College of Nurses of Ontario Information

The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for more than 180,000 nurses in Ontario, Canada. Recognized internationally as a leader in professional regulation, we protect the public interest by: • setting standards for nursing practice; • establishing the requirements for becoming a nurse; • administering a program that helps nurses maintain competence; and, • enforcing the standards of practice and conduct. We also support nursing regulation in the public interest by: • participating in the provincial legislative process; and, • sharing statistical information about Ontario's nurses. Our Vision Leading in regulatory excellence Our Mission Regulating nursing in the public interest Everything we do is guided by our vision and mission, and helps us achieve our goals. We work in partnership with employers, educators and government so everyone in Ontario benefits from quality nursing services.