What happens when the CNO “cautions” a nurse?
What is a "Caution"? When can the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) direct a nurse to attend a Caution meeting? What are nurses expected to do? How will a Caution affect my nursing career?
HPARB reviews of College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) Complaint Decisions
The CNO’s ICRC decisions about a nursing complaint may be reviewable by the HPARB. Find out answers to FAQs about the process here.
When do Nurses have to Self-Report to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)?
In some circumstances, nurses have an obligation to report themselves to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO). The self-reporting…
An Overview of CNO Discipline Hearings with comments from the Chair: FAQs for Ontario Nurses
For most nurses, even the idea or possibility of being disciplined by the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) will cause grave anxiety….
The CNO’s process for handling privacy breaches by nurses
Protecting patient privacy is both a legal and an ethical obligation for all nurses – regardless of whether you are a Registered Nurse…
CNO Undertakings: a Primer for Nurses
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) may resolve a concern about a nurse’s practice by having the nurse sign an undertaking – where it…
Do Nurses need an order to administer the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Nurses play a critical role in the COVID-19 vaccination rollout. There is a new exemption for some Registered Nurses (RN), Registered…
Help! I received a CNO Complaint
Many nurses get at least one complaint to the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) over the course of their career. Complaints are…
