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.
Welcome to the College of Nurses of Ontario’s guide to registration for nurses educated at an Ontario school of nursing.
This information is intended for individuals who have graduated or are about to graduate from an approved nursing program at an Ontario educational institution.
Please return to the How to Apply homepage if you are:
- a recent graduate of a nursing program outside Ontario
- currently registered to practise as a nurse in another Canadian province or territory
- applying to practise as a Nurse Practitioner in Ontario
- an internationally educated nurse who has never been registered within Canada.
This guide breaks down the registration process, emphasizing the requirements that all nurses must meet and the steps required to become a member of the College.
We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information, but please contact the College if you have any questions or discover an error.