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Nurse Registration Examinations

Successful completion of the examination is one of the requirements for eligibility for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. The exam measures the competencies required of nurses beginning to practise.

The Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE) includes approximately 220 multiple choice questions, while the Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) has 230 to 250 multiple choice questions.

The CRNE is presented in one book, which is administered over the course of four hours. The CPNRE is administered over the course of a day. Both exams are available in English and French.

To be eligible to write the exam, you must first apply for assessment. To do so, please contact the College.

• RN examination fees, dates and locations
• RPN examination fees, dates and locations
• RN(EC) examination fees, dates and locations
  
  • NP-Adult and NP-Paediatrics
  • NP-Primary Health Care

Resources

• Preparing to Write the RN and RPN Examination - Fact Sheet (#45030) [PDF]
• CARE for Nurses
• Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) LeaRN CRNE Examination Readiness Test
• Canadian Practical Nurse Registration Examination (CPNRE) website

If you have any questions about examinations, please contact the College by e-mail at cno@cnomail.org, or by phone at 416 928-0900.

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