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Requirements for becoming a Nurse in Ontario
As of January 1, 2005, new applicants to the College of Nurses of Ontario must have a baccalaureate (bachelor)
degree in nursing in order to meet the education requirement for registration as an RN.
To be eligible for registration as an RN, you need to complete a four year
bachelor's degree in nursing from a
community college/university
collaborative program or a university. Once you have graduated, you need to apply to
register with the College of Nurses of Ontario. To be eligible for registration, all applicants must meet seven
requirements, which include passing the national nursing exam, having good character and being suitable to practise.
Registration Examination:
- fluency in written and spoken English or French;
- eligibility for registration in the jurisdiction where the nursing program was completed;
- proof of Canadian citizenship/permanent residency or legal authorization to work in Canada; and
- good character and suitability to practise.
For details, please refer to http://www.cno.org.
