursing Statistics Report 2025 is now live!

The new report highlights the latest nursing trends across Ontario.

See the full report and the updated Nursing Data Dashboard. Visit: https://collegeofnurses.org/40rxdto

07/17/2025

The Nurses’ Health Program offers a proven approach for helping nurses experiencing substance use or mental health disorders. The program offers a supportive approach that reduces stigma and focuses on recovery, while safeguarding the public. Read more at nurseshealth.ca

The Nurses’ Health Program is supported by CNO (The College of Nurses of Ontario), the Ontario Nurses' Association, the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario, and the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario