Ontario nursing registration is administered by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). Ontario uses RN and RPN, where RPN means Registered Practical Nurse, not Registered Psychiatric Nurse. Applicants may need to satisfy nursing education, evidence of practice, approved examination, jurisprudence, transition to practice, language, authorization to work, and character/conduct/health requirements.
Recommended next steps
- Use the CNO Outside Canada registration guide to verify your pathway.
- Open and submit your own CNO application; do not share application login credentials with consultants or others.
- Follow CNO requests for verification and assessments.
- Confirm the exam applicable to the nursing class you are applying to.
- Check immigration and employment eligibility separately.
Official sources
- College of Nurses of Ontario: applicants educated outside Canada
- College of Nurses of Ontario registration requirements
Important note
This guide is general education, not a licensing decision, immigration advice, or a guarantee of employment. Always check the linked official authority for changes before acting.