Important notice about using third parties in your application

You must complete and submit the application to CNO yourself. CNO is available to help you throughout the application process. If you choose to get help from a third party, such as an immigration consultant, NCLEX preparation service, online Group, friends or other advisors when preparing your application to become a nurse in Ontario, you should never share your login details, allow someone else to sign into your account, or let anyone submit or verify information on your behalf. Doing so may affect your eligibility for registration. Learn more.

Helpful resources, tips and other information to help nursing students and CNO applicants become registered with CNO and learn more about our role.

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RN and RPN applicants from Ontario

How to apply to CNO as a graduate of an Ontario program 
A step-by-step tutorial to our online application process, specifically for graduates of an Ontario nursing program. 

Your journey to registration as a nurse: a reference sheet for Ontario RN and RPN nursing students
This handy reference sheet contains our tips for success, important info about timing and deadlines, and more. Refer to this reference sheet often as you move through the applicant process. 

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For RPN applicants: Preparing for the REx-PN

All about the REx-PN: the registration exam for RPNs

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For RN applicants: Preparing for the NCLEX

All about the NCLEX: the registration exam for RNs